Valentine’s day is on a Sunday this year, making it the perfect opportunity to plan a relaxing day with the one you love. Valentine’s day isn’t just about romantic love. Every year I feel like I find myself listening to someone rant about the validity of Valentine’s Day being a “real holiday.” I say push [...]
We have officially made it through the first month of 2021! I spend most of the month scratching the number one through zeros when I write the wrong date. January is a month of purgatory. I try to look forward to the new year while trying to move on from the previous year. As my [...]
In this awkward week between Christmas and New Year’s Eve, I figured it would be the best time to reflect on my 2020 resolutions. I don’t think it can be said enough; this has been a year! I reread my “2020 Resolutions” post from the beginning of the year and laugh at myself. Mostly for [...]
For most of the month of August, I didn’t know what day it was. At one point, I wrote September as the current month. Just like the stores, I think subconsciously, my mind is already prepping for fall. Just like every other basic girl on the planet, I’m pumped for the change in weather and [...]
Ladies and Gentlemen, boys and girls, welcome to the Circus! Prepare to laugh at the clowns and be amazed by the death-defying stunts. Now in the center ring; Karissa the amazing Low Hovering Acrobat. See how she performs her stunts inches above the ground with no safety net. Ohhh Ahhh. The crowd goes wild! At [...]
Trend Alert! What’s the hottest accessory for the summer season? You guessed it, wearing a mask. And it's a great opportunity to show self-expression and creativity. In my county, masks are required in public buildings including grocery stores, restaurants, and airports just to name a few. While I can agree they are universally uncomfortable for [...]
Picture this, everything around you is closed except for grocery stores and your place of work. You have watched everything Netflix has to offer, burned a hole through your walking shoes from all the evening strolls around the neighborhood, and most of all, you have shown no restraint when it comes to your diet. So [...]
I feel like all blog posts now begin with during COVID or before COVID, I had plans to or want to do x, y, and z (you fill in the blank). I wanted to spend my Birthday weekend with Aaron in the mountains. We looked into Airbnbs to rent and different places to visit months [...]
Can anyone else see the light at the end of the quarantine tunnel? It’s bright and familiar. But also seems just out of reach from total normalcy. Either way, we’ve made it through another month! Shots for everyone. I want to highlight the highs (Rose) and lows (Thorns) from the month. Like any true Real [...]
Remember a few weeks ago when we had nothing but time on our hands and I suggested 10 Things to Do While Self-Isolating. Well, this is me bringing suggestion #6 Crafting, full circle. Weeks ago, I spent HOURS expertly measuring and shaping each coil of this tiny pot. It was meditative and time consuming; at [...]
