Okay folks, if you’re new here you need to know I am a Colleen Rothschild Beauty megafan. Back in 2016 the brand, as many brands do with bloggers, offered to send me some free product, no strings attached. I agreed, because back in 2016 I said yes to any free product. Little did I know… Continue Reading The Colleen Rothschild Christmas in July Sale is Here!
Getting enough sleep is important for so many reasons. Believe me on this one, my fellow insomniacs. Lack of sleep has the potential to negatively impact your productivity and mood, and can even contribute to many health issues. Over the years, I have personally expereienced several side-effects of sleep deprivation, especially since I reached my… Continue Reading 4 Benefits of Mouth Taping For Sleep
Weekend Reads #255 Something in space has been lighting up every 20 minutes since 1988. (Ars Tchnica) Oh my gosh, you know I love Allbirds but often find them… boring. Useful, utilitarian, but not super fun. Until now, check out these limited edition Allbirds Risers with the prettiest colorful trim! Obama takes to TikTok to… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #255
If you do any online research about perimenopause, premenopause, or menopause, you’ve likely found some infuriating generalizing articles that make this time in life seem like a minor inconvenience with a bit of sweat and maybe a chin hair. Since articles about perimenopause perform better on Google with graphics, there are a lot of equally… Continue Reading Perimenopause is a Motherf*cker
Universal Standard reached out in the Summer of 2021 and asked if I would like to try out their Sunny Swim Shorts. This was for an Instagram campaign (seen here). I know many like a bit more coverage with their swimwear and said yes so I could provide a thorough and honest review. What I… Continue Reading The Best Size-Inclusive Active Shorts: A Review of the Universal Standard Sunny Shorts
I recently had two encounters where individuals I knew in real life could benefit from my knowledge from over these 18 years of blogging. This happens often; when folks understand what I do for a living they often suggest we get together for a drink or lunch or coffee to “pick my brain.” And I… Continue Reading Tools for an Online Life: How I Make Graphics and Edit Photos in PicMonkey
I originally wrote this post about what to wear for a hospital vigil back in 2012 when my sister was having a procedure. Recently, it received some traffic and I received a comment and a few emails thanking me for writing it. I decided to update it so it remains a useful resource for those… Continue Reading What to Wear for a Hospital Vigil
Last Saturday, there wasn’t a Weekend Reads because I was preparing for vacation after a weird short week due to the 4th of July. This week, Weekend Reads is here but a bit discombobulated because it’s being written while I am on vacation. As I type this I am on the couch of our rental… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #254
Time flies when you’re busy AF! And that is how June was. Our daughter graduated from 8th grade and is heading to high school next year. We had dances, ceremonies, celebrations, and all sorts of other events. It was our 19th wedding anniversary at the beginning of the month, and after all the celebrations, we… Continue Reading What I Wore in June 2023