Family
Beach Essentials: A Packing List for a Perfect Day at the Beach
There’s nothing like a day at the beach. Whether you’re planning a solo trip, a family outing, or a day with friends, the right gear makes all the difference. The key to a great beach day is showing up prepared …
My Home
How to Keep the Deer from Eating Plants in Your Garden
One of my favorite things about our home is that we get to see a handful of deer almost every single day. The sight of a deer gets me every single time, and when the babies start to appear in …
Family
My (Easy) Summer Bucket List: Fun Ideas You’ll Love for 2026
There’s something special about the start of summer—the longer days, warmer nights, and that fresh feeling of possibility. School’s out (or almost out), the pace starts to shift, and we find ourselves craving more time outdoors, more unplanned moments, and …
Personal
My Breast Reduction and Breast Lift Surgery and Recovery
I’ve struggled with the size of my breasts for as long as I can remember. When I had kids, they only continued to grow. I went from a D to a G (DDDD) and felt so uncomfortable in my own …
My Home
Bathroom Ideas for a Cute and Functional Kids’ Bath
When we bought our old house, we knew we would need to do a full bathroom renovation on each bathroom in our home. We started with our primary bathroom, and about two years later, took on the kids’ baths and …
Beauty
The Best Summer Nail Colors and Trends to Try in 2026
For years, I only painted my nails a soft pink, but the second sandal season is here, I’m all about fun nail polish colors. As long as I’m having fun with one particular shade of an almost orange-red, and then …
Family
The Ultimate Guide to Fun Summer Activities to do With Kids
School is out in just a few weeks and that means one thing. Summer break is just around the corner, and it’s time to start thinking about fun summer activities. My girls will be 4 and 6 this summer, and …
About Danielle
I’m Danielle. I grew up in LA, and moved to Chicago with my rescue dog, Buddy 15 years ago. I launched and grew what was one of the top websites for women, married a guy I met on Tinder, had 3 kids, got my oldest through cancer treatment, sold my half of the company, and am living my best life in my 40s. Come along for style, interiors, clean beauty, and talking about the real stuff.