6 Practical Tips for Happiness

Let’s be honest… sometimes, life doesn’t go our way. I am all about looking at the sunny side of life on this blog, so today I’m sharing six practical tips for happiness, even in unhappy situations. Whether you’re going through a breakup, a stressful time in school, or you just haven’t been feeling like yourself, […]

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live in the present: twenty eighteen

This post is technically a month late… but better late than never, right?! 2018 is already so busy, but thankfully in all good ways. Last year, I decided to write a post all about my New Year’s statement – live with purpose. I love the idea of forgoing traditional resolutions for a general phrase to keep […]

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2017 Favorites

The year is almost over… can you believe it?! This year (like every other) has absolutely flown by. Today I wanted to share a bit of a wrap-up post. I’m sharing all of my 2017 favorites, from my favorite posts to my on-repeat music recommendations. Favorite Posts Sunny Days: Spring Break Recap  Four Tips for […]

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Holiday Traditions

I hope you had an amazing Christmas yesterday with your family & friends! Mine was relaxing and full of good food and good times. I’m on the way to the beach with my family so I decided to share my family’s holiday traditions in today’s post! I love hearing about people’s holiday traditions – it’s […]

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Keeping Warm While Staying Cute

Finals are officially over (!!) and we have only a week until Christmas! I can’t wait for everything this break will bring. From decorating the tree with my family to spending time with friends, I know it will be so fun. I’m not the hugest fan of cold weather (I’m much more of an Autumn […]

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Styling a Felt Hat

I’m not a hat person… Or, let me clarify. I wasn’t a hat person. Until I saw this hat for $5 (!!) in Target and fell in love. So, today I’m sharing a few of my tips for styling a felt hat! I wanted to keep the look simple, with the hat being the statement, […]

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Styling a Simple Gray Sweater Two Ways

I have a confession: I have worn this sweater at least three times. This week. So, today I’m going to share two different ways to style a simple gray sweater. I love re-wearing pieces, and the best way to do this is by switching up accessories. I love wearing different pieces of jewelry but I […]

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Taco Tuesday ft. bartaco

Thank you to bartaco for having my mom and me and letting us try tons of food. All thoughts and opinions are completely my own. Happy Taco Tuesday! I love all types of food but Mexican is my go-to. I think I could honestly eat tacos every day… and thankfully, there are plenty of restaurants to fuel […]

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Last Minute Holiday Outfit

Happy Tuesday and happy (almost) Thanksgiving! This year has been going by faster than ever… Even though I say that every year. I really think this has felt like the shortest year ever! Of course, life is so busy it’s easy to forget small things like what you’re going to wear for Thanksgiving, so today […]

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Four Tips for Productivity After a Long Day

When you get home after a long day, the last thing you want to do is anything slightly productive. I personally would rather throw on pajamas and nap for a few hours, then wake up and watch Netflix. Unfortunately, that normally isn’t an option… so I’ve created four tips for productivity after a long day. […]

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