“Wellness” is supposed to make me feel better. Lately, it’s making me feel worse. Every social media scroll or podcast listen serves up another must-have product promising to transform my skin, body, or lifespan. Name a concern, and there’s a product (or five thousand) claiming to solve it. The worst part? I didn’t even know […]
Here’s what I’ve been reading, watching, eating, etc.—basically, all the “ing” words— these days. Reading: A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara. I’ve had a copy in my possession for more than two years but haven’t allowed myself to crack it because of all the warnings I’ve received—that I’ll be depressed for weeks, cry my eyes […]
I think it’s safe to say that reading remained my favorite hobby this year…I read 80 books in 2024! (I promise I didn’t hole up in my apartment all year to do so…I did a lot of other stuff, too!) I’ve organized the titles into genre categories and included my personal ratings below in case you’re […]
As I explained in this previous post, Etsy has always been my go-to for gift giving. The products are incredibly unique, so you can pretty much guarantee the recipient doesn’t already have them. Plus, supporting small businesses and side hustles just makes you feel that heartwarming holiday spirit. I spent a silly amount of time […]
I’m sure you’re sick of reading opinion pieces on this election—but I wouldn’t be who I am if I didn’t write something about it. This isn’t about “losing.” This isn’t a game. I’m, sadly, not entirely shocked about the outcome of the election. No, the last few years have prepared me for this possibility. What […]
Buongiorno! While I think I’ve done pretty well *not* making my recent trip to Italy my entire personality, I basically have no choice but to talk about it on the blog, right? Cool, glad we agree. So, not to brag, but…it was epic. My boyfriend and I went at the beginning of October. We flew […]
Yesterday I shared my women’s fall fashion picks from Old Navy. Since their 40% off sale is going strong until Monday, I took a poll to see whether anyone would benefit from a men’s roundup—and the answer was yes! Whether you’re shopping for yourself or a man friend in your life that could use a […]
I’ve been an Old Navy stan since the days of the matching July 4th family tees—and I’m proud to say my loyalty has never wavered. Even during the years when people thought it was cringe, I stayed strong in my fandom. Now, Old Navy is here to reward me with what might be their best […]
Oh heyyyy! Remember me? It’s been a minute. As I was trying to decide on a blog post, I realized it might be nice to give my (very few) loyal readers some general updates. So, here’s what I’ve been reading, watching, eating, etc.—basically, all the “ing” words— these days. Reading: None of This Is True […]
If you’ve ever received a gift from me, there’s a pretty significant chance I ordered it from Etsy. My obsession with the site started in college: I was a student on a tight budget but still wanted to find thoughtful, customized items for my friends and family. And, of course, there were a *few* treats […]