Rainbows and dragons? The two don't seem to go together, but my sister likes both. So when her birthday came up, we decided to combine them into a cake! It was a fun (and a bit nerve-wracking) process, so I thought you all might like to see how I made it. š Rainbows... The first… Continue reading How to Make a Rainbow-Layered Cake
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A Day in the Life: Hiking and Ice Cream
Time for something light and fun! Today, Iām finally doing a āday in the lifeā post. Iām going to just get right into it, but before I do, letās take a quick detour. Iām brainstorming for this summerās blog schedule and Iām considering doing another video. If you would be interested in another Q&A video,… Continue reading A Day in the Life: Hiking and Ice Cream
When you want to give up…
My feet pound the track and my breathing echoes in my ears. Only 200 meters left. I hear my coach telling me to open up my stride as my teammates cheer my name. What people donāt see, though, is the battle happening in my mind. Iām debating with myself - trying to figure out if… Continue reading When you want to give up…
What to Do When Jealousy is Ruining Your Friendships
She's so much prettier than me... She's so much nicer than me too... ...and she's skinnier. But I have a better personality...right? The comparison trap is real. We either compare ourselves to others and feel better about ourselves or we compare ourselves to others and feel worse. My comparisons have ruined many fun times with… Continue reading What to Do When Jealousy is Ruining Your Friendships
Sweet Biscuits (Recipe + Video)
Today I had an open afternoon and a family recipe that I hadnāt ever tried, so I decided to test it and share the recipe with you! I made sweet biscuits - not quite biscuits, not quite cookies, but totally yummy. š Theyāre great for breakfast or brunch and are super easy to make. Plus,… Continue reading Sweet Biscuits (Recipe + Video)
From the Archives + Updated: 9 Ways to Make Your Outfit More Feminine
Hey there, lovely people! Today weāre going about a year back in the archives for a super helpful fashion post. These are some ways I like to make my outfits look more feminine and cute, and Iām so excited to share them with you again!! Plus, for you who are reading this the second time,… Continue reading From the Archives + Updated: 9 Ways to Make Your Outfit More Feminine
The Harder Kind of Kindness
Random acts of kindness are good things to do; no doubt about it. I love to watch random acts of kindness videos, and I enjoy randomly making a friend's day. It gives me a good feeling inside, and I usually get a smile in return. It generally feels good. Over the last several months, though,… Continue reading The Harder Kind of Kindness
10 Ways to Make Today Amazing
Hello, amazing people! I hope you are all having a fantastic day! But if you're having a "bleh" day, you're in the right place. Today I'm sharing simple, accessible ways to make a mediocre day better. I'm an optimistic person, but sometimes I need a boost to keep my energy going in the average week.… Continue reading 10 Ways to Make Today Amazing