image So how did everyone sleep last night?  If you’re like most people your answer will vary considerably depending on what time you went to bed, your current level of stress, whether or not you are sick, how anxious you were about the next day’s to-do list, and a ton of other factors.  Maybe you […]

image Hello, Besties!  I’ve been thinking a lot about the ups and downs of life this week.  I’ve had some friends go through some difficult things.  I’ve also had some really fun and joyful times with friends and family.  In just one week, one of my dear friends from high school got married, a friend […]

Is anyone else dreaming of traveling more in 2017? Maybe it’s the nasty cold spell we’re having in my neck of the woods, but I am READY to start planning some getaways for the new year! Today’s Bestie Finds is all about getting outta dodge for a bit!  Traveling is one of my favorite types […]

image I hope you all had a great weekend!  My husband and I had a fun time in Nashville, where we attended a friends’ wedding, but were oh-so-happy to get back to our boys yesterday afternoon!  I was especially happy to be back on the ground after our flight.  It was mostly smooth, but I […]

A while back, I posted this Walt Whitman quote on my Instagram: “Happiness, not in another place, but this place…not for another hour, but this hour.” Clearly, Walt knew a thing or two about a thing or two.  Most of us would say we want more happiness in our daily lives.  But happiness can be […]

Welcome to 2017, Besties! I hope you all enjoyed your New Year’s celebrations!  Each January, people are naturally inclined to dream about what they want more or less of in the coming year.  They make resolutions, set goals or intentions and think about how they can make positive changes in their lives. Whatever you decided […]

Happy almost New Year, Besties!  I’m so excited to have finally started this site and I’m beyond thrilled to see where it will go in 2017.  My dream for Self Care Bestie is that people would be encouraged to love themselves well so they can in turn love others well.  I truly believe self care […]

Hello, Besties!  2016 is winding down and 2017 is just around the corner.  Many of you may be thinking about New Year’s resolutions, or simply reflecting on the past year.  For me, 2016 was the year I really committed to exercising more regularly and I am so thankful I did!  As I told you here, I […]

I hope you all had a lovely weekend celebrating with loved ones!  Our family had a wonderful Christmas and are now looking forward to visiting family out of state.  It’s going to be a busy but super fun week! So I have a Bestie confession for you:  I can be incredibly awkward. Not all the […]