This week was definitely a roller coaster of highs (celebrating my birthday with family here in Oregon) & lows (my dad started his new chemo drugs & my mom's health began to decline). Once again, I'm feeling uneasy about heading home to NY today - even though I miss my husband & kids so much, it's hard not being here to care for my parents. Thankfully, I'll be back again in another ... View the Post
Weekly Top Finds
This week was definitely a roller coaster of highs (celebrating my birthday with family here in Oregon) & lows (my dad started his new chemo drugs & my mom's health began to decline). Once again, I'm feeling uneasy about heading home to NY today - even though I miss my husband & kids so much, it's hard not being here to care for my parents. Thankfully, I'll be back again in another month - I'm getting pretty good at this bi-coastal living! For those of you who are looking to do ... View the Post
How CBD Has Helped Me Manage My Auto-Immune Disease
As most of you know, 5 years ago, I was diagnosed with Lupus (SLE). Life as I knew it completely changed that day - even though I was devastated, I was grateful to finally have a diagnosis after years of symptoms with no answers. I met with a rheumatologist and was given a list of medications to begin taking, including prednisone & methotrexate, which is a chemotherapy drug. I was terrified of the side effects of these drugs & threw myself into researching my disease. I was determined ... View the Post
T.J.Maxx Free Shipping Day
Today is free shipping day at T.J.Maxx so I thought I'd quickly share some of my top picks from their site - I always try to take advantage of it when they offer this & it's a great time to shop because they have hundreds of new arrivals + good holiday gifts too! Here are a few of my favorites... ... View the Post
My Monthly Edit
THINKING Last month when my Dad was diagnosed with stage IV cancer, we began the arduous process of scheduling all of his appointments for oncologist meetings, further testing & chemotherapy. Because he served in Vietnam, his medical care is done through the VA - which sounds wonderful (because treating cancer is expensive), but I quickly saw how broken their medical system is & how much red tape you have to wade through simply to get answers. It deeply saddened me as I sat in the VA ... View the Post
Weekly Top Finds
Thank you so much to everyone who left kind comments on yesterday's post about my Dad - hearing your similar stories & reading your encouraging words makes me feel less alone in this journey. I'm truly grateful for such a wonderfully supportive community. I've been doing my best to get work done during the hours when my Dad is sleeping, so I thought I would share a round-up of some affordable finds with you today, along with the best sales to shop right now. I hope you all have a ... View the Post
The Beginning
You're at the store buying groceries when you get the call and first hear the word "cancer". Your heart stops beating, you start to shake & your world comes crashing down. Everything suddenly feels unstable, at risk of collapse at any moment, and your emotions are so close to the surface that even the smallest remark sends you past the breaking point. You book a flight, which feels like the longest 8 hours of your life, and every pain-staking minute, you are pleading with God. Please ... View the Post
Soft Monochrome Neutrals
I have always loved a good monochrome look, especially in the fall & winter. Of course, I could have paired this pretty blouse with any color of jeans (because it's such a standout piece on its own), but choosing a similar hued denim instantly elevates the outfit & gives it a more sophisticated feel. I've raved about these jeans before but they really are my favorite cut right now - the high waist & straight leg makes them so flattering + they have just the right amount of ... View the Post
Wardrobe Workhorse
Back by popular demand, today I'm reviving an old series that has been heavily requested from you all! The goal is to showcase the versatility of true closet staples & share some outfit pairings that you can (hopefully) recreate using what you already own. I've done several of these over the years including fall/winter posts featuring a camel cardigan, black blazer & striped sweater. Most of us already own an ivory cable knit sweater, so I thought this would be the perfect item to ... View the Post
Weekly Top Finds
I can't believe that it's already November - it feels like this fall is flying by & Christmas will be here before we know it! I'll be sharing my gift guides early this year for those of you who want to get a head start on your holiday shopping - please let me know if there are any specific categories you'd like to see included (beauty, home, tech, kids, etc.). Whether you're buying for yourself or someone else, there are lots of great sales happening this weekend - here are a few of my top ... View the Post
