Author: Julia

Chicken Pot Pie Soup

When we were sick in December, my neighbor brought me over a container full of her chicken pot pie soup. It was warm, comforting, flavorful, and everyone in the entire family loved it. I asked...

Closing the Baby Chapter

As one of two kids, I always imagined growing up to be a mother of two. A family of four was all I knew and it felt right. But because I suffered from pretty extreme...

My Engagement Ring Reset

Anel and I are celebrating 10 years (10 YEARS!) of marriage later this year. We have had lots of ups, many downs, and have somehow created a life and family that is more amazing than...

The Product That Changed My Skin

To say that I've become obsessed with anti-aging skincare in the last few years feels like an understatement. I am here for all the serums, retinols, facials, and lasers that I can get my hands...

2022

Well hello from 2022! This is the first time in 10 years of blogging that my first post of the year isn't about goals and aspirations for the coming months. But this year is also...