Christmas has always been my favorite time of year. I mean, if I could permanently decorate my life with white twinkle lights, I would. But I love it all: the decorations, the snow, the food, the music, the overly sappy Folgers commercials, the winter wardrobe, even Hallmark movies with their mawkish charm. I love it. all. But this year, aside from the fact that it’sContinue reading Fa La La
Ahh, it’s that time of year again. And no, I’m not talking about mistletoe. Or eggnog. Or oversized sweaters with Uggs. I’m talking… The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. Yes, friends. The time is upon us. In case you haven’t heard, this Tuesday, the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show is coming to us live – err, pre-recordedContinue reading The B Word
Elf on the Shelf. I’m sorry, but when, exactly, did this become a thing? Elf on the Shelf, in case you haven’t heard of this new parenting phenomenon, is a little figurine of an elf that parents place in the house in the months leading up to Christmas. The story is that SantaContinue reading True Accountability
Hands down, my favorite Christmas tradition is putting up the tree. There’s just something about the smell of a beautiful evergreen mixed with the crisp winter air that really makes Christmas come alive for me. And even though this weekend it was 65 degrees, and my family has switched over to a fake tree… theContinue reading O Christmas Tree
I promised myself that I wasn’t going to make a Thanksgiving post. Because honestly, scanning the blogosphere, if I see another post about “Pumpkin Pie,” “What I’m Grateful For,” or my favorite…”How Not to Gain Weight During the Holidays”…I’m going to hurl. Dramatic much? 😛 But seriously, it’s undeniable. The interwebsContinue reading What I’ve Learned in Recovery
I recently took up guitar. And when I say recently, I mean, I bought a nice guitar about two years ago, learned how to play four Taylor Swift songs, and then it found its resting place at the back of my closet ever since. 😛 But just this past week, I took it outContinue reading Callouses
I love Sundays. Yes, brunch is great. Sleeping in – that’s good too. Going to church – always a highlight. But if I’m being 100% honest: the real reason why I love Sundays so much: One word: FOOTBALL I love watching the NFL. And one of my favorite parts of the game, is the touchdownContinue reading Touchdown Dance
Yes. A small word with a big impact. One syllable that can lead to incredible adventures, new relationships, and abundant life. Recovery has been a journey of rediscovering me, and becoming who I’d always been. You see, during my anorexia, I had forgotten who I was. I had become a hollow shell of myself: withoutContinue reading The Power of Yes
Essena O’Neil. If that name doesn’t ring a bell, don’t worry. I didn’t know who the blazes this girl was either. BUT: For the past several days, her name and her story have been absolutely exploding all over my social media feeds: “Social Media Star Quits Instagram, Revealing it’s a Sham.” “‘Dream Life’ NotContinue reading “Likes” & Worth
As you may know, I’m an actor. I’ve been working since I was five. And hands down, my favorite role was Mary Lennox in The Secret Garden. Maybe it was because I got to throw ridiculous temper tantrums on stage, or perhaps it was because the costumes were so beautiful, or the music, but itContinue reading The Secret Garden
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