Do you find yourself constantly pinning seasonal recipes you plan on whipping up …
Do you find yourself constantly pinning seasonal recipes you plan on whipping up for your next soirée but then never actually taking the time to go through Pinterest to make them? Or to actually host a soirée? Me too, guys. Me too. Here’s a list of everything I actually want …
I am tired of sabotaging my relationships. I’ll be 34 this year and feel like …
I am tired of sabotaging my relationships. I’ll be 34 this year and feel like I need to better appreciate my amazing partner and to finally understand (and believe) that I am worthy of being with someone wonderful. As a classic over-thinker and sometimes find myself focusing on the negative rather than allowing myself …
I'm answering one of my most asked questions and sharing advice and lessons …
I'm answering one of my most asked questions and sharing advice and lessons learned after over 10 years of blogging.
During a time when I had no idea what I wanted to do …
During a time when I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life, who I was, or what I deserved, I put marriage and babies on a pedestal–and that pedestal had a timeline. These events would determine my self-worth and happiness. Moving to Chicago, growing my blog, launching …
Because dating hasn't been easy since the days of Downtown Abbey (unless you're …
Because dating hasn't been easy since the days of Downtown Abbey (unless you're lady Edith).
What do you do when you feel stuck in life–with work, dating, and …
What do you do when you feel stuck in life–with work, dating, and everything? Do you have any tips for getting out of rut? Get your health on track It’s so easy to skip working out and dive into a pint of ice cream when you’re feeling stuck. And some days call …
I'm about to change your life with these tips and tricks for a …
I'm about to change your life with these tips and tricks for a seamlessly organized inbox.
Here are a few signs you're feeling spread thin and how to start …
Here are a few signs you're feeling spread thin and how to start feeling like yourself again.
If I've learned anything the past 2 months, it's that so many brides …
If I've learned anything the past 2 months, it's that so many brides don't enjoy the planning process. If you've struggled with family issues and planning, this is for you.
My favorite new workout and how I'm finally getting it together.
My favorite new workout and how I'm finally getting it together.
Were you mostly single in your 20s before meeting Conor? I’m recently single …
Were you mostly single in your 20s before meeting Conor? I’m recently single and am absolutely terrified I won’t meet someone I click with as much as the last guy. Any advice on how to get over that fear and meet someone? I also don’t love going out and getting drunk …
Even though I had a feeling Conor was going to propose the day …
Even though I had a feeling Conor was going to propose the day before we left, I couldn’t have been more surprised by our engagement. We had looked at rings late last year so I knew it was coming, but I accidentally found the ring it in our closet a few …
Earlier this year, I shared what might be my favorite post of all time.
Earlier this year, I shared what might be my favorite post of all time. Connecting people is one of my favorite things to do and I know what it’s like to want/need new friends. Just 6 years ago I was leaving LA for Chicago–a city where I didn’t know anyone. And as …
I knew it was coming, but when Conor asked what I wanted my ring …
I knew it was coming, but when Conor asked what I wanted my ring to look like, it didn’t really feel real. And my answer of “round or cushion with a plain or diamond band–just surprise me and I’ll say yes!” didn’t do it for him. I can’t blame the guy …
When I moved in with Conor last October, it was my first time living …
When I moved in with Conor last October, it was my first time living with a significant other. Now that we’ve been under the same roof and sharing a car for almost 6 months–and since a few of you have asked how we manage our finances living together–I wanted to talk about …
Earlier this year, I had my skin checked by my dermatologist, a complete …
Earlier this year, I had my skin checked by my dermatologist, a complete physical, and a consult with a nutritionist. There’s diabetes...
Over the course of the last two weeks, I’ve been inspired to use …
Over the course of the last two weeks, I’ve been inspired to use my blog and instagram to help others, and it’s something I’d like to continue to do. After offering to help those of you who might need advice, I ended up facilitating the connection of a few girls in …
I had never lived with a significant other so you can imagine that …
I had never lived with a significant other so you can imagine that moving in with someone for the first time–at 34–felt like a very big deal. Here are some of the ways we knew that a year-and-a-half into our relationship was the right time for us. Do it for the right …
I finally came clean and told you guys how Conor and I met. And …
I finally came clean and told you guys how Conor and I met. And we can’t forget about the time I dated that guy with wife, baby, and girlfriend. Now that I’ve shared the fact that I’ve dated online, I thought I’d talk more about my experience in online dating. First, a backstory. At …
This is a post I’ve avoided sharing for almost two years but it’s been a …
This is a post I’ve avoided sharing for almost two years but it’s been a good week and I’m feeling sentimental. In case you haven’t noticed, I have a brand new website which I’ll talk more about soon, one of my best friends had a baby, Conor and I booked a trip …
Last week, I asked those of you who might be struggling to email me if …
Last week, I asked those of you who might be struggling to email me if you were in need of advice or wanted someone to talk to. Because I know what it’s like to move to a new city alone, to get past an emotionally abusive relationship, to make new friends as an adult, …
