How is it already the end of January? I feel as though the first month of 2021 just whizzed by! I took a bit of a social media hiatus these past few weeks to focus on myself, develop personal growth…
Respecting Everyone’s Comfort Level This Holiday Season
Thanksgiving is less than one week away. I feel as thought 2020 whizzed by (thankfully!) and we are finally seeing the end to this insane year. As always, with the end of the year comes the holiday season. The holidays…
Taking the Time to Regroup
I have to be completely honest: since quarantine began I have gone through phases of organization and disorganization and the rapid whiplash of not maintaining an actual schedule or balance in my life is driving me insane. There are weeks…
Finding Joy in Today’s World
I am a huge advocate of self-care. I think it is an important practice that everyone should take up in their lives, especially now during these very uncertain times. Self-care allows us to relax, refocus on what is truly important, and…
Homemade Pickles
I like trying to make homemade pickles because there are so many varieties of flavors to play with. The recipe I am sharing with y’all today has been my favorite so far! Ingredients 3 seedless cucumbers 1 small white onion…
I’m Starting a Book Club!
Hello, everyone! I am excited to announce that I am beginning a virtual book club called “Waiting for Merlot.” I decided to create this virtual bookclub a few weeks ago when this quarantine began. I think it will be an…
Practicing Self-Care During Quarantine
Practicing good self-care is difficult at any time, especially while being quarantined. However, now more than ever self-care is essential. I listed how I am practicing self-care during this time.
Literature that Changed My Life
I remember the first time I cried while reading a book. I was reading The Great Gatsby. The funeral scene stunned me: how a man with so many “friends” could have such an empty funeral. I cried sporadically for about three…
Apple Crisp Recipe
I am all about easy dessert recipes. After preparing, cooking, serving, and cleaning up a big dinner, one of the last things I want to worry about is making another difficult dish. For this reason, I always have a few easy dessert…