When I was 23 I got an abortion. Fast forward 8 years and I never thought this would be something I’d share publicly nor talk about in this context—with many women losing their right to do just the same. Yet, in classic 2022 fashion, here we are, with a bunch of old politicians telling us…
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October is the beginning of one of my favorite seasons of the year so what better way to kick off my monthly favorites than now. I’ll keep it short and to the point so let’s jump in. Therapy. I actually started therapy again in September but switched around counselors for a couple of weeks until…
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I know this might be a niche market but, as a Disney lover myself, I couldn’t resist. Here are 12 gift ideas for the Disney aficionado in your life. You can find even more ideas on my LikeToKnow.It page here! Disney Mickey Mouse Stoneware Lidded Mugs Mickey Silicone Pancake Shapes Mickey and Minnie Spatula Mickey…
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‘Tis the season to stress about gift-giving. Let’s cut right to the chase and here’s the first of several gift guides to come — 15 gifts under $50 for anyone. Nest Holiday Reed Diffuser Bala Bands 12-ounce coffee mug from Hydro Flask Sushi making kit Rabbit wine essentials kit Leather phone sticker card carrier Sherpa…
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A few years ago, I was working in influencer marketing at an agency in Boston’s North End. Ultimately, it was a job I both loved and hated at the same time. I loved learning all things influencer and seeing the content process start to finish but the work environment was toxic. My time there was…
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In a few weeks, I turn 31. It feels like I just turned 30 yesterday, in fact, every year seems to be flying by faster and faster. I know that’s something everyone says when you’re young but it doesn’t register until you really hit that third decade of life. An annual tradition, I’m reflecting back…
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Hello 👋 it’s me. It’s been a hot, hot minute since I wrote a blog post so here we are getting back into it. It feels like over the past year and a half+ so much has changed and also nothing has changed at the same time. Overall, the foundations of my life have been…
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2021 is going to be the year of ✨flawless✨ skin. As much as I’ve tried to stick to a morning and night routine for years, I get lazy and tired and just haven’t made it a priority — until now. For the most part, I’ve always had pretty clear skin and never struggled with acne.…
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This year, I’ve been cycling through the same 15-20 items of clothing. And, since I’ve been in mostly warm weather since early March and have only left the house for social reasons about 20 times, that hasn’t really been too difficult. That being said, it’s like Elsa came to town and turned it to winter…
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For those who don’t know, I come from a Disney family. I’ve been going to Disney for most of my life and it actually feels like home when we go down. We’ve been Vacation Club members since about 1997 and I’m pretty grateful to have been able to experience the magic that is Disney almost…
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With roughly four months left in the year, I’m realizing how much of 2020 I wasted. Granted, a lot of us probably feel that way. We came in hot on January 1 expecting this to be our year and then boom — not so much. So, with not much left in the year and with…
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Self-care is a form of productivity. I saw someone say something like this recently and it’s been ingrained in my mind ever since. We’re living in the age of overloading our schedules, saying yes to everything, and burning ourselves out before we’re 30 — or at least we were before the pandemic hit and put…
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Like everyone else, back in December, I was feeling good about 2020. I was over 2019 and the entire 2010s in general. I wrote a whole post on what happened during the decade here, but in short, there wasn’t anything overly remarkable to note. A lot happened in 201 9 that I was ready to…
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Until recently — we’re talking until March 2020 — the only podcast I ever listened to was Serial. You know, the one about Adnan Syed who was convicted of killing his girlfriend and burying her in a park but still maintains his innocence? If you haven’t listened and you’re into crime, I highly recommend it.…
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When the whole stay-at-home thing started, I had plans to be productive. I was going to focus on what I had to get done, clean out my closets, and really make the most of this time. Well, fast forward 43? days later and some of that happened, but not most of it. Like pretty much…
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I wish I could say that during quarantine I’m being #ProductiveAF —learning new skills, saving my money, hydrating, working out multiple times a day and just really getting my sh*t together, but I’d be lying to you. Honestly, I’ve felt stressed, tired, and unsure of how this will all play out. And that’s ok. There’s…
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January 26, 2020 will forever be the day that everyone was in their feelings. What started as a normal Sunday turned into a day of reflection, sadness, and somber social media posts. Kobe Bryant, his daughter, and seven other people died in a tragic accident. Those seven other people were also someone’s father, mother, sister,…
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Every time January rolls around, I think to myself — this is going to be the year. The year it all comes together, I make a lot of changes and I finally start living the life I want to be living. Spoiler alert: that’s all a lot easier said than done. It’s sad that it…
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I’m treating myself to a mini-vacation soon to get some much-needed sun and relaxation — with the focus on packing light. I prefer not to check a bag in general because I have a fear of losing my luggage and I hate waiting at baggage claim post-flight. Since this trip is under a week and…
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Every time the New Year rolls around, I think of all the plans I had for the year and everything I didn’t accomplish. This year, I still did that — but with a bigger pit in my stomach. 2020 marks the last year of my twenties and the end of a decade that I initially…
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