The art of grace is precarious. Grace (n.) is defined as undeserved, unmerited, unearned favor. How do we wrestle with grace? How do we marry the concept of undeserved with cherished? Because that is essentially what grace is. It is a way of life – it is purpose – and it is something to be freely given to those around… View Post
Lessons from a Dress Shop: An Apology to Society’s Daughters
I don’t have daughters, but I like to think that I play an integral role in the lives of women around me – friends, family, daughters, sisters, mothers, nieces, and more. So when I had the opportunity to accompany my niece to find a homecoming dress this weekend, what I saw from our daughters – society’s daughters – broke my heart…. View Post
Pumpkin Doughnut Bundt Cake #PumpkinSpicedLife
Happy September! The month when all summer lovers collide with pumpkin fans and the world is a heated mess of pumpkin spiced life with a side of beach towels. In honor of this day (and the far approaching, but also growing closer season of Fall!), I decided to whip out a can of pumpkin from my pantry that I saved… View Post
The Product of Your Circumstances
In the past few months, I’ve heard quite a few people say “I can’t.” Then comes the laundry list of why they just cannot do the things they want to do. And they are usually excuses. Or mentions of their life’s circumstances that have put them in this place. You are not a victim of your life’s circumstances unless you… View Post
The Precarious Art of Concert Manners
Over the weekend, I attended a concert with the legendary Billy Joel at Wrigley Field and was blown away at the level of his musical ability. It was truly an awe-inspiring night with gorgeous weather, an amazing friend (who’s recap is much more sentimental than mine), and memories that will last a lifetime – such an honor to see him perform…. View Post
Understanding Underwear
It seems like only yesterday that I was writing about his time before first grade. His heart full, his head ready, my heart saying no and skipping a beat. That was a year ago and in that span of time, he has somehow grown into even more of a man. He rides his bike up and down the sidewalk – solo and… View Post
Shake It Off: A Word about “Haters”
In the past, I’ve shared a bit about dealing with the haterade that comes with living on social media. But now it’s time to address how to handle haters in general and what you can (and should) be doing about it. This is basically me. Especially when I’m with my cousin/sister, Sarah. I’ve said it before and I’ll remind you… View Post
Fashion in Action, Vol. 24 #LeggingsWearDontCare
Volume 1 || Volume 2 || Volume 3 || Volume 4 || Volume 5 || Volume 6 || Volume 7 || Volume 8 || Volume 9 || Volume 10 || Volume 11 || Volume 12 || Volume 13 || Volume 14 || Volume 15 || Volume 16 || Volume 17 || Volume 18 || Volume 19|| Volume 20 || Volume 21 || Volume 22 || Volume 23 A few weeks ago, I shared how I was an accidental fashionista. I cleaned out my closet this past week and made way for all things bright and beautiful! (Now… View Post
All Lochte’d Up: Society’s Bad Boy Complex
A few weeks ago, the conversation around America’s double standards centered around a woman taking advantage of another woman in a precarious spot. This week, we’re back up to our old tricks of “Boys will be boys” and attributing the latest antics of Ryan Lochte to a “jock-ular” charm. The whole representing our country thing aside, Lochte made a mess of… View Post
The Simone Files: Fighting for My Crush #WinZacBack
Listen. It’s no secret about my longtime crush on Zac Efron. Anyone who knows me that he’s more than my jam. In fact, I’ve written about him several times on the blog: Hoodies! 2014 Year in Review How He’s My Bae (Thanks, Pinterest) My Fave Actor-ish A Letter to My Niece about Our Mutual Love Affair (He’s closer to me in… View Post
To My Nephew on His First Day of High School
It seems like only yesterday, I was writing a letter to Kaeli on the eve of her first day of high school and now here we are. Time does funny things – because despite us trying to squeeze it tightly closed, it always manages to just keep doing life while we run to keep up. I thought watching my niece… View Post
Life with Brothers: A Two {or more} Sons Survival Guide
Six plus years ago this month, we found out Jack was a he. As stubborn as he is now, he was in the womb and crossed every limb to ensure the techs had to work extra hard to give us the gender news. To our surprise, we found out Charlie was going to be a big brother and the delight of… View Post
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