Finding happiness in productivity
With the right approach, tackling that to-do list can actually bring joy. If you’re anything like me, your to-do list is a beast. My life is a combination of tackling my own life’s to-do’s...
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Becoming a Gratitude Junkie
How I got caught in the grasp of a highly addictive psychedelic called gratitude. I like to think that I grew up in a safe household, a place where I was loved, supported and protected....
Caribbean Fever: the intense desire to live the tropical lifestyle
We’ve officially been bitten by the travel bug and there’s only one cure for it’s persistent appetite – designing the ideal lifestyle. In honor of our 5 year anniversary, JP and I decided to book a...
Fall totally, crazy in love . . . with you.
You are your own true Valentine. Love yourself like you love others. Ah, Valentine’s. The annual celebration of love is upon us. This can be a polarizing romantic holiday or a reminder of love lost....
Solotrip: Sedro-Woolley, Washington
Sometimes finding happiness is as simple as spending a weekend in a tiny house in the woods. There’s a quote from Abraham-Hicks that goes “A happy life is just a string of happy moments. But...
Make travel timeless with mindful awareness
Make the most of an adventure with mindful awareness and the right intentions. In just a few short hours I’ll be boarding a plane to head to paradise. My man and I are celebrating 5...
19 ways to integrate self-care daily
Practicing self-care shouldn’t be reserved for the weekends, vacations or special occasions. A well balanced lifestyle means integrating it with your daily routine. Sometimes it seems like there’s a lot of pressure around practicing...
Trying new things: learning to drop the workload
Trying new things pushes your boundaries and is a great way to achieve a fulfilling life. For some, just learning to drop the workload is trying enough. What do bungee-jumping, swimming with sharks and outsourcing...
Focusing on the relationships that matter most
Living a social lifestyle can be draining. This year, my intention is to practice self-care by focusing on the right relationships. At the new year, reflection is inevitable. Every year has its ups and...
Is your greatest “weakness” really your greatest strength?
I’m pretty sure that everyone has a list of things that they don’t particularly love about themselves. This list can be about the way we look, how we communicate with others, or ourselves, the...
Solotrip: Rockport, Washington
Disclaimer: This post is mostly filled with photos of luscious forest and a freakishly adorable dog. My third solotrip of the year took me to the North Cascades. On the hunt for snow...
10 minutes of happy: go to the market
Going to the market is usually seen as a chore. It’s a to-do that feels like a drag but should really be appreciated. How lucky are we to have so much food available to...
