If you’ve been following my year on social media, you know it’s been a doozy for me. There’s all the obvious stuff (racism, COVID, election— 2020 has been a firey hellscape), plus my journey through PPD and new motherhood with a very high needs baby. It’s been ROUGH and my sleep has suffered ...
…and they all laughed and laughed because they knew she had a baby and would probably hardly get through a fraction of a single book, let alone a whole list 😂 Okay, but for real, I do feel like my life is starting to level out in terms of intensity, so making time to read is becoming more ...
The best natural deodorant exists and I think I’ve found it! Here’s the deal: I’ve been using Schmidt’s Deodorant for a few years and have really loved it, as has my husband. So you can understand my disappointment when recently it stopped working for me. I notice it ...
The French pharmacy has a reputation for being the BEST place to get amazing skincare products and it only took me 4 years of living here to actually figure out my own faves. There’s a LOT of recommendations out there and honestly, they’re all legit. What’s “best” ...
Motivation is elusive and we’re always looking for in the wrong places. We’re looking for someone to give us the secret to finding it: We read books about how to get more of it, we go to therapy because we’re fearful of the reason why we don’t have any, and at the same ...
Staring hard at her absolutely delectable burger, juicy with melted cheese coming off the sides and a toasted bun, my friend looked up at me with a crease in her forehead and eyes full of shame. “What’s the matter? Is it not cooked enough?” I asked her. “It’s just ...
As someone who was never enjoyed hygiene as a child, I’m still genuinely shocked by how much I love my current morning routine. Simple: I wake up. I wash my face and brush my teeth. Maybe this seems like a normal routine to you, and perhaps it is. But for me, this routine has become more ...
Sometimes, getting things done comes easily since everything seems to fit perfectly; the weather is nice, you’re in a good mood, there’s nothing stressing you out, and your time at work seems to pass pretty fast. However, on some days, just getting out of bed seems like a struggle. Fortunately, ...
In this day and age where we are constantly surrounded by images of the ‘ideal’ body being slim and smooth, it is sometimes hard to look ourselves in the mirror and accept what we see. Not all of us fit the profile of the ‘perfect body’. Truth be told, I don’t think that many people really do. ...
Have you ever thought just how much riding a bike can benefit your mental health? A bike is one of the most commonly used and beloved means of transport, and for a good reason. If you are already a bike fan or you’re only considering taking it up as a hobby or a form of exercise, these mental ...
