And so we meet again. The gift list that seems to pop up every year, ;). My list is shorter than usual. This has been the year of asking myself, “Do I really need this?”. Instead of purchasing my wishes immediately throughout the year, I wrote them in my Notes app. Days, and soon weeks …
I’m loving this trend of mini blog posts. Straightforward thoughts on a few topics. Let’s do it. Lululemon Align Bike Shorts | 100% the best purchase I’ve made in forever. These bike shorts suck you in without restricting movement. I finally understand the whole “feels like butter” thing. Get these ASAP. I use them for …
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I’m loving this trend of mini blog posts. Straightforward thoughts on a few topics. Let’s do it. Beach Picnics | Recently Eugene and I headed to Lake Michigan for an impromptu summer date night. We grabbed some Taco Bell to go (duh), and headed to the shore. It was such a good reminder that “dating” …
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Better late than never, right? Sharing all that 2021 had in store for me with you. Top Blog Post Anna’s Holiday & Birthday Wish List Most Clicked Item Olive & June Poppy Manicure Tool Most Purchased Items Target Wifey Mug Top Instagram Post Monthly Highlights January | Started my addiction to Peloton. My gym had …
*I am not a doctor. Please consult your eye doctor to see if LASIK is right for you.* “If you’re going to get it done, you may as well do it before the most photographed day of your life,” I told my husband, Eugene, a few months before our wedding. My husband followed-through and got …
This is a BIG birthday year- the big 3-0. Since my birthday is five days before Christmas, the two events naturally blend together. Which is usually fine. But this year has been absolutely nuts, and I plan to actually shop for MYSELF as a treat. Help me decide which items in the list below I …
Let me tell you a little secret about myself: I used to be a beauty blogger back in college for a medical spa in my college hometown. At that time I was able to try out so many different skin care products & treatments and learned about a little something called a chemical peel and …
Without reminding you all of how insane 2020 was, let’s dive right into some of the good that came from it. For me, one of the highlights of 2020 was launching this blog. I officially said YES to the journey in late winter. Little did I know it would be one of the things to …
You may have noticed that I’m enjoying putting together gift guides this year. Check them all out in one place! Click the photos beneath the guides to shop.
Normally I approach my birthday just like another day. It’s too much of a hassle to make it seem like my birthday (December 20) is a separate event from Christmas. Not to worry as I am fine with this approach. This means I combine my birthday and holiday wish lists. Unlike this gloomy year, I’ve …
About a month ago I headed to Milwaukee to be pampered by Amber of Shear Beauty for some hair love. I met Amber through my blog and wanted to check out some of her services. For my first appointment with Amber I opted for a Keratin treatment. About the Hair Treatment Since I’ve never had …
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Part One – The Basics To get up-to-speed on the house purchase, our 3-season room remodel and who Victoria is, read the intro post. A quick recap: we purchased our home in Southeastern, Wisconsin a few months after our fall 2019 wedding. As a couple working in the home improvement industry, we can’t help but …
If you were to visit my house right now, there’s a good chance I’d be burning at least one candle. This girl is obsessed and can’t get enough of a long-lasting, good smelling candle. The obsession started when I was younger. My mom burned a few very specific Yankee Candles during the holidays. The most …
We Bought a House! Surprise- we bought a house a few months after our wedding! We reside in southeastern Wisconsin, close to both sets of parents. While we knew we wanted to upgrade from an apartment in the near future, we never imagined buying a house SO SOON. We casually began the house search about a …
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