If you were to go to the "Self Help" section of any bookstore, you'll find an immense amount of literature on ways to improve yourself. Self-improvement is a wonderful goal, and there's always a way we can work on ourselves. I don't mean that as in you're not good...
My friends, April and Cassie, started a plus-size, body-positive fashion blog with me! They're fun-loving gals, living in Chicago, with a great sense of style and the same belief as me: just because your body may be bigger doesn't mean you can't dress how you want....
In lieu of a "Weekly Happiness" post this week, I'm sharing a happy-based guerrilla art project I did. I've just felt like too many of my posts lately have been personal, and I want to make sure I'm entertaining you as much as I am myself! For one of my 365 Days Of...
Abigail is originally from Indiana, but currently teaches at an international school in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Addicted to adventure, she enjoys traveling, playing volleyball, cycling, playing sports, and experimenting with photography. Abigail blogs of loving God,...
This month, I'm going to be participating in my friend, Jessica's, amazing project: 28 Days Of Kindness. It's a month-long event every February, where you practice--you guessed it!-- kindness! I'd love if you joined us and hundreds of others, spreading joy and...
Monday was Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day. A couple years ago, I celebrated with a small "relaxation station" on a pole, and this year I decided to take it to the next level. After ordering a giant roll of blue bubble wrap off Amazon, I took Nick with me to the city and...
Months ago, I did an open call for questions. I asked what you wanted to know about me, and now I'm finally going to start answering your questions! Q: "Let me first say that I love that you're so open and honest about every aspect of your life. My question is 'did it...
Thinking positively is a skill. Happiness is a choice. You can't wait for good things to happen, you have to give yourself the opportunity for joy. I promise, the more goodness you create, the more you'll find. So go out today, and search for a smile. Do something fun...
Life has been fairly uneventful lately. Lots of great little moments, but nothing monumental. Maybe that's okay, though. The weather has been shit, but it's really just a challenge to make sure I'm living my life well despite external circumstances. Some of my best...
Lately, there's been a Self Care blog tag circulating the internet. It's an extremely important topic, and I'm happy to have been tagged in it to be able to provide my responses and insights. So often we get wrapped up in the speedy pace we tend to live our lives....