How I Got Here I moved! Out of my parents house and into an apartment of my own. There shouldn’t be shame around the fact that I lived with my parents but there is a little bit. When I first…

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This DIY craft is perfect for beginners and a great scrap buster project. It’s quick and easy to sew and makes a great gift! Especially for upcoming Mother’s Day and Father’s Day! Anyone with glasses, ...
Ambling out to the kitchen in the summer mornings, I grab my cup of coffee and gaze out the back door’s window to our garden. As the aroma from my drink drifts up and I suppress a yawn, the birds are ...
Today marks a year that I moved out of the Pink Apartment, lovingly named for the pink carpets, pink counters, and, what used to be, pink walls. In August 2021 I got the keys and gave the whole ...
September 26 to September 30 The Final Four Days As the end of the course approached, my heart was racing. Anxiety was building and the new normal that had come to comfort me was about to be ...
September 17 to September 25 The second week of my time at Exeter rolled into week three after the reveal of our book workshop project at the end of week two. The Columbia Publishing Course (CPC) ...
How I Got Here I moved! Out of my parents house and into an apartment of my own. There shouldn’t be shame around the fact that I lived with my parents but there is a little bit. When I first…
This is my first ever gift guide and I had so much fun making it! I’ve rounded up eco-friendly items that I know I would love to receive. My mom personally loves all things bees so there are plenty of…
Ever since cutting bangs back in January, I’ve been loving all the cool new hairstyles that I can try out. And I have found my absolute favorite new hair care accessory that I just have to share: the metal hair…
It’s been exactly a month since my short story “When Water Sings” was published in the anthology, The Secrets We Keep. I was an editor for the anthology and am a co-founder of the press that published it! I thought…
I don’t know what it is about the month of April that I create my favorite spreads. This is my favorite of the year so far and my favorite spread from 2020 was April too! But unlike last April’s spreads,…
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