reading and relaxing in Seattle
This year, I decided to expand my capabilities and embark on little monthly challenges. Some of them are financed-based, some are fitness-based and some are just for fun. I really have no rhyme or reason for the challenges, I just wanted something to focus on for each month. The challenge:For Read the Post
It's the last day of the year, and I can't believe 2025 is over. This month has flown by in a blur of holidays, shopping, and time spent with family. As much as I’ve enjoyed the month, I’m looking forward to a new year and a fresh start, though I know it’ll take me a while to stop writing 2025 and Read the Post
Fred Hallow-Hart is less than thrilled to be back home in Pine Bluff, the Scottish town she grew up in, after a bad breakup, an eviction, and losing her job. She’s never quite felt like she belonged there. But when she reconnects with her childhood friend Ryan and starts helping her mother with the Read the Post
Friends, we did it! Blogmas is officially over. I managed to post almost every single day, only missing a couple along the way, and I’m pretty proud of that. I love doing this challenge because it truly pushes me. I have to stay on top of brainstorming blog post ideas, carving out time to write, Read the Post
This season, I’ve been noticing the little things that make me smile. Joy doesn’t always come from big moments; sometimes it’s found in everyday details. Here are a few things that have been bringing me joy lately: Festive pajamas.My festive pajamas provide just the right sprinkle of holiday Read the Post
Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together. This week's topic is Books I Hope Santa Brings. I have a lot of Read the Post
Last week I talked about holiday snacks, and this week I’m talking about holiday treats. What’s the difference between a snack and a treat, you ask? Not much! But in my opinion, a snack is something you can nibble on over multiple sittings, while a treat is meant to be enjoyed all at once. Every Read the Post
The Balfour family is gathering for Christmas, and everyone is hiding a secret. Becky gets stranded at the airport, where she runs into her brother’s best friend, Will, who suggests they drive to Scotland together. Will has always been just a friend, but when they’re forced to spend the night Read the Post
Some days, the hardest decision for me to make is what to watch. And on those days, I don't actually want to decide anything at all. I don't want to commit to a new plot, learn new characters, or make time to watch 5 seasons. Usually, when I watch TV, I'm multitasking, like either knitting or Read the Post
First, let me admit something that made me feel a little silly: I recently listened to a podcast about the history of Trader Joe’s and only just learned that Trader Joe’s was founded by… a man named Joe. I know. I don’t know what I thought Joe stood for, but here we are. Sometimes you have to own Read the Post
