October is here, and I am fully embracing pumpkin pandemonium, spooky season, and all the little things that make fall feel like fall. After a whirlwind September, I’m looking forward to a slower-paced October with some much-needed downtime, plenty of…
When Life Makes You Slow Down
September has been a whirlwind. Between work, the barn, making plans, getting out when I can, and trying to squeeze in as much as possible before my life gets a little quieter, I feel like I’ve barely had a chance…
What I’m Doing to Prepare for My Upcoming Surgery
With my surgery now just a couple of weeks away, I’ve reached that strange point in the countdown where it suddenly feels very real. There’s still plenty of time before the big day, but close enough that I’ve started thinking…
A Day at Bathhouse Williamsburg
Apparently, some birthday gifts just need a little time to find their moment. My birthday was back in November, but a friend gifted me a day at Bathhouse Williamsburg as a belated celebration. After rescheduling it more times than I…
The Parts of a Trip That Don’t Make the Itinerary
When we think about travel, we tend to think about the itinerary: where we’re going, what we’re seeing, where we’re eating, and all the things we want to fit into the days we’re away. But some of the most meaningful…
5 Purchases That Are Worth the Money
I’ve been seeing the “things that are worth the money” trend all over Instagram, and it got me thinking about the purchases that have genuinely made a difference in my life. So, I decided to join in and share my…
The Simple Morning Routine I Swear By
There was a time when I thought a “good” morning routine had to look a certain way: waking up before sunrise, journaling for an hour, squeezing in a workout before 7 a.m., and somehow already being fully productive before most…
What I’m Saying Yes To (and What I’m Letting Go Of)
There’s something about this time of year that naturally invites a reset. The days feel a little longer, the pace starts to shift, and I’ve found myself paying closer attention to how I want to spend my time and energy….
I Bought Myself Flowers This Week…and It Made All the Difference
Some weeks feel…quiet. For me, this week was one of those weeks that was filled with work, emails, errands, and the usual to-do list. Nothing particularly newsworthy happened, and if I’m being honest, it felt a little monotonous. And then,…
My “Reset” Routine: How I Get Back on Track When Life Feels Off
There are seasons where everything just feels…off. Maybe it’s the shift in weather (which, lately, feels like it has a mind of its own), a busy stretch of work, or just one of those weeks where you’re not quite feeling…
Why Barn Time Is the Best Therapy I’ve Found
Over the past few weeks, I’ve found myself with a little more downtime than usual. Many of the horses at the barn are currently enjoying some well-earned fun in the sun at a horse show in Florida, which means the…
5 Little Luxuries I’m Loving Right Now
There’s something about this season of life that has me appreciating the little things more than ever. Not the headline moments or the big milestones. But the quiet, almost ordinary luxuries that make a week feel softer, more intentional, and…
