SEASONAL LIVING
Life is full of beautiful transitions, and each season brings unique opportunities to refresh, reset, and embrace what makes the moment special. In this section, you’ll find inspiration for making the most of the seasons with mindful activities, seasonal rituals, and simple ways to romanticize your everyday life as nature shifts around you.
A list of 100+ things to do during the cold weather months
Living in the Midwest, the weather during the last half of the fall season can be all over the place. One day last week was 70 and rainy, the next was 30 and extremely windy, and today was 60 and sunny. While we haven’t had many cold days so far, I know that will be changing in the months to come. And I realized on those few colder days, I was already r…
A could-do list for winter
“The plants and the Earth are resting. Maybe we should too. The long days will be here soon enough.” -Rebecca Raiden
Fall Reset Day
I wasn’t originally gonna post today, but I had the urge to write and share something so here we are :)
How I am romanticizing my life this spring
There are a few things that signal to me that it is springtime:
PERSONAL GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
Growth isn’t always about big leaps—it can be found in quiet moments of reflection and self-discovery. These articles encourage you to explore your inner world, embrace self-awareness, and cultivate joy in unexpected places. Whether you’re reconnecting with simple pleasures or asking yourself meaningful questions, personal growth is about honoring who you are.
Ask yourself these questions 👀???
You know those times that you’re left alone with your thoughts and your mind starts to wander? Before you know it, you are replaying that embarrassing moment from the third grade in your head for hundredth time?? And it just keeps spiraling and now you are questioning all of existence??? Yeah I just had one of those moments.
how I embraced my inner grandma
You’ve heard the phrase “embracing my inner child”. Well I’m doing the opposite and embracing my “inner grandma”. I came to this realization when I looked down and saw myself from the perspective of someone on the outside looking in.
LIFE EXPERIENCES & ADVENTURES
Life’s most memorable moments can come from everyday experiences and small adventures that open your heart and mind. Whether it’s fostering a pet, appreciating the beauty of nature, or trying something new, these stories show how exploration can be part of your daily life, no matter how big or small.
Don’t foster a dog if…
I originally shared this post back in September 2023 after the dog I had been fostering was adopted. It was sent out to 13 subscribers and had 39 views, but I think it deserves a little more attention so I decide to reshare it. I updated a few things and included a list of 10 dogs in animal shelters around the U.S. that are looking for their furever hom…
Nature is a gift for the soul 🌱
“It was June, and the world smelled of roses. The sunshine was like powdered gold over the grassy hillside.” – Maud Hart Lovelace