After a lot of reflection, I’ve made the decision to stop throwing birthday parties for myself and even my kids. It’s not something I came to lightly, but over the years I’ve realized that these celebrations have started to feel more draining than joyful. I’ve often put in a lot of time, energy, an

Hey there! I’m Mattiea — part-time bookworm (my Kindle is basically an extension of my hand), full-time skincare junkie, and forever in the mood for a good movie or a spontaneous shopping spree. I love to sing (usually when no one’s listening... or sometimes when they are 😄), and lately, I’ve been