26 Things I’ve Learned in 26 Years
It’s okay to distance yourself from those who are toxic or only hurt you – those aren’t real friends.I really discovered this for the first time when I was 16. I had a friend I realized was manipulating me and holding me back, so I cut her out of my life. At the time, it was really hard for me to do since we had been best friends for years and I was really shy and quiet back then. However, afterwards, I made better friends and things got so much better. Don’t allow people to walk all…
My 2019 New Years Resolutions
It’s a new year! These last couple of years I’ve been pretty good about actually following through on my resolutions, so it’s time to keep truckin’ on and keep working towards self improvement! Below are my resolutions for the new year.Get better at Photography/EditingI’ve gotten really into Lightroom presets lately, which are amazing! But I just got a new camera for Christmas. I want to learn more about aperture, shutter speed and ISO, because right now, those are all just foreign words to me – I have no idea what they do! I want…
My Favorite Holiday Activities
Tis the season to be cozy, according to my Anthropologie pillows and mug (no longer available)! I love Christmas and the whole holiday season. There are just so many wonderful things to do! Keep reading on to see what some of my favorite holiday activities are.Nothing like some hot cocoa by the tree!Driving Around to See Christmas LightsIt’s always fun to drive around and see how much effort people put into the lighting on their houses/yards. My family in particular loves to check out this crazy house every year. I admire them; I would never…
Shop My Favorite Christmas Decor
*Title Photo via PexelsFor today’s post, I wanted to share all of my favorite Christmas decor, broken out by section! All sources are linked at the top of each section. As you can see I’ve got two different tastes going on, haha! I love colorful bright Christmas decor, but also rustic white (with hints of red) decor. If you have any questions about the stuff I picked, let me know in the comments below!Favorite General DecorSOURCESHoliday Lane Skiing Santa (65% off!)Holiday Lane Santa with Skis and Tree Decoration (65% off!)Fuzzy Natural Fiber Birds…
How to Throw a Successful Surprise Party
Last weekend, I threw Tom a surprise party for his twenty-sixth birthday. I had the plans in mind for the last five months or so, but officially started planning it about two months in advance. Keep reading to hear about my tips on how to throw a successful surprise party without the secret slipping out! 🙂 So first things first is sending out the invitations. I’ve found the easiest way to do this is through Facebook. Create a Facebook event and make sure it is set to secret so only those invited can see the event. Also…