Real Talk⚡️
(TW: weight loss, diet culture)
Catch up on all my top bed, bath, and kitchen picks from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale!
Read MoreToday, for the first time in years I did some at-home movement for joy and grounding. No rules, no expectations. No obsessions.
Read More“Ugh no, that’s just not my style.”
“My body just wasn’t made for those!”
“I cannot justify spending money on myself until I lose the weight.”
Last weekend my family and I took a trip to visit an old friend of mine in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. This trip looked a lot different than the road trips we were taking this time last year, because this year, we are navigating COVID-19. I’m aware this is controversial, but here’s the thing. We have to figure out how to continue to live our lives in a safer way. There are safe ways to continue fun things in life, but no matter what those activities are… they have to be done safely and THERE ARE WAYS to do that.
Read MoreWhen I started my “body love” journey 4 years ago I never could have a guessed how many layers there would be to it.
Read MoreLast night I was scrolling Insta and came across a friend who shares mostly bikini photos and ways to change your body.
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Read More*This list was compiled in early June 2020. If you have resources you think should be added to this post, leave a comment!
Read MoreThis is my skin. It’s how I was made. It’s covered in veins, dimply, freckly, stretch marks, super soft, and worthy of respect. It’s taken me a long time to accept that last part.
Read MoreThe past week has been an incredible learning experience. I’ve gotten things wrong, a lot.
Read MoreRecently, Wes and I did something we’ve never done before but have always been interested in: we bought a ton of houseplants!
Read More“Mommy, why is your tummy so squishy?” she said, as we snuggled in bed this morning while daddy took Pj to the kitchen. “Why is my tummy so flat and hard, and yours is so soft?” she asked, innocently.
Read More[trigger/content warning] 🖤 I remember hearing about postpartum depression and that if you felt like throwing your baby out of the window, or if you couldn’t stop crying, then that meant you had it.
Read MoreTrue story 👉🏼 these denim shorts were loose on me last Summer. During this time at home I’ve been working really hard on being okay with sitting in my thoughts. I’ve been working on boundaries. I’ve been working on compassion with myself.
Read MoreHi friends! I’ve had this post on my to-do list for awhile. Not only is it something I get asked about frequently from readers, friends, and family… but if you’re considering starting your own blog or business online I am hoping this can help you as well.
Everything I know I have self-taught myself, full disclosure here. Ha!
Read MoreI’ve rounded up a few favorite gift items I think that any mom would love to get in the mail!
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