In January 2015 I was a 30-year-old mom of two, looking around me, trying to find a way to get out of an abusive marriage. No job, no money, a cell phone on his plan I knew I couldn’t keep, a car that barely ran, and a credit score in the low 400s and lots and lots of trauma. I knew I ...
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Review Beachly Subscription Box Summer 2021
Before we get into this post I’ll leave the YouTube link for anyone who’d prefer to watch the unboxing! Ok, now on to this Beachly Summer 2021 box!! I feel like it’s possible I will say this about every box, but this one is my favorite so far! Can we just acknowledge how much I love all things ...
5 Ways Traveling Can Benefit Your Mental Health
If there was a way to improve your well being would you do it?? What if that meant taking those vacation days and setting off on some travel? Traveling can improve your mental health. There have been many studies done and honestly, think back to a really good vacation where you felt so refreshed and ...
Hiking the Devil’s Courthouse Trail on the Blue Ridge Parkway
Anyone else find hiking cathartic? Sometimes you just need them. Somewhere quiet. Where you can be with nature and just think? Those are the best hikes. Especially with someone who shares your love of finding peace on a mountaintop. I had fully intended on another hike yesterday, but pulling ...
Mother’s Day hike on Estatoe Trail
It’s this happy accident that Mother’s Day falls in a beautiful time of year in Western North Carolina. Aside from feeling like the pollen is out to get you, it really is a beautiful sight with all the spring blooms and gorgeous weather. Perfect visuals for a Mother’s Day ...
Weekend Packing List
Hello, lovelies! I live for planning. Literally, planning anything. But there's something about planning a trip that gives me all the giddy anticipation leading up to it that almost adds to the trip itself. I have several things on the docket for 2021, but first up is a weekend road trip ...