My flight isn’t until this evening so I’m headed downtown to see if I can hang out at Riverwalk. It’s pretty much the only thing I haven’t gotten to see yet that I wanted to, and that’s probably all I will have time for today anyways. There’s a bus at 9:12 coming so I wake… Continue reading Day 4: My last day in Chicago
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Day 3: Art, Fields, and Views!
Nowadays I don’t get as many steps in as I’d like to and given that I walked nearly 9 miles yesterday, my body is feeling it. However, it was blissful to be able to somewhat sleep in (until 8am) after such a long day. Today wasn’t as packed full of things to do as yesterday,… Continue reading Day 3: Art, Fields, and Views!
Day 2: Bean There, Done That
After about 5 hours of sleep, I was up and at ‘em getting ready to take on downtown Chicago! I was hoping to be getting to Cloud Gate aka The Bean early morning/sunrise to try and beat the crowd, but did not account for a one hour commute to the city via public transit so… Continue reading Day 2: Bean There, Done That
Day 1: Nervous, but ready to go!
We’re back for this years New Year New Place trip, and this time, we’re going to Chicago! If you don’t know what New Year New Place is, I made a goal when I was 20 to try and go somewhere new each year. So far I’ve done it every year since, and I always blog… Continue reading Day 1: Nervous, but ready to go!
Shelly’s Next Adventure Is…
I recently announced to my Instagram that Shelly, the young girl from two of my children's books, was going on her next adventure! If you have no idea what I'm talking about, I published my first book Shelly Goes to Summer Camp in December 2020. Shelly goes to a sleepaway camp for the first time… Continue reading Shelly’s Next Adventure Is…
Drysol Antiperspirant + My Experience
A brand reached out to me on Instagram months ago asking if I would be interested in trying out their anti-perspirant lotions for hands, feet, and thighs. I, as someone who most definitely sweats, completely agreed. Long story short, after 2 months of using it daily (they do say twice a day), it unfortunately didn't… Continue reading Drysol Antiperspirant + My Experience
5 things I learned after breaking my wrist as an adult
Not gonna lie, of all the injuries I ever thought or would’ve seen myself getting from volleyball, I have to say a broken wrist was never one. Especially two days before I was supposed to play in, what I would call, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to play in a tournament as a hitter. I say once… Continue reading 5 things I learned after breaking my wrist as an adult
GIVEAWAY TIME!!
Have you heard the news? If you follow me on socials (Instagram, Facebook, or Tiktok) you've probably already heard about my giveaway this month! It has been one year since I published My Budget Journal, and I am giving away 2 copies to 2 winners on my Instagram! If you'd like a chance to win,… Continue reading GIVEAWAY TIME!!
Happy Women’s History Month!
March is Women's History Month, which is a great time to talk about some badass women who have made a difference in the world. There won't ever be enough time in the world to mention everyone, but here are some of my favorites 🙂 The OG's who stood up (or sat down) for what's right… Continue reading Happy Women’s History Month!
New Year, New… Book?
You read that right!! New year brings new things, and one of them is a New Book! It's okay to be You will be published on February 16, 2022. This book isn't part of my Shelly series but still good to have nonetheless 😉 In society, stereotypes are everywhere. Boys can be this, and girls… Continue reading New Year, New… Book?
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