Life is hard. A lot of us are carrying stuff. It’s okay to care for yourself. It’s not a trend. You don’t have to have earned it with the right type of suffering. You don’t have to finish your entire task list first. You can be busy and still do it. And it doesn’t have to cost a lot of money. Here

This is the third in my little series, (1) my natural birth story and (2) why I chose to give birth naturally. This time, I’ll describe my reasons for planning to birth OUTSIDE a hospital (I would’ve chosen home, but my husband was a bit nervous so an independent birthing center was a perfect in-b

I recently saw @Nananajiglo unbox the Nintendo Wii on her YouTube channel and it inspired me to pull out my Wii from storage (nearly broke my back in the process but totally worth it! 😂) Playing games like Just Dance 2, Mario Kart and Wii Sports again brought back so many fun/fond memories. I

most of these have a LOT to do with how i view my body. some days i feel good about it, but on others i despite it — especially my stomach. i rarely post on instagram anymore for this reason, so that’s why i’ve been trying to make a transition here. so far i love the calmer, more vulnerable and

Restocked the fridge and nope, it’s not “aesthetic” but it’s real life and that’s what matters. Shoutout to all the fridges that are doing their best out here — full of food for the week, random drink cans, kid snacks, and way too much cheese (no regrets). Here’s your reminder: a stocked fridge &

Fat loss doesn’t have to be boring—it just takes a little creativity in the kitchen! 👩🏻‍🍳🔥 The key? Learning how to cook simple, delicious meals that don’t take hours but still keep you on track. Most of these ingredients can be prepped ahead of time, so you always have something tasty & hig

Unpopular opinion: body hair can be totally natural and still not be my aesthetic. Every summer, people act like there are only two choices: either you “embrace everything” or you are insecure. Honestly? I am tired of pretending something does not bother me just because the internet wants every

one of the really funny things about the human experience is that we all feel like we are the only ones experiencing it, but the reality is that we all feel lonely, unmotivated, insecure, and left out from time to time. of course, your experiences are unique and different, but you are never alone i

I used to feel like my home had to look picture-perfect all the time. But you know what? This is real life. There are dog toys, cords, mismatched furniture—and I love it! It’s lived in, warm, and ours. And that’s what makes it special. Real homes tell real stories—and that matters more than perfect

If you’ve ever Googled “is my child behind?” at midnight — this one’s for you. 💛 So many things that send parents into a spiral are actually completely typical. Letter reversals. Not reading yet. Can’t sit still. Late to talk. The range of “normal” in early childhood is so much wider than a

I screamed when I saw Nina Dobrev’s latest reel, it’s a doppelgänger showdown and my Vampire Diaries heart wasn’t ready. She recreated Elena and Katherine so flawlessly it’s like 2010 never ended. The reel is quick, fun, and nostalgic in the best way, and she captioned it “doppelgänger edition” whi

🥰😉Aahhh, this is WAY too delicious! So refreshing!! Cuts through the richness perfectly! Perfectly balanced sweet and tart! This is just chef's kiss!! Party essential for sure! Ingredients: Peaches, yellow lemon, small limes, limoncello, Sprite/sparkling water Water/sparkling wine, mint le