I have never been one to agree that "beauty is pain". Sure, I have spent my fair share wearing tall heels or tolerating a bit of discomfort in a pair of shoes but I don't sacrifice my own comfort or dignity for a pair of shoes or new trendy item. The older a get the … Continue reading Choosing Comfort
Over the past month I have really been trying to prioritize reading. I have always loved reading and that hasn't changed over the years. But my determination to read has. It comes in waves- some months I will finish 2 or 3 books and then another month or two will pass when I have hardly … Continue reading 4 Ways I Am Reading More
When planning our trip to San Francisco we both agreed that we wanted to take a day trip to the Napa Valley. We had such a great time when we visited 2 years ago that we were anxious to go back. With Napa only being a quick hour drive from San Francisco it made for the … Continue reading A Day in Napa
Happy Friday everyone! It has been quite a while since I have done a "Living Lately" post. After returning to blogging after a much needed break I wasn't sure that I would resume my weekly "Living Lately" post. I think instead of posting it every Friday it will be a bit more random (for now … Continue reading Living Lately No. 42
On our second day in San Francisco we had plans to explore Golden Gate Park. It is truly a huge area (like Central Park in NYC) with so much to see and do. We grabbed coffee and pastries from Butter Love Bakery and headed to the park for breakfast. Right after parking we came across … Continue reading Golden Gate Park
Last week I shared some highlights from our San Francisco trip but today I wanted to share a bit more about our first day in the city. We got into San Francisco fairly early so we had some time to kill before heading to the hotel to check in. As soon as we got our … Continue reading Lands End
In March I decided to make a serious effort to get my morning and nightly routines in order. I knew that consistency would be beneficial for my sleep, stress, and mental and physical health. So for the past 2 months I have been trying to stick to a routine each night and I have noticed … Continue reading Nightly Routine
I have so much to share from this trip that I can't fit it all in one post so I am going to break it up. Today I wanted to share some highlights and then over the next few weeks I will share some more detailed posts as well. Beautiful Views There are so many … Continue reading San Francisco Highlights
There were a few weeks leading up to my break from the blog that I was really struggling to find the side of blogging that I used to enjoy. I was balancing too much, struggling with my health and became overwhelmed. I knew I needed to cut back on something (or a few things) and … Continue reading 3 Lessons Learned From Taking a Break
A few weeks ago my mom and I headed to Chicago for a long weekend to celebrate my 25th birthday. Not only was I anxious for a break, but I was so excited to have some one-on-one time with my mom. Being the oldest of 6 kids that doesn't happen very often-especially not a 4 … Continue reading Birthday Weekend in Chicago
