How I Became a Reader

How I Became a Reader

Photo by Blaz Photo on Unsplash It feels funny to be writing this post since I am behind on my reading goal for this year, but last year I reached a goal of reading 24+ books. This was averaging around two per month, and a goal I never 

How I got my Groom Involved in Wedding Planning

How I got my Groom Involved in Wedding Planning

Last month my husband and I celebrated our third wedding anniversary!  It’s crazy to think how fast it’s gone and we’re closing in on five years of married life together. Maybe by that point I will have our wedding album put together so we can 

Sun Safety: How my Skin Cancer Scares changed my lifestyle

Sun Safety: How my Skin Cancer Scares changed my lifestyle

Design by Jodie Parris May is a month of many awareness initiatives in the realm of health and wellness. The ones near and dear to me that you see reflected on the blog heavily are Celiac Disease and Mental Health. However, a new one has 

Minimalism: Live a Meaningful Life- Book Review

Minimalism: Live a Meaningful Life- Book Review

Picture by The Minimalist; Design by Jodie Parris One year ago I finished reading the book Minimalism: Live a Meaningful Life I had ordered the book all the way back in December of 2017, and it had sat on my bookshelf and TBR (To Be 

Oura Ring: My One Year Review

Oura Ring: My One Year Review

Photo by Jerry Kavan on Unsplash; Design by Jodie Parris Last year (February 2024) when my girls and I had a Galentine’s Day Celebration we were sharing our new years resolutions and goals. During the prior months at the end of 2023 I had been really looking into 

Relationships and Mental Illness-How depression impacts mine

Relationships and Mental Illness-How depression impacts mine

Photo by Alex Ivashenko on Unsplash; Design by Jodie Parris When I was in elementary school I knew I processed things differently then most of my peers. I often felt a great sense of isolation and that there was a barrier between me and them. The realization of