Infusing magic into our lives feels like a rite of passage.  My mom is a designer of memories.  Looking back, I can recall countless...

I’m back from my extended hiatus! Part of why I paused writing was because I turned a hobby into a chore.  I took my...

I design my life intentionally, from monthly personal festivals to bold style challenges to mindful career moves, and I’m bringing you along with me. The...

My birthday is coming up, creeping up on me this year.  With a slow approach, it is causing me to have a lot of...

Music is food for the soul. By not wanting to turn my music off, I decided to see how dancing and listening to music could change the pictures I take.

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...

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...

Hygge is the Danish Art of Happiness and no, it has nothing to do with their delicious pastry. After some research, I found out it’s pronounced, HOO-GAH.

Are surprise parties really worth all the stress? The intense planning, manipulation, strategy, tactics, and effort all lead up to a moment that may or may not actually be a surprise.  Since the probability of a surprise being ruined feels high, wouldn’t it be easier to use that energy for literally anything else? Yes.  Unfortunately, I am not in the business of doing things the easy way and recently planned one for my older sister that was Sims themed.