Tea 101: A Guide to Steeping

Tea 101: A Guide to Steeping

As Autumn enters full-swing, the idea of savoring some hot tea with a good book (or blog!) becomes more and more appealing. I love drinking tea whether I’m working, writing, or relaxing. It’s an amazing beverage! But did you know that different teas ought...
This October.

This October.

Friends, this is going to be a great month. Some of my sweet blog friends have shared their October goals and dreams, so I thought I would share mine! This time last year… I was in Cambridge, MA finishing up my senior year of college. I celebrated the birthdays...
I Am Not Anonymous.

I Am Not Anonymous.

Last week, a friend shared with me the most courageous website I have ever seen. I Am Not Anonymous is a blog filled with stories written by men and women recovering from addiction. There’s pain, despair, grit, and victory– all out there with their names...
10 Ways to Feel Better

10 Ways to Feel Better

I’m writing this post from a place of humility. Certain aspects of this recent season have been really difficult for me, and there has not been much I can do to effect immediate change. Sometimes, we can’t help feeling downtrodden, unmotivated, and even a...
5 Ways to Entertain on a Budget

5 Ways to Entertain on a Budget

Happy Friday, everyone! I hope you have plans for a fun and restful weekend. In fact, today I’d like to share some tips on how to host friends or family on a somewhat regular basis without breaking the bank. Few of us make the kind of salary where we should be...
Mirror, Mirror On the Wall

Mirror, Mirror On the Wall

Regardless of gender, color, or age, many of us care deeply about how we look. We are naturally drawn to objects of beauty and we desire to be considered beautiful. And yet for many of us, such standards of beauty are hardly attainable– at least without allowing...