Some product links in this article are affiliate links. I may earn a commission from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This post reflects my personal experience with the wool& 30 Day Dress Challenge and is not a sponsored challenge promotion. 22 days down. Just 8 to go! I am officially in the home stretch of my second wool& 30 Day Dress Challenge, and something funny has happened. I've stopped worrying quite so much about creating a completely different outfit every day. I still love experimenting with different layers, colors, and accessories. But sometimes an outfit is so comfortable that I just want to wear it again. And you know what? That's exactly what happened this week. I've also discovered something genuinely surprising about wearing dresses after losing more than 70 pounds, but we'll get to that! If you're new here, welcome! This is my second wool& 30 Day Dress Cha...

We tried two London afternoon teas in two days. Here's why Brasserie Max surprised me with its beautiful setting, relaxed atmosphere, and some of my favorite treats of the weekend! Our beautiful window-side afternoon tea at Brasserie Max in Covent Garden. When planning our two days in London before boarding the Disney Dream for our transatlantic cruise, I knew afternoon tea had to be on the itinerary. And apparently one afternoon tea wasn't enough, because Mom and I ended up enjoying TWO traditional afternoon teas during our London weekend! Our first was at Brasserie Max in the Covent Garden Hotel. The following day, we visited the famous Fortnum & Mason . Now, you might expect the more famous destination to be the automatic favorite. But Brasserie Max had a few surprises in store for us! From the stunning restaurant to the beautiful china and delicious desserts, this turned out to be one of those travel experiences that exceeded my expectations. Why We Chose Brasser...

If there's one thing I've learned after owning five Kindles, it's that buying the Kindle is only the beginning. Sure, you can start reading straight out of the box. But where's the fun in stopping there? I've already shared why I love my Kindle so much. With 555 consecutive days of reading, 195 consecutive weeks, and 46 books finished so far in 2026, it's safe to say I spend plenty of quality time with mine. Along the way, I've found some accessories that make reading even better. Some are practical, some are just plain fun, and a few allow me to reach impressive new levels of laziness while enjoying a good book. With Christmas right around the corner, here are eight of my favorite gift ideas for the Kindle lover in your life! 1. A Clear Kindle Case: Because Even My Kindle Needs Accessories One of my favorite ways to personalize my Kindle is with a clear case. I can tuck cute stickers underneath without actually sticking anything to the device. When I...

This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. 555 consecutive days of reading. 195 consecutive weeks. 46 books so far this year. You could say I have a bit of a reading habit. A great book, a cozy spot, and a cup of coffee. My kind of perfect morning. I love to read. And if there's one piece of technology that has made my reading life infinitely better, it's my Amazon Kindle. I'm currently on my fifth Kindle , a Kindle Colorsoft, and I can't imagine not having one. Whether I'm curled up in bed, relaxing by the pool, or heading off on another vacation, my Kindle is almost always along for the ride. And I'm not exaggerating about how much I use it. According to my Kindle app, I've read for 555 consecutive days and 195 consecutive weeks ! Want to know why that daily streak isn't even longer? Because 556 days ago, I accidentally fell asleep without reading. ONE NIGHT! I broke my streak, and apparently I've b...

This post contains affiliate links. I may earn a commission from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. The Tempo link is a referral link; if you sign up through it, I receive a free month of membership. I’m very good at being excited about a new purchase. The more useful question is how I feel about it after it becomes part of everyday life. Am I still using it? Does it make something easier, more comfortable, or more enjoyable? If I were spending the money today, would I choose it again? These four pass that test. They weren’t all purchased this year, but they’re things I would happily buy again today—with one change to my next rug order. Oura Ring: I still want to know how I slept My Oura Ring still earns its place in my daily routine. What keeps me coming back to Oura is the detailed sleep and stress information. I like being able to see patterns in how I’m sleeping and how my stress is tracking, then think...