After Losing My Dad, Weddings Are Bittersweet

After Losing My Dad, Weddings Are Bittersweet

It’s no secret to anyone who knows me that I really, really love weddings. I have a five binders worth of tear-outs from Martha Stewart Weddings and Chicago Bride. I watch Say Yes to the…

View Post
#RememberingRebecca: Spread Kindness In Honor Of Rebecca Townsend

#RememberingRebecca: Spread Kindness In Honor Of Rebecca Townsend

Rebecca Townsend died on Thursday, July 2, 2015. She was 17 years old. She’s loved and known by many, I know this because I’m Facebook friends with many of those who now grieve her. I’m…

View Post
Tips For Sorting Through Your Loved One’s Possessions

Tips For Sorting Through Your Loved One’s Possessions

Last summer I had the daunting task of cleaning out my mother’s storage unit. Alone. I had exactly one month to finish getting rid of my mother’s possessions. I had no home to store them myself…

View Post
Some People Remember Saylor Because Of Her Cancer, I Remember Her Because Of Her Friendship

Some People Remember Saylor Because Of Her Cancer, I Remember Her Because Of Her Friendship

My friend’s name was Saylor Voris. She was a cheerleader, who was set to make second cheer captain by sophomore year. She had so many friends, was deeply loved by anyone who knew her and a laugh…

View Post
Inside Jamie’s Kitchen: M&M Brownie Cookies Recipe

Inside Jamie’s Kitchen: M&M Brownie Cookies Recipe

Making decisions can be hard. Sometimes even the simplest choices require some extra thought. For example, say you’re in line at Starbucks and you face the inevitable internal debate: “Do I get a brownie… or…

View Post
How “If You Feel Too Much” by Jamie Tworkowski Gave Me A New Friend

How “If You Feel Too Much” by Jamie Tworkowski Gave Me A New Friend

I feel a lot. I’m the kind of girl who thrives when sitting in front of people at coffee shops and talking about all the stuff others may deem too…personal, deep, things that should not…

View Post