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My husband and I are dipping our toes into the boating world! We got our dogs their life jackets and tested them out on a rental a few weeks ago in preparation of our own boat. I mean how cute (and safe) do they look!? …
Little roundup of some items that caught my eye over the last week and some of my new favorite goodies plus some food for thought via Pattie Boyd.
Last week I had the opportunity to join my friends Heike and Neg on their podcast ‘Girls with Anxiety’. Each week they open up about living with anxiety and touch on different topics and parts of your life that cause it. On this episode we got into my journey with body and food anxieties and getting to a place where I could be gentle with myself.
Taking a look down memory lane with my Leap Day letters. Setting goals, asking questions and seeing where 4 years can take you.
2019 Year in Review. This was a huge year for me. It was exciting, challenging, fulfilling and will forever be a momentous year in my life. From Michael and I buying our first home, to getting engaged and married, from experiencing loss and facing changes…this year had it all.
Better late than never! Click to read a little write up and see some photos from my engagement in France.
Weekly Roundup 5: My Skincare Staples. Take a look at my skincare routine including a gentle cleansing milk, anti-aging serum and a popular sleeping mask!
I recently had the opportunity to do a couples photo shoot with the lovely and oh so talented Alex Noelle Duncan! She made the process so easy and comfortable and was able to capture some really special photographs. Take a look and keep her in mind if you’re looking for a photographer in Southern CA.
I am not sure how it is already the middle of April but here we are, well into Spring, and into the 4th month of 2018. That also means I am about a third of the way into my New Year’s Resolution and I figured it’s a good time for an update. Let’s just say I’ve hit a rough patch but it’s not like other people haven’t given up on their diets or gym memberships or trying not to shop so much….right?
A few weeks ago at work I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to get custom fitted Levi’s jeans…and let me tell you it was special. Read about the process, check out pictures, and see how you can get your own pair if you live in Southern California.
Another month of the New Year has passed which means I’m two months into my New Year’s resolution and can only buy one thing a month. Take a look for the 6 Things I wanted this February and the 1 item I got.
New year, new rules. This year I am saying goodbye to good buys and can only get one thing a month. So each month I’ll be rounding up my favorite things and narrowing it down to the one thing I can’t resist. Take a look at my January picks and see the one thing I couldn’t resist.
Super nervous about this one but I am opening up about my experience with eating disorders and recovering and sharing my story on The F Word Podcast. Take a listen and read this post for my advice to to those dealing with eating disorders and how to help…
“July 10, 2013 I stepped onto the cold glass scale in my bathroom and closed the door. The numbers 1..1..0 flickered under my feet before taking hold to reveal my latest weight. I had lost another 17 pounds since my doctor told me that 127 was about as low as I should go with my height around 5’9” and not to keep losing weight when I saw her in the beginning of June.”
I was incredibly saddened to wake up to the news that Steely Dan co-founder and guitarist, Walter Becker, has passed away at 67. He was the other half to one of my all time favorite bands and a fixture in my childhood soundtrack.
Going over some of my favorite hair products and how I have been trying to grow my hair back out after a bad hair cut a few ears ago.
I am so excited to have been nominated for another blogging award. I love how massive, yet connected the blogging world is and that these types of recognition are out there for bloggers to shout out and recognize the blogs they love. The Liebster Award …
With Wildflowers is 8 weeks old! It has been a very fast couple of months and I am learning so much about blogging already, and now I have a blogging award under my belt! I have met some awesome ladies and fellow bloggers along the …
Hibiscus bushes have been growing all over San Juan lately and I love it. I remember when I would only really see them growing around Hawaii every year that I visited, so it brings a tropical nostalgia to mind every time I drive by them. …
Growing up I used to spend every fourth of July in Hawaii with my family. The first half of the day was all about Old Navy flag patterned bathing suits, lots of sunscreen and spending hours making the perfect sand creation for the sand castle …
I finally had to admit that I have a shopping problem, and it’s been a long time coming. This is my first year out of college where I’m making my own money and have been getting a little carried away with having some extra cash. …
Happy Summer Solstice. A reminder to savor the simple pleasures and welcome the new season.
