Penny Candy Books

If I had to make a wager…I would put my money on the majority of you all loving books as much as I do. (I mean, come on now, we go waaayyyyy back, don’t we? We’re friends! I’ve shared a lot. You know, about my crazy.) ((p.s. – You should whisper “my crazy” when reading that aloud. Makes […]

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My Guide to Laguna Beach

I’ve been involved in quite a love affair with Laguna Beach for some time, as many of you have witnessed on my Instagram account and blog over the past decade. It all started 14 years ago, when my boyfriend (now husband) and I were living, working, and freezing our tushes off in Chicago. I recall, […]

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What Are Your Favorite Documentaries?

image credit: the outbound life Calling all my savvy, in-the know friends! Can you help a lady out? Dustin has this thing, y’all. He can not stay awake while looking at a screen. At all. I am not exaggerating. It sounds funny, BUT IT IS NOT FUNNY, PEOPLE. Okay, maybe a little funny. Mostly incredibly […]

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Happy Birthday to the Candy Man

In honor of my father’s birthday, I give to you the video we shot 7 (SEVEN!) years ago on all things candy. Happy Birthday to the coolest, funniest, smartest man I know…a man that can stock a mean candy drawer.

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My Collection of Lotus Wei Flower Essences

I’m really happy to share my love of Lotus Wei Flower Essences with you today – I’ve been using them for about a year, and they have become a mainstay in my family’s lives. #shoutingfromtherooftops First things first, though. What is a flower essence? Well, you can read all about them here, but in a […]

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All Smiles This Holiday Season!

I am a member of the Invisalign Advisory Board, and am receiving complimentary treatment. All opinions are fully my own. photo by Aimee Tietze Adams I haven’t written about my Invisalign progress in quite some time – I’m currently finishing up some bite refinements, but I am beginning to see the light at the end […]

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