As children, we don’t really give ourselves the luxury to question our parents' decisions. Nor do they allow us that. Especially when it comes to the rules they set around their house and family life that you have little option but to comply with. Only when we grow up can we take a step back and look at these rules from a whole different perspective. And sometimes, we realize they made zero sense. “What bizarre rule did your parents enforce that seemed normal, but when you grew up realized was not normal at all?” someone posed a question on the Ask Reddit community. Many people took the opportunity to get their childhood rules off their chest and share the stories...
It's Day 9 of my 12 Days of Holiday Giveaways!Today 3 winners will receive a beautiful Elise Thomason print of their choosing.Day 9 is here! We are nearing the tail end, but still having a lot of fun! I do this each holiday season as a thank you to my fans and readers. You guys are so much fun throughout the year and I love giving back, so buckle up for some fun! This year all giveaways will be announced via (3) platforms each morning - right here on a daily blog post, on my Facebook page and in my Instagram stories. You can enter via the giveaway icon at the bottom of this post or via my Instagram stories - and I...
Rumpl NanoLoft Flame Blanket (Photo: courtesy) Rumpl NanoLoft Flame Blanket $129; Buy Now Sick of putting ember holes in your trusty bonfire blanket? This offering from Rumpl is made from a fire-resistant fiber blend on the exterior that can resist melting or burning for a whopping 10 seconds—more than enough time to realize there’s a smoldering ember on your leg. Synthetic polyester insulation and cotton interior fabric is soft, warm, and a handy “Cape Clip” lets you wear the blanket like a regal cloak, hands-free. Kelty Lowdown Couch (Photo: courtesy) Kelty Lowdown Couch $180; Buy Now Crowding around the fire is way more fun when you’re jammed into a loveseat. This three-person foldable bench is slightly reclined, low to the...
Rumpl NanoLoft Flame Blanket (Photo: courtesy) Rumpl NanoLoft Flame Blanket $129; Buy Now Sick of putting ember holes in your trusty bonfire blanket? This offering from Rumpl is made from a fire-resistant fiber blend on the exterior that can resist melting or burning for a whopping 10 seconds—more than enough time to realize there’s a smoldering ember on your leg. Synthetic polyester insulation and cotton interior fabric is soft, warm, and a handy “Cape Clip” lets you wear the blanket like a regal cloak, hands-free. Kelty Lowdown Couch (Photo: courtesy) Kelty Lowdown Couch $180; Buy Now Crowding around the fire is way more fun when you’re jammed into a loveseat. This three-person foldable bench is slightly reclined, low to the...
Do You Need More Self-Compassion?After the year-that-shall-not-be-named, we find ourselves needing a hard reset, a re-focusing on our wellness. We’re all carrying something more tender than what we share on the stage of social media, but the performance of face masks and bubble baths won’t heal those deeper heartaches. We need real self-care. The performance of face masks and bubble baths won’t heal our deeper heartaches. We need real self-care. Taking care of ourselves is hard work. Especially if we have other obligations: family, work, pets, bills, homes—the bare minimum can feel excruciatingly out of reach sometimes, and self-care just adds another thing to the list. But we can re-frame our perspective around taking good, true care of ourselves by...
