My 2017 Joy Jar

My 2017 Joy Jar

The Joy Jar has become an annual tradition. That’s a little surprising, considering how much time I spent hating on the idea. It seemed so cheesy and a little pretentious, perhaps? I can’t quite put my finger on why I had such a strong distaste for a good...
Photos from the hospital

Photos from the hospital

I’m a mom. That’s still sinking in. It’s so new, in fact, that typing the words feels like I’m writing fiction. Becoming a mom has always felt like a far off idea; something that’d happen one day. Until it happened. Don’t get...
Tips for practicing self care

Tips for practicing self care

“Self care” is something I hear a lot about these days. It’s kind of wild. We’re so desperately in need of tending to our health and wellness that a label like self care even exists. Then again, when you watch the news or refresh your feed, the...