Reading self-help books can be a deeply therapeutic experience, especially if you’re going through a challenging time or seeking guidance on a specific issue in your life. Below is a list of my favorite books from the past decade—each of which has been transformative in helping me step into my power and become a more…
Monday Inspo: Step Into Your Power
Happy Monday, all. I thought I would share a little inspo for you in case you need some encouragement right now. I’m in the midst of starting my business and I first shared this quote that I wrote (below) on my Instagram as I was working through my own insecurities and feelings of imposter syndrome….
How to Set Realistic Boundaries at Work
If there’s one thing I’ve struggled with immensely, it’s setting boundaries—especially in the workplace. If you’re a recovering people-pleaser like me, establishing boundaries can feel overwhelming and stressful. However, it’s absolutely necessary to prevent burnout and maintain your sanity. By the end of my time in public education, I had developed a fairly solid work-life…
I’m on YouTube!
HEY GUYS! EXCITING NEWS, Y’ALL. I’m on YouTube! (!!!!!!!!!)I’m only 15 years behind the bandwagon – BUT – we are doing the damn thing!! I’m going to let my first video speak for itself ^ but I’m REALLY hoping (begging, actually) that you subscribe to my channel! It’s kind of embarrassing when you have zero…
Gender-Neutral Nursery Reveal
Hi, lovelies! One of my absolute favorite hobbies is decorating and making my home feel like a HOME. Recently, I’ve had to put updating our home on the back burner due to budget cuts, lol (AKA, my stay-at-home-mom adventure), HOWEVER, putting together my son’s nursery brought me so much joy. When I was designing the…
5 Simple Ways to Ground Yourself When You’re Stuck in Your Own Head
Good morning, lovelies, and happy Monday! Today I am writing this post coming at ya hot after a stressful and chaotic weekend. My anxiety was at an all-time high trying to just balance *all the things* and I found myself feeling just meh. Today, I’d like to share with you some tools in my own…
Why You Should Bet on Yourself
If you are reading this, it is likely because you found me somewhere on the internet (most likely Instagram or Pinterest), and you followed me because you found comfort and/or inspiration in my posts. I hope that especially in this moment, you see this blog post as the sign you perhaps have been looking for…
Our Backyard Oasis
Hi friends! It’s been on my to-do list for sooooo long to share our backyard oasis with you on this blog. I am so blessed to 1.) live on Lake Michigan and 2.) have a husband handy enough to create this beautiful space for us. Ever since I was a little girl, it has been…
Mommy + Me: 18 Month Shoot
Good morning, friends! Miles and I had the pleasure of working with my friend Amanda from The Creative Company for a mommy + me shoot. I wanted to capture these special moments ever since Miles turned 18 months old on July 4th (like, how is he 18 months already, my heart can’t even handle it.)…
35 Journal Prompts for Self Discovery
I have loved journaling ever since I was a little girl. I still have my scribbled-up notebooks from childhood upstairs, safe in a dusty bin under my bed. Journaling brings out my inner child and grounds me. It allows me to dream and play, and it reminds me that my thoughts are important and valuable….
