For a bit now, there has been a viral smart ring making the rounds on TikTok. People talking about these smart rings sing that it has many of the features of Oura and Ultrahuman but with prices ranging from $20-$40. from a company called Colmi. The different models range in price from about $20-$40. I am currently on a “glow-up”…
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Glowing Up at 30: A Master Plan to Be Your Best Self
When I turned 30 in March, I decided that it was time for a ~glow-up~. I’ve been a stay-at-home mom for almost 3 years now and I put so much of myself into being a mom, that I feel like it’s time for me to really make myself more of a priority. I’ve been good about working out, doing my…
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A Massive Closet Clean-out and Rediscovering Style Postpartum
I recently decided to do a BIG closet clean out and at the same time tried to do some reflection on how I define my style in this current season of life and how I want to dress myself. I found it to be beneficial in more ways than one, so I figured I would share what helped me in…
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DIY Felt Name Pennant Flag (Free Canva and No Cricut Needed!)
If you have been eyeing custom name pennants on Etsy for your kiddo’s bedroom, you are NOT alone! We created a fun vintage, Americana themed big kid bedroom for our toddler late last year, but the walls have been slow to fill because I have been indecisive about what exactly to put up! Well I FINALLY added some things, including…
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16 Books I’ve Read So Far in Summer 2025
I haven’t posted a book roundup since February, but that doesn’t mean I haven’t been reading lately! (Although to be fair, I only read one book in March: Onyx Storm). I figured I would catch you all up on what I’ve read by doing a summer [so far!] round-up to encompass everything I’ve read from April to now! I also…
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Cheap At Home Lip Boost?: Peptides with Hyraulanic Acid
Last year, I was starting to notice volume loss in my lips- especially my upper lip, and I wanted to find an effective non-invasive solution. I tried The Inkey List Peptide Lip Balm with some okay results, but I wanted to try some other products. Now let me say that I have nothing against people who choose to get lip…
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Terez & Honor Eyelash Serum Review (Honest and Unsponsored)
At the beginning of the year, I started yet another lash serum on my quest to find the best prostaglandin-free serum. Last year I tried the Ordinary Lash Serum and had pretty decent results, but I wanted to see if there was something better out there! The Terez & Honor Eyelash serum was going viral on TikTok and for under…
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Cruising Alaska on Norwegian Joy (Excursions, Packing Advice, and Tips)
We just got back from our 9-day Alaska cruise on the Norwegian Joy and had the best time seeing southeastern Alaska. Visiting Alaska has been on my travel bucket list for some time now, and when we looked at things, we realized that doing a Norwegian Alaska cruise out of Seattle would be the most cost efficient but also allow…
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Abigail and Alexa Save the Wedding: Review, Discussion Questions, and Lian Dolan Interview!
I had the opportunity to read an advance copy of Abigail and Alexa Save the Wedding (now available as May 20th, 2025). It is a fun, light novel for anyone who has recently been in (or is currently in the thick of) wedding things! I also think Abigail and Alexa Save the Wedding would be a really fun book club…
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