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5 Common Stressors To Let Go Of Today

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Have you ever felt that in every situation, the same feeling of stress shows up to overwhelm? Perhaps the actual circumstances are different-- and whatever is at stake varies-- but you find yourself in the same hamster wheel time after time. If this is you, you're not alone. I've been there, and still find myself there. You see, circumstances can change drastically throughout different seasons of life. But as we allow the same stressors to occupy our minds, they will stick around regardless of any physical changes we try to make. ...Continue Reading

Our Next Travel Destinations (and a little life update)

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It's all too easy to plod along in the nebulous season of our twenties, forgetting that life is rapidly unfolding as the years go by. I recently started a new full-time position marketing for a small non-profit here in Pasadena. The past several weeks of transition have been exhilarating-- but for the most part, I've felt as though I've been row-row-rowing my boat, if not very gently down the stream. Milestones sneak up on us when we're so inwardly focused. My sweet grandmother, who has been in and out of the hospital for the past several weeks, passed away on Friday morning. I wasn't ...Continue Reading

The Engagment Session of Daisy Shih and Aaron Rosales in the Marin Headlands, Calif., Wednesday, May 14, 2014. Photos by Alison Yin/Alison Yin Photography

6 Ways To Stay Connected When Life Gets Busy

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I anticipated that this season would be busy for me-- both due to personal pursuits and the rhythms of our culture-- but I must admit I've been feeling unprepared. It's only early October and I've already felt the pressure of a tight schedule, too many items on my to-do list, and the lack of a real ...Continue Reading

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Fall Capsule Wardrobe: 33 Essentials For 3 Months

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Here it is, finally: my fall 2015 capsule wardrobe! This is the first fall capsule I've put together, and I'm so excited about every piece that is in it. Fall is a tricky season to dress for, especially here in Southern California. This week we'll be experiencing 90-degree weather, while 3 months ...Continue Reading

5 Practical Ways To Restore Your Joy

5 Practical Ways to Restore Your Joy

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This week was more difficult than most. For the first time in months, perhaps, I felt stressed. Truly, overwhelmignly stressed. It was not the good kind of stress that pushed me beyond my comfort zone and made me work hard at my endeavors. It was the kind of stress that made me constantly tired, ...Continue Reading

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6 Indispensable Habits To Schedule Into Your Day

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I'm becoming more and more aware that habits are built with intentionality and discipline. There's a part of me that knows what I should do and desires those good things, while there's another part of me that proves that those desires aren't quite strong enough. You see, we are creatures of ...Continue Reading

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7 Foolproof Secrets To Decorating With Plants

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I've fallen in love with indoor plants! It all started with our quest to fill up a small patch of dirt in our new patio here in Southern California-- which forced me to look into drought-tolerant options. With most drought-tolerant greenery being succulents, I realized that these gorgeous little ...Continue Reading

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How To Choose Where To Study Abroad In College

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Today I'm thrilled to have Madison of The Wetherills Say I Do sharing about her study abroad experience. Studying abroad was something I was unable to do in college, so I'm vicariously enjoying the adventure through her!  Sometimes I look back on my semester abroad and it feels like a complete ...Continue Reading

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8 Good Reasons To Choose A Small Home

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I'm no advocate of the tiny house movement, but I am becoming more and more convinced that the best homes are small. Despite my appreciation for beautiful architecture-- much of which is made grander in larger spaces-- I find myself less and less desiring an eye-catching, stately home. I'm ...Continue Reading

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Late Summer Green Apple Juice with Cucumber and Mint

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As we transition into fall, apples of every color are showing up at farmers markets. This is an exciting time of year in terms of produce, because summer fruits are phasing out just as autumn fruits are phasing in. If you like to make juice or smoothies, apples are a gem of an ingredient. Their ...Continue Reading

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Winter 2015 Travel Plans… Revealed!

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It is strange to be discussing winter when summer continues at full heat here in Southern California. Aaron and I spent some time this weekend making a few more arrangements for our winter 2015 plans, and I'd like to share them with you today! Over the course of 2 weeks this winter, we're headed ...Continue Reading

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5 Principles for Post-College Friendship

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As a veteran of a long-distance relationship (that successfully led to marriage), I'm no stranger to the challenges of maintaining friendship over time and space. The reality many of us face after graduating college is that we lose touch with the people we loved and cherished for a season. Changes ...Continue Reading

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Why I No Longer Equate My Time to Dollars

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It's easy for me to think about my hours in terms of dollars. I currently charge an hourly rate, so it's natural to think about my time as money. At first, it was just a business-minded strategy. When I am working, if I can minimize time between clients, then less of my potential earning time is ...Continue Reading

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5 Things I Wish I Knew in my 20s

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Today I'm happy to welcome Angela from Setting My Intention to share an important post about life in our twenties! Angela has been an inspiration to me, so I'm so excited to share her post with you! I love the enthusiasm and values driven choices that people like Daisy and her peers are living ...Continue Reading

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5 Favorite Food Blogs For Recipe Inspiration

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I'm a cookbook kind of girl, but our shelf is filling up. From ice cream to washoku to sous vide, Aaron and I have experts here in the house to teach us how to do food right. But where do I go for spur-of-the-moment inspiration? Pretty much to these five online destinations, unless I already know ...Continue Reading

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