Take a beat definition: to pause before reacting. Whether it’s feeling frustrated with my toddler or offended upon getting a rude text/email/dm or in the heat of an argument, taking a beat has become one of the best tools in my arsenal. When I don’t take a beat and react […]
I had been told that going from one to two would be the most difficult leap of them all when expanding our family. So, when Adeline was born, I braced myself. I braced myself for Leo (21 months at the time) to come undone, for my marriage to suffer and […]
As a child, I vividly remember watching runners jog by my car window as my little legs dangled from my booster seat. They looked so strong, so powerful, so determined, so free. I thought to myself, “I want to be one of those people someday.” One of those runners in […]
There are a few things I take very seriously in life: my coffee order, the people I love, and my skincare routine. I’ve actually been addicted to skincare since my early twenties, which is probably a lot earlier than most young women start, and it also means I’ve tried ENDLESS […]
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!! I’m very excited to be stepping into a new year, let alone a new decade, as it feels like a fresh start of all kinds. Whether you’re the resolution type or not, today’s post is all about small ways that add up to a healthier year. Take […]
I’m sorry. It’s a phrase I use WAY. TOO. OFTEN. Anyone else?! For some reason, I really noticed it this year but I know it’s a habit of mine I’ve had for years. Saying sorry when really I wasn’t, or when I didn’t actually do anything wrong. Basically putting myself […]