Month: June 2021

My 10 lbs Fitness Story

This post was originally drafted in early March. I chose to keep the original content (i.e. thoughts/feelings/emotions) written at the time & in addition, have provided a brief update on where I am now, after implementing the below action steps I’ve set for myself. My intention in writing this post was in hopefulness that it would hold me accountable for the progress I intend to continue to share on this platform…

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Life Lately: Turning 30 + Amazon Prime Day Sales

It’s crazy to think I’ll be leaving my Twenties behind next Monday (6.28!) but in all honesty, I’m totally ready to step into this new decade. If there’s anything the movie ’13 Going On 30′ taught me, it’s that your Thirties are meant to be enjoyed to the fullest – remain flirty in your years (because 30 is still so young & age is truly just a number) & remember that the idea of ‘thriving’ doesn’t necessarily go by the textbook of what it should look like on the outside. This new year of 30 is going to bring so many…

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Our Kitchen Space Reveal

I can’t begin to tell you how excited I am to be FINALLY sharing our completed Kitchen Space here on the blog! Since before we moved in last fall, we’ve been hard at work  updating this tiny yet mighty heart of the home; taking it from head-to-toe wood cabinets & peel-and-stick tile flooring to what you see in these photos above & below – clean, white & bright. Naturally, many lessons were learned along the way in this room transformation – like to never assume…

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Why I Got Invisalign After Braces + Answering Your Questions

When it came to my teeth at a young age, I had it pretty good in terms of constructive work. I rarely got cavities (probably had one filled in my lifetime) and never had a palate expander/evening mouth guard when it came to preparing for braces, which I only ended up having for 2.5 years starting in 8th Grade into the middle of my Sophomore Year in High School. So why did I decide at the ripe age of *almost* 30 to opt for more dental alignment via Invisalign despite having braces? A few reasons…

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