Hi everyone! I know I’ve been abysmal about keeping up with this blog and I would be lying if I have toyed with the idea of abandoning this site altogether. But, after a LOT of reflection and research I am still here! Man, 2020 has rocked all of us, I am sure about that. I … More 2020 Check-In and Anti-racism Work
Merry Christmas one day late! I took yesterday to be away from my phone and computer for a bit and to enjoy the time with my loved ones. Thank you to those of you who have stuck around for all the Blogmas madness this year! Wishing you a happy end to 2019!
It’s Christmas Eve y’all! For me, this is one of the most magical days of the year. Spending time with loved ones, cooking delicious recipes, the lights and trees, I could go on and on. I am very blessed to have the family that I do and we have some traditions that I love to … More Blogmas Day 24: My Favorite Christmas Traditions
One of my favorite things about the holidays is the cooking. Not the eating, but the passing down of family recipes and sharing of meals. My family tends to go all out for these celebrations. We definitely over indulge because we have drinks, wine, appetizers, main course, side dishes, and plenty of dessert options. Traditionally, … More Blogmas Day 22: Hatch Family Recipes
I’ve yet to open up much about my faith on the blog and admittedly as I’ve grown into adulthood I have found my faith taking a back seat. This year especially, I am making every effort to center myself around Jesus and being thankful for whom I put my faith in. Fair warning, I realize … More Blogmas Day 21: Remembering My Reason for the Season
Well folks we are officially 5 days out from Christmas! Somehow, I am just now realizing this at 10:20 pm too. I don’t know about you but I’m feeling a little fluffier than usual from my usual lack of judgement and control between Thanksgiving food and Christmas treats. I am feeling the pressure to make … More Blogmas Day 20: “Healthy” Holiday Drinks from Starbucks
I’m going to be honest here. It’s day 19 of straight blog posts and my blogspiration is running light. Thankfully, my blogging and real life BFF tagged me in this fun Christmas themed Would You Rather! I love Would You Rathers in general but a Christmas theme one sounds perfect for this time of year! … More Blogmas Day 19: Would You Rather, Christmas Edition
Hello friends and welcome to day 18 of blogmas! Snow has been hitting us early this year in Columbus Ohio and I’ve definitely found myself missing some essentials this year. Namely gloves for when I’m scraping ice of my car at 7:50 am hustling to make it to work on time! So, here are my … More Blogmas Day 18: My Winter Essentials
With the holidays approaching, I thought it would be a good idea to not only clear up some extra space this time of year but to also *hopefully* get some extra cash. This year I cleaned out my closet before Thanksgiving and am taking items to Clothes Mentor, Good Will, or selling them on Poshmark. … More Blogmas Day 17: Christmas Closet Clean up
Hi friends! Once again, it’s 11:17pm and I am just typing up another blogmas post. Insert stressed emoji here. Tonight I crossed one of my winter bucket list items off my list. I went to a Columbus Blue Jackets game! Not only did I attend, I was able to get suite level seats thanks to … More Blogmas Day 16: Deals of the Day (a last minute shopping guide)
I don’t know about you but there is nothing prettier during winter than the first fresh snowfall. That being said, my skin probably doesn’t feel the same way. As soon as the temperatures in Ohio drop below 35 degrees Fahrenheit my face gets chapped AF. This year, not only is my skin peeling off like … More Blogmas Day 15: My Winter Skincare Routine
When I was a kid, opening my stocking on Christmas morning used to be my favorite part! I loved the little goodies inside that ranged from my favorite sweet treat to body lotions and lip balms. This year I am pulling together a list of my favorite stocking stuffer ideas that’ll satisfy a range of … More Blogmas Day 14: Stocking Stuffer Inspo
I can’t be the only one who overindulges this time of year and in an act to counteract that while building a great new habit for the New Year I created this calendar to get me on the right path. I don’t know about you but it helps keep me motivated when marking things off … More Blogmas Day 13: My Winter Workout Routine
Happy Thursday friends! I feel like the stretch between December 12th and 25th rushes by so quickly. I don’t know about you, but I have quite a bit of shopping and wrapping left to do! A few days ago I was tagged by Laughing at Leigh Ann to complete this super fun Christmas Tag! I … More Blogmas Day 12: A Christmas Tag
I love crafting seasonal cocktails around the holidays! There are so many fun flavors to play with and it can definitely help lighten the mood while the family is waiting for Christmas dinner to be ready. Traditionally, my family hosts for Christmas and we try to make a cocktail or special beverage each year. In … More Blogmas Day 11: A Christmas Cocktail…or two
