Pumpkin cookies are my favorite fall recipe. My mom made them every fall; my batch without pecans (just not a fan). As with most things in my family, there is a small, somewhat unrelated story to go along with this amazing recipe. The title of this blog post is a
Creating a mood board is fun and easy. It’s a great way to get creative and explore all your ideas in one place. A mood board is essentially an arrangement of images, colors, fonts, and other elements that capture the overall feel or concept behind your project. I even like
As women, we all know the importance of taking time for ourselves to recharge and find inner peace. With our busy lives, it can be tough to find these quiet moments to pause and reflect. That’s where meditation comes in. Meditation has been used for centuries to promote emotional, physical
Editor’s note: Amanda wrote this essay in 2017. I’ve chosen to preserve it because the fear she describes—and her question about whether a mother’s voice matters—still resonate today. The words that follow are hers. I did something at the grocery store I’ve never done before: Instead of combing the aisles
What is Hygge? Maybe you already know. I didn’t. Just learned about it a few weeks ago from a new friend. If you don’t know about hygge, let’s begin with the basics: How on earth do you pronounce it? “Hygge” is a Danish word, with its phonetic pronunciation something close
Chenille pixies have been in our family for many years. My grandma (who I am just now realizing the extent of her craftiness) made them and I always thought they were so beautiful. They make my “nostalgia-meter” go nuts. I wanted to give it a try myself and realized the