why start a blog?

Truthfully…. I’ve needed a creative outlet… 

As former design student from Washington State University (GO COUGS!) and a now closed Etsy shop owner {emerald orange}— I’ve recently found myself desperate for a creative space. I’ve found myself thumbing thru blogs and lifestyle IG accounts wondering if this is something I can do?  A place to put my thoughts, ideas, travel musts, inspos, “healthiness” tips to hopefully inspire people to live a “sunshine state of mind”  

Additionally, I’m a stay-at-home-mom {need I say more?}  Not that I am not grateful, I’m beyond lucky and appreciative of this opportunity and embracing this time in my life. Having the opportunity to be with my kids during a very precious time, while watching as they navigate this crazy world is beyond rewarding.  Believe it or not, it was never THE plan, it actually never even crossed my mind if you can imagine that? Being a SAHM just never even seemed like an option. A desire yes. But a feasible, actual option, ya right.  It just happened, and somehow, someway we managed to figure it out.  Over five years later, here I am… whaaa??? Each day has its struggles and stress points, but the goods most certainly outweigh the bad (most days 😉).

After moving across the country, away from all of our best friends and uber-close families we’ve really had to juggle and adjust to having to just “handle” everything on our own.  It’s been such a learning experience for the both of us, we have definitely realized how important teamwork is and how much we need to lean on each other (and thank goodness for occasional date nights to keep us sane). It doesn’t come without its challenges, but the challenges are what help us grow.  

We’ve been in Florida for over 2.5 years now and I’ve nearly spent 900 of those days with my kids in tow, but who’s counting? But! this year, drum roll please… BOTH kids are in school, hallelujah! (Did I say that out loud!?) Sorry, but seriously— it’s been good. Even if it’s only 3.5 hours a couple of times a week, it’s a much needed mama break.  Does that make me a crappy Mom? I think it makes me a better Mom. A little woosah moment, a hot coffee, maybe a solo run, an uninterrupted shower, heck, even cleaning the house solo brings me joy! It’s incredible what you can accomplish in 3.5 hours WITHOUT kids!?

So here it goes, the start of something new. With a little more time on my hands for the moment, I can dedicate an itty slice of time for myself; a creative collective space to put it all out there.  The good, the really-goods, and even some of the bads. Some insight, so hope, some fun and some of the you MUSTS! 

So stay tuned and follow along my journey!

{And please, let me know if there is anything in particular you’d like to hear about}