• I’ve had vivid dreams for as long as I can remember. I always assume it’s because of my anxious personality, overthinking tendencies, and general fear of just about everything. Anyone else an enneagram 6? Last night I had a dream I was back in Orlando, where I grew up. I was out with my sister,

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  • 30, Flirty, and Thriving

    Today’s my birthday! This is actually my favorite holiday because I get to spend the entire day doing what I want without feeling guilty. Typically, this doesn’t mean much because I have two young kids that don’t quite understand that I’m not just mama. But now that I’m 30, I’m ready to show them that

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  • I hosted 12 people for Thanksgiving 2025, and although my feet are exhausted, my heart is so full. As a military family, we move every 3 years. We’ve been blessed enough to be stationed near family for the past 5 years. Which is well appreciated since we spent time overseas, and in Texas. But it’s

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  • Earlier this year, I began my sourdough journey. It seems like baking sourdough is a right of passage for a housewife. Apparently this is the gateway to homesteading. But I’m far from that— although, the thought of chicken farming crosses my mind frequently. Truthfully, I just needed something to prevent me from watching Grey’s Anatomy

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  • Yesterday my husband and I took our kids to a birthday party that left me inspired to build a community. As parents, we are certified homebodies, introverts at our core. However, my husband was invited to a birthday party for his coworker’s 8-year-old-son. Usually, I’m far too quick to turn down plans… especially when given

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  • Organizing Like My Peace Depends on It At one point, I believed I had OCD. Although I haven’t ruled it out completely, discovering the Enneagram revealed something deeper: a connection between obsessive-compulsion and the basic human need for security. These days, I spend most of my time organizing. Growing up, I constantly lost things—keys, flash

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  • You ever feel like you’ve lost the plot? Because, same. I started blogging about 10 years ago after becoming obsessed with MTV’s Awkward. I found Jenna Hamilton to be so relatable: articulate, witty, and flat. As a jobless, 18-year-old military spouse living in Okinawa, Japan, writing became my creative outlet. My blog became a space

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  • Cruising on Wonder of the Seas: family fun, dining reviews, port rankings, and entertainment highlights from our unforgettable 7-night adventure.

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  • So, I finally cracked open this self-help book, Enneagram Empowerment, after years on my shelf, and wow, it changed my life! It totally clicked with my anxiety as a Type 6. I’m diving deep into understanding personalities and sharing my self-care journey. Stay tuned as I chase peace and embrace my glow-up!

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  • Malcolm Jamal Warner– Thank you for flawlessly depicting black boy joy in a way that feels like home.

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