I am not a beauty blogger. I would describe my makeup routine similar to the Jungle Book’s bare necessities. I do just enough to cover up some self-perceived flaws and then rock and roll out the door. I have desperately tried to learn how to do eye make-up over the years and end up looking … More Blogmas Day 10: My 15-minute Makeup Routine
*Warning: mental health post coming up!* Today’s post was supposed to be about my 15 minute makeup routine but I am pushing that to tomorrow (spoiler alert lolz). I usually have it together most Christmas seasons. I make my shopping list and slowly chip away at it, wrap up my gifts, and get them under … More Blogmas Day 9: A Christmas Breakdown
I don’t know about you but as soon as the sun starts setting by 5 pm I turn into a complete shut-in. I’m more familiar with the couch than anything else during this time of year. But, this Christmas season I’m looking to change that so I pulled together of a bucket list of activites … More Blogmas Day 8: Activities to Spice up your Winter Routine
For my fellow coffee drinkers out there, I don’t know how you take your coffee but if I had my way I’d take my black but with a large pour of half and half or heavy cream if I let myself buy it. That being said, I’ve read all the research and a handful of … More Blogmas Day 7: Battle of the Dairy-free Coffee Creamers
We break from our regularly scheduled broadcasts to bring you a blog I wish I could’ve found on google two years ago… I moved my precious angle dog, Koda, into my apartment not quite two years ago and as you could guess it was a rough transition and a lot more work than I expected. … More Blogmas Day 6: Apartment Living with a Dog
Second to some jazzy Christmas tunes I love Christmas movies. Somehow, year after year, my favorites never get old. I love coming home after a long day at work, plugging in the tree, lighting a candle, and tuning into one of these movies! It really helps turn around a bad day or make me missing … More Blogmas Day 5: Christmas Movies to Get you in the Spirit
Here comes Santa Claus, here comes Santa Claus… I feel like every year my expenses are unfortunately growing rather than shrinking. This year I can add a car payment to the list and in order to avoid blowing up a credit card bill I am definitely tied to a much tighter budget. That being said, … More Blogmas Day 4: Playing Santa on a Budget
This time of year, I always find myself attending more events that are somehow dressier than other times of year. And, as my mother would say naked nails are not that cute, especially mine. I fondly refer to them as “little boy nails” because my nail beds are tiny and I can’t stand long nails … More Blogmas Day 3: My go-to at Home Gel Manicure
Nothing quite gets me in the Christmas spirit like playing some of my favorite Christmas songs. They bring holiday memories rushing back to me and help push away the winter blues all at once. I have to admit I feel like I have an eclectic take on my Christmas tunes so take this list with … More Blogmas Day 2: My Christmas Playlist
Confession time. I’m one of those crazy Christmas people that when I wake up after October 31st, I am coming alive with the Christmas cheer. I can’t help it and somehow every year my Christmas season starts that early and I manage not be burnt out in the slightest by December 25th. This year I … More Blogmas Day 1: Lets Deck the Halls!
As of today I’m exactly 2 weeks away from departing for our trip to Europe. I am beyond excited for this next adventure but at the same time have ZERO expectations since I’ve never been to Europe and I haven’t taken too many touristy vacations in the past. That being said, I am anxiously counting … More Countdown to Europe
If you’re like me and hashtag ballin’ on a budget then you probably don’t have a cushy cable set up. Rather, I have a firestick and my parents are still letting me mooch off of their amazon prime accounts. So, when I burn through all the latest shows and movies on those streaming accounts I … More My Favorite YouTube Accounts
I’ll admit I’ve always been a watch and admire from the sidelines kind of gal when it comes to traveling. I love to idea of traveling across the world but have had trouble navigating the expenses associated with cross continental travel. Thus, my current travel extends mostly from the continental U.S. and Mexico. But, this … More My 2019 Travel Itinerary
This week I turned 24 and I feel like its such an in between age, like a transition age more than anything. I don’t even know how to feel about this birthday. I think for many of us its one of those birthdays where we still celebrate and appreciate being young but are old enough … More My Goals for 24
I have 5 minutes to write this one out before the clock strikes 12 and I miss a day of Blogmas. This is why procrastinating is bad kids. So let’s get right to it. Santa if you deliver to full on adults here’s what I would love to have this year for Christmas: Romance for … More Blogmas Day 23: My Grown Up Christmas List
