In continuation of this year's gift guide series, I wanted to share some options that are much more than material. My FAVORITE gifts are the ones that allow you to spend quality time with others. Especially during quarantine, it's so important to set aside time to be a little creative or make your own entertainment. [...]
If I had a million dollars.... I'd play Oprah. YOU GET A GIFT AND YOU GET A GIFT!!! I love choosing really special gifts for people in my life, but that often requires a little bit of money. HA. Don't got it. However, some of the best gifts don't cost much at all. All it [...]
I'm SO pumped to kick off this holiday gift guide series with some of my favorite brands. There's no denying that small businesses took a hard hit this year. Small business owners are easily some of the most passionate, driven, hardworking people-- the thread that holds our communities together. The holiday season is a time [...]
CW: Body dysmorphia *going full Joey Tribbiani* How YOU dooooin? Something about the title of this post must have caught your eye, so I'm really glad you stopped by to hang with me. This topic isn't something I discuss much and my Enneagram type 1w2 has me staring at my screen for days trying to [...]
Trying to save money is HARD. Saving in your twenties is harder, especially if you live by yourself and are tens of thousands of dollars in debt like me. You might panic a little when a new bill shows up (those things slide into my mailbox too often, I swear they're playin' me). You might [...]
So we've been cooped up for a million years, right? That sounds about right. Sure feels about right. While we're all dealing with the same Hurricane Corona, we're each in separate boats, handling different obstacles as COVID-19 flips our lives upside down. For me, I've struggled to eat like a functioning adult while quarantined because [...]
Boy oh boy, well looky here, Jess is writing again. I know, I haven't written since like...Apruary of 1856. Pretty close. Unless your name is Patrick and you live at the bottom of the ocean under a rock, you might know there's a global pandemic taking place amidst national protests fighting for justice for the [...]
I don't even know what day it is. I can't remember the last time I washed my hair or put on real pants. I'm okay with it, but I'm also not okay with it. There has been so much going on lately, yet not much at all. My brain and my body are so confused [...]
Hello. Greetings. Welcome to my blog humble abode. It's been a hot minute since I've been on here and a lot has changed since we last chatted. Something BIG...er, small, like 600 square feet small. BUT STILL BIG. I also want to be mindful and #woke and recognize the crisis that is COVID-19, which has [...]
I've had a lot on my heart lately. Actually, since 1996. I've been anxious for as long as I can remember. Don't believe me? Most 5 year-olds get some separation anxiety when they start full-day kindergarten, but for two months, I only went to school until noon every day before I panicked and had to [...]
Suuuummer has come and paaaassed... Green Day was right. Life moves so quickly. I am such a menopausal middle-aged woman for saying that. HEY I love being sappy and reflecting on EVERYTHING. Events, memories, friendships, relationships, you name it. I love remembering the moments and thinking about all the shhhtuff that took place since the [...]
Miss America 2020 aired one week ago, and while social media was buzzing over the few days following, I think the dust has settled. Kind of. I'm kicking it back up again because I still have feelings. The purpose of this is simply to share my thoughts on the telecast and current state of the [...]
JINGLE BELLS, JINGLE BELLS, JINGLE ALL THE WAAAAAAAY!!!!!!! I am oozing gingerbread out of my pores. That's gross, my b. While I was home for Thanksgiving last weekend, my mom asked me what I wanted for Christmas and I drew a blank. World peace? A way to reverse global warming and Alzheimer’s? Love and affection? [...]
It's been a year since I walked into my little office for the first time, eager for the start of something new *cue Gabriella and Troy's duet* Cute outfit *check* Planner *check* First day of school pukey anxious feeling *check* I waited a few months after graduating college to embark on the pursuit of my [...]
I’ve been really frustrated lately. Like kick-yourself-losing-sleep-puffy-eyed-crying frustrated. Hi, my name is Jess and I'm exhausted. I'm burnt the f*** out.*cue the anonymous support group chiming, Hiiii, Jess. We're glad you're with us today.* In typical Jess fashion, instead of seeking something easy or taking things one day at a time, I decided to JUST. [...]
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