Summer is kicking off (unofficially) this weekend!  As in…tomorrow!  And I couldn’t be happier about it!  Summer just feels like a time to treat yo self, doesn’t it?  Longer days, warm nights and vacays galore just put me in the mood to sip tasty bevs and indulge in something sweet.   So how do we […]

I’ve got another edition of Ask Your Bestie for you today!  Today I’m answering the question:  “I struggle with vulnerability and it’s affecting my personal relationships…do you have any advice?” First and foremost, I will say this:  vulnerability is HARD.  But what makes vulnerability difficult?  I don’t think it’s something we will ever “achieve,” but […]

Welcome to another week of self care posts, my Besties!  I’ve got a lot of good ones planned for you, but I’d like to start the week with a roundup of posts (some written by yours truly, and some not) that will encourage you to get more peace and quiet.   I remember my mom […]

As I’ve been thinking about how to spend some “me time” today, I remembered I’ve been wanting to try the hygge lifestyle and a fika coffee break for a while.  Do you know the difference between hygge and fika? They are all the rage in the world of self care right now, so I thought […]

One of the top things people resolve to change at New Year’s is their health.  Some desire to lose a few pounds, some resolve to exercise more often.  Others wish to eat healthier or get more sleep.  And while I’m not a huge fan of a New Year’s resolution, per se, I do love the […]

Who doesn’t love a good self care beach day?!  Today’s Bestie Finds celebrate that glorious waterside retreat capable of melting allllll the stress away.  Mmmhhmm, now that’s what I call self care! Whether you plan to visit the actual ocean this summer or simply a neighborhood lake, here are my recommendations for everything you need to […]

Hello, and happy Monday, my Besties!  If you follow me on Facebook or Instagram (or even Pinterest), you may have already heard the news…I opened an Etsy shop full of self care printables that I hope you will love!  I think my favorite is the “what i like about you” printable stationary, pictured above.  I […]

If you’ve been reading my blog for any length of time, you know I heart gratitude.  From anxiety to depression, and everything in between, there’s no issue gratitude can’t help heal.  I love a good gratitude list as much as the next person, but sometimes it’s good to mix up our gratitude practice.  If you’re looking to start […]

Hello, my friends!  Today’s post is the first in the series:  Ask Your Bestie.  Today I’m answering the question: “What should I do if I’m in recovery but I don’t like Alcoholics Anonymous meetings?” In other words, does every addict need to attend AA to achieve a successful recovery?   Having worked a great deal […]