The Morning After The hardest part of losing a dog isn’t just the moment you say goodbye. It ’s the morning after. The house is quiet in a way it wasn’t before. You move through the same routines throughout the day — but something is missing. When you'd give almost anything to hear their paws on the floor or see that familiar face waiting to greet you. When we lost Chessie, that quiet was the part that stayed with me the most. About Chessie To us, Chessie was never thought

My Think It · Do It · Repeat journal is all about noticing what works in my life, taking action on it, and intentionally repeating it. Over time, I realized that writing things down was powerful—but adding photos made my journaling practice truly stick. That’s why I use the Liene 2x3 Pocket Photo Printer. Journaling With Photos, Anytime, Anywhere One of my favorite things about the Liene printer is how easy it is to update my journal on the go. I can print photos directly fr

A Snowed-In Baking Day, Cozy Comfort, and a Very Italian Food Discovery 🍋❄️ Snowed-in days invite a certain kind of kick back and relax vibe, soft fleece hoodie with bad baggy fit PJ bottoms, favorite a binging, and of course, comfort foods! which leads me to when TikTok’s viral baked lemon ricotta started filling my feed, it felt like the perfect excuse to lean into a cozy snow-day baking project. I wasn’t trying to chase a trend as much as I was craving something warm, lem

Creativity is a talent within us all and a vital skill that can enhance every aspect of our lives when nurtured until it's finally unleashed. In a world that often prioritizes productivity over imagination, embracing creativity can lead to a more fulfilling and intentional life. Just sharing a few practical tips that I've learned along the way, for unlocking creativity, living intentionally, and hopefully helping someone to cultivate a mindset that encourages innovation and s

There’s something about a cozy space that just makes everything feel easier. When your home feels calm and inviting, it becomes the place where ideas flow, where you breathe a little deeper, and where you can finally slow down enough to think. When I write in my Think It, Do It, Repeat journal, I usually do so under a soft light, with my caramel-hazelnut latte on the table in front of me and my comfy blanket over my legs — nothing fancy, but it helps my brain settle. I've st

Choose a space to write wherever you feel the most comfortable and relaxed. Journaling isn’t just about writing down what happened in your day. It’s about giving yourself a place to think, to breathe, and to sort through what’s going on inside your head. For me, that often looks like writing in my Think It Do It Repeat journal — where I map out goals, dreams, and the steps I want to take next — but I truly believe there’s no single “right” kind of journal. Some people need