I love fresh starts. But the start of a new year can be toxic. The rush to get fit and achieve every resolution you’ve set for yourself with the first WEEK of the new year is exhausting and frankly terrible for your mental health. This year, I’m taking things slower and not getting too down…
Archives for December 2019
The Best Books I Read This Year
In no particular order (mind you), these are in fact the best books I read this year. I read a grand total of 37 books this year. More than average, I grant you. But less than all the avid readers and authors I am friends with in the ~book~ world. Every year, I declare that…
Bullet Journal December 2019: Winter Berries and Holly Leaves
It’s the holiday season and that means (Bing Crosby music on repeat) and all the winter florals! The last spread of the year and I decided to try my hand at watercolors again. Watercolor just takes time and I never end up super happy with it. But I keep practicing it and trying. We’ll see…
DIY Low Waste Wool Dryer Laundry Balls
Dryer balls have become a popular replacement for dryer sheets which is a step in the right direction. Traditional dryer sheets are single-use and don’t decompose since they are made out of plastic. Learn how to easily make your own wool dryer balls with this step-by-step picture tutorial. This post contains affiliate links which means…
I Lost NaNoWriMo and That’s Okay: After Thoughts and (some) Unsolicited Advice
I want to start off by saying, I am damn proud of myself. I wrote 40,000 words in the month of November which is no small feat. And if I do say so myself, they are some quality words. When I write, I painstakingly think over every word. In this way, I think my first…
