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It Took Me 13 Years to Find a Fitness Routine

I would’ve laughed in your face.  If you told me that I would become a person who went to the gym.  I would’ve spit...

The Festival I Should’ve Planned

Just like when you start anything new, starting these personal festivals has a learning curve.  Planning 12 in December/January and then executing them throughout...

The Best Thing I Almost Missed

Have you ever had a day where you realized you found something that brought you joy? Not something small and not a little joy,...

Festival Rules 2.0

What a whirlwind day.  I woke up on our April festival day, excited and ready to go.  I was checking my email while drinking...

When Things Don’t Go According to Plan

There were two main reasons I decided to name these festivals, instead of simply calling them dates or plans. Festivals are extremely difficult to reschedule. ...

The Art of Thoughtful Celebrations

Infusing magic into our lives feels like a rite of passage.  My mom is a designer of memories.  Looking back, I can recall countless...
Elaina Pearl
I design my life intentionally and I'm bringing you along with me. Every post ends with a challenge, because every day is an opportunity to elevate your life.

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Women In Action: You’re Doing Amazing

Actually, let’s start calling ourselves women in action. You are doing an amazing job. Take a deep breath and a moment to think about all you have done today.

Rainbow Photo Challenge: For the First Time

A challenge to take a monochromatic picture of every color in the rainbow. This idea started with only creating monochromatic outfits and then escalated.

Best Styles Through the Decades

A post exploring the best styles through the decades. Each decade had a photoshoot complete with makeup and an outfit from each era.

Brand Opportunities: 13 Should Not Define Me

We often hear about rebranding. At what point in our lives do we start being branded. There should be an age limit that we start our brand at.

When My Laptop Died on the Road: A Technology Reality Check

A Tale of the Missing Laptop and the Horrible Company that Made Me Cry One of the hardest parts about this Airbnb trip is the...

Easy Guide to A Less Painful Hosting Experience

Airbnb Thanksgiving 2022 Hosting for the first time can be a daunting task at any age.  It felt like we leveled up when we decided...

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