A few years ago, David took over meal planning, grocery shopping, and cooking in our house, and I have been appreciative of that. He is a talented cook and is always trying new recipes and twists on our favorite recipes to prevent us from getting into a rut. However, one of my favorite places to…
2020
The Empowered Women Series: Social Identity Brownies with Dr. Amy Sentementes
For 2020, I wanted to take the opportunity to highlight the amazing women in my life and their areas of expertise. Each month, I will feature one of these women through my new “The Empowered” series where they will share their brilliance in their field. To kick things off, I am excited to introduce you to my birthday twin, Dr. Amy…
How to Set Healthy Boundaries with Friends: 8 Essential Tips
For several years, I kept having “say no more” on my goal list but would get frustrated that I didn’t make more progress with that. I’d always end up feeling burnt out and frazzled while wondering how I got to that point. So, at the end of 2018, I had a solo retreat to really…
My Favorite Cute Winter Booties
We all know that booties are a fashion staple and each season, they keep getting better! I live in a variety of styles of booties throughout the fall and winter and this year’s cute winter booties have been my favorite so far. As a bootie connoisseur, I have found some of the most comfortable yet…
How to Pack a Carry On for Flying
In a recent chat with a friend via Instagram DM, we discussed how I never check a bag when I travel. On my first two flights ever, I did, in fact, check a bag. But after realizing all the wasted time and money on checking a bag, I began packing smarter and lighter. It has…





