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…and she lived happily ever after

I don’t even know what commercial had played when F piped up from where he was playing on the floor and said, “Mama, what does ‘happily ever after’ mean?” with the curiosity that only a little kid can possess. It means ‘happy forever’, I responded, not really looking up from the article I was writing… Continue reading …and she lived happily ever after

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REVIEW: boscia Charcoal Deep-Pore Cleansing Stick

In case you haven’t figured it out already, I’m *obsessed* with bosica skincare products as of late. It’s pretty hard not to love, really, as the world’s first preservative-free skincare line that’s also VEGAN and GLUTEN FREE. But I’ll be honest… while those things are some of the reasons why I decided to try boscia… Continue reading REVIEW: boscia Charcoal Deep-Pore Cleansing Stick

2015 · single mom

On knowing when to stop (and how hard it can be)

I’ve always identified as a runner. Although I played team sports throughout my childhood and teen years, I preferred solitary sports like running, gymnastics and snowboarding because I could compete against myself. Anyone who knows me knows that I hold myself to a high standard, often setting a level of expectation and pace that isn’t… Continue reading On knowing when to stop (and how hard it can be)