If you’ve been following me for a while, you know I love my cruelty free cosmetics. I’ve always been kind of obsessed with skincare, whether it’s making my own concoctions or following some of my favorite beauty bloggers from back in the day, like Tashina, who…
When I moved to a plant based lifestyle, I wanted to make sure I didn’t become a “pizza and french fries” vegan. Vegan options are so healthy, but sometimes making the switch to a plant based AND HEALTHY lifestyle can be challenging. I loved all of…
This year Leo will be attending nursery school twice a week for the morning. You all know I’m a teacher, and though I’m not completely sure what type of schooling we’ll end up doing with Leo–my school has a special program for littles. So, not only…
Makeup has never really been my strong suit…but skincare has always been a passion of mine. Even when I would come home in my 20s blackout drunk I made sure to wash my face (even if it meant combatting the spins and falling asleep in my…
My wardrobe has changed so much within the past five years. I grew up as a punky offbeat kid who always loved having statement pieces, to wearing literally nothing, to wearing just sweatpants and sweatshirts every day (even to work when I was in college–YUCK!) Now,…
As part of my new year goals, I wanted to really focus on writing again for myself and practicing more gratitude. I also realized that I tend to have a very “all or nothing” personality which has stopped me from completing certain goals in the past.…
Every year I hear the same thing–“you don’t get a flu shot? But what it you get the flu?” And I just smile, nod, and move along with my day. We were never “flu shot people” and when I lived home, I was usually coerced into…
FYI: This is a raw, post that won’t be talking about essential oils, crunchy mom life, or even vegan fancy pants cosmetics and recipes. So, if hearing about my manic mood swings isn’t for you? Come back in a week when I’m talking about a new…
One of my favorite things to learn about people is their day to day routine. How they plan, what they do to get ready, and even what they eat. When others start their day super inspired and ready to go it motivates me to do the…
Oh, Insta! How I love you more than almost every other social media platform. I could scroll you for days imagining new ways to organize my essential oils, floral flats, and scarf collection. All while drinking my Turmeric lattes and reflectively journaling. I feel like lately…