You’ll never believe some of them. — 1. Froot Loops are all the same flavor. The bright colors of Froot Loops make them a tempting breakfast cereal or late-night snack, but didn’t we all assume since they are different colors it also meant they were different flavors? Well, I hate to break it to you, but Kellogg’s admits that all Froot Loop colors are the…

What started out as me simply watching a couple of Jamie Lynn Spears interviews on YouTube quickly turned into a deep dive into the drama between the Spears sisters. …

I’ve always been a big reader. I actually got in trouble in elementary school because I was reading a book instead of paying attention to the teacher. 😬 Over the years, I started reading less and less. But I want to change that. My mother-in-law, sister-in-law, and I decided to…

Are you sure you’re ready? 5. You will be tired…all the time. I’m pretty sure this one isn’t a secret, and to be honest I knew this before getting my pup, I just didn’t realize exactly how tired I would be. Let’s just say my morning coffee doesn’t touch my fatigue, and neither does my afternoon espresso. 4. You will repeat the same phrases over and over. All day long.

You’re not alone. If you’re reading this blog post, undoubtedly you’ve experienced (or are experiencing) pain and suffering. Whether it’s physical, emotional, or spiritual, we all have a story to tell about hopelessness banging on the well-worn doors of our souls. There’s a story I want to tell you about…

Recognizing it for what it was It’s easy to blame ourselves when we experience trauma or when we think we “should’ve known better” in a situation where someone took advantage of us. We tend to look back and see every choice we could’ve made instead, and we become the victims. …

Writing has always been there for me. From documenting made-up stories and fairytales when I was just 5 years old, to journaling about the woes of the transition from my awkward teenage years to my early twenties. I particularly remember when I felt anxious in high school, I would take…

Why everyone should have one — If you’re like me, then you’ve started countless journals, only to forget about them, or you see another cute notebook at the store and start a new one. However, when a notebook serves a specific purpose (like a gratitude journal), there’s motivation to keep going and even finish it. What is gratitude journaling? Gratitude…

How can we be part of the solution? — Unfortunately, all mental health gets stigmatized one way or another. According to Johns Hopkins, “approximately 1 in 4 adults suffers from a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year.” Thankfully I’ve seen people be a lot more open about discussing mental health not only on social media and through writing…