Category: Mini Moment Mondays
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3 Truths I’m Finally Embracing at 34
A birthday confession. Today is my 34th birthday, and while I usually use this time for gentle reflection, this year, I needed a bit more of a tough, strategic overhaul. While I have loved bringing my blog back to life this year, I realized that trying to force myself into the “soft girl” aesthetic, while…
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The Art of Body Kindness: Coping with Holiday Body Image Anxiety
How to set boundaries and choose peace over performance this Thanksgiving. This week, we face the biggest food holiday of the year. For many of us, this brings not just anticipation, but also some anxiety: being watched, judged, and critiqued by others, and especially by ourselves. There can be pressure to earn the meal, to…
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The Magic of the Pre-Feast Cleanse: Romanticizing Hosting Prep
Tips to embrace the mundane tasks of cleaning, organizing, and meal prepping ahead of holiday hosting. So, you’re hosting a holiday dinner. Hosting a holiday dinner can be exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming. The tasks ahead: cleaning, grocery shopping, and making sure you have enough napkins, can all seem endless. But what if…
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5 Cozy Girl Essentials for a Soft-Living Sanctuary
Five simple comforts that turn your home into a haven. If there’s one thing I’ve learned about navigating the end of the year, it’s that you need to be intentional about taking care of yourself and prioritizing moments of rest. As the days get shorter and the holiday planning starts to ramp up, everything around…
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Boosting Relationships with Vacation Traditions
How our Sedona trip inspired a new postcard tradition! Last week, my husband and I took a much-needed trip to Sedona, AZ. It’s one of my favorite places in the world, and I was thrilled to bring him back for more than one night, finally. This time, he got to really experience Sedona and its…
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What I Found When I Unplugged
How a social media detox has increased my happiness and confidence. Like it or not, social media is a massive part of today’s world. Even if you’re not actively on social media, you’re still influenced by it. Between mainstream media, the news, and the people around you, its impact is unavoidable. But that doesn’t mean…
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Your Monday Morning Pep Talk: We Got This
How a three word mantra helps me get through the week. If there’s one thing we can all agree on, it’s that the sound of the alarm on Monday morning is one of the most unwelcome things you’ll hear all week. It’s the official starting gun for a week that can feel like a marathon…
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The Airport Ritual I Secretly Love: A Mindful Travel Tip
The small moment that allows me to slow down when traveling. If there is one universal experience in life, it is feeling the familiar dread of the airport. Even if you’re the most seasoned traveler and love to visit new places, travel is a lot. The long lines, chaos, crowds, and stress can get to…
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Finding Healthy Compromise in a Relationship
The sweet spot between my way and the highway. Have you ever found yourself in a minor disagreement with your partner? Maybe it’s about where to go for dinner, how to load the dishwasher, or what color to paint the bathroom. But, maybe that small thing suddenly feels bigger than it should? That little moment…
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The Moment I Started Trusting My Gut Again
How a solo trip to Sedona allowed me to listen to my inner voice again. It’s funny how we become so good at ignoring our inner voice. We get so caught up in the noise of the world. The should-dos, the expectations, and the endless stream of advice are overwhelming. They are so loud that…