My goal for the year is to live more simply. To cook meals from home with fresh local ingredients, to spend more time with friends, and to visit the new coffee shops popping up as I search search for my favorite cup of London Fog. My word for the year is Free. To me this means […]
The Best Christmas Gift of All: Family and Stories to Share
This Christmas I was given the gift of family. A strong, healthy baby girl was born to us. My brave sister gave birth to Baby Girl on Christmas. She has the sweetest nose, just like her mama. Born on a white Christmas, she is the most special gift we will ever receive. I am still excited […]
The truth about setting too many goals
This month has been full of excitement! My sister announced her engagement. I have 2 younger sisters, and all 3 of us have birthdays in February! This is the first month I made over $100 online. Not to mention this month is the shortest month of all. However none of these are excuses to why […]
Preparing for the New Year {Day 5}
I hope all of you had a happy holiday with your families! I know I enjoyed going home for a few days. I left my computer behind, for a much welcomed break. Now I am back and eager to start planning my goals for 2016. Have you been thinking up any New Year’s Resolutions yet? This […]
You can’t take the Seattle out of this girl
You will never know anyone until you ask them where they come from. We are born from our surroundings – the people, culture and locations that we come from influence every part of our being. I grew up in the Seattle area, I bleed ocean and snow capped mountains. I love where I come from, […]
Finding Your Bridesmaids
I was in Belize last December for study abroad. Even though I was there for a class we were also given plenty of free time, free time that resulted in lots of time to think. I remember one night reflecting on the past year. I had come out of a long-term relationship and had failed […]
A little girl power – Happy Mother’s Day!
Happy Mother’s Day! I had an early celebration today for my mom, aunt, and both grandma’s. We had a simple family barbeque at my parents. I feel very lucky to have so many great women in my life. My mom has been there for all of the ups and downs in my life, knows all […]
Popcorn and the Princess Theater
College students are known for filling the halls with the smell of popcorn. My roommates always know when I am home because they hear popcorn popping on the stove! So for the love of popcorn here is a story by my grandpa about his college days! When he sold popcorn kernels throughout the halls of […]