20 Lessons Learned In My Twenties

I’ve been through so much in less than a decade. Marriage and divorce then remarriage, unplanned and planned pregnancies, dropping out of college and then re-enrolling and…

2020 Is Over (Finally)

It’s been an insane year, to say the least. With the pandemic still in full-swing, it almost seems impossible that 2020 is finally over. We’ve…

Choices: A Letter To My Children

You won’t read this until you’re much older. But what I want to say to you will still apply in 10, 15, probably even 50 years…

Back To Blogging Basics

I started blogging in high school as a way to vent my frustrations, detoxify from drama, and slightly relieve some of my depression. For a while blogging was mostly me…

Why You Should Do A Boudoir Photoshoot In Your Twenties

I did a boudoir photoshoot and you should too. Before you shake your head and click to another page, hear me out. Boudoir photoshoots aren’t just for your…

27 Places To Check Out In Chicago

Does anyone else get a little bit depressed about their birthday? Don’t get me wrong, I love having the excuse to go out and celebrate with family. In…

Our Courthouse Wedding: Why And How?

When we first announced that we had a quiet (“secret”) courthouse wedding, people had a lot of questions. The first question about our courthouse wedding – or assumption…

Life Update: Summer Is Officially Over!

This month has been a challenge, to say the least. Here’s a life update to let you all in on what’s been going on lately…

Wedding Guest List: Who To Invite And Who To Cut

There are the obvious guests to invite, like your parents. But who do you cut from your wedding guest list first when a 100 person max list turns into 250…

The Perfect Guy: A Modern Day Love Story

Twelve years ago, I met a boy in homeroom. Little did I know he was actually the perfect guy for me and would (*spoiler alert*) someday be my husband…