My first ‘the new normal’ post went live two months ago, almost to this exact day. At that point, we had already been, more or less, locked down for around two weeks. From my desk then, I remember feeling frustration that more people weren’t taking it seriously and despair that I wouldn’t be able to make the trip back to… Continue Reading
Memorial Day Lantern Floating In Hawaii
Every Memorial Day, thousands of people gather on the shores of Oahu for the annual Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaii, a ceremony symbolizing collective remembrance for those who have gone before us. Hawaii is a beautiful place and one aspect that makes the Hawaiian Islands so special is the tradition. One such tradition is the annual Memorial Day Lantern Floating Hawaii…. Continue Reading
American Flag Cookies
These easy American Flag Cookies are the perfect patriotic treat this summer – and who doesn’t love sugar cookies? A couple months ago, one of my very dearest friend’s husband returned home from a deployment. I was with her to take photos of the occasion (their family is the SWEETEST!) and I made them some patriotic sugar cookies to celebrate the… Continue Reading
How To Get Rid Of Dog Smell In Your House
Looking to get rid of the odor that comes along with owning dogs? Today I’m sharing how to get rid of dog smell in your house! I love my dogs, I really do, but one of the things I always get nervous about is if my house smells like I own two large dogs. Sometimes I’ll ask people – does… Continue Reading
Morocco Travel Photo Diary: Majorelle Garden
Looking for a visual escape to Morocco? I’m sharing all the details on the Majorelle Garden in Marrakech! Our trip to Morocco was filled with so much adventure. We started in Fes, traveled up through Chefchaouen, out to the Sahara Desert, down to Marrakech and into Casablanca. It was a total whirlwind! I realized that while I covered the big… Continue Reading
Why I Started Taking A Group Fitness Class Online + My Thoughts On Pure Barre
I’ve always been one to shy away from group fitness classes, but Pure Barre has helped me in so many ways the last month. Today I’m talking about how + the reasons I love the live streaming Pure Barre classes. Why I Started Taking A Group Fitness Class Online + My Thoughts On Pure Barre It’s not a secret if… Continue Reading