Celebrate those sweet remaining summer days with our favorite warm-weather cocktail – the daiquiri! Let’s clarify right away: this post is going to feature some variations on the *classic* daiquiri. This is different from the frozen slushy variety you’ll find on chain restaurant menus – the classic daiquiri is more like a crisp, freshly squeezed limeade. It doesn’t require hauling…
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3 Daiquiri Recipes That are Perfect for Summer (Adam’s Bar Cart)
Should I go to therapy? Does therapy help? How do I find a therapist? Answering ALLLL your therapy questions from my own experience!
I’ve been going to therapy for just over a year now. It has been one of the best things I’ve ever done for myself and my mental health. It also felt really difficult to get started. While I was lucky to grow up in a very pro-therapy family, and my mom and sister have talked openly about their experiences, making…
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What It’s Really Like to Move Across the Country (We’ve Done It 3 Times…)
Are you considering a move across the country? Wondering what it’s really like? Then I’m so glad you’re here. We’ll hop into some of the questions you may have in just a sec – like how much moving across the country costs, how do you make friends in a new city, and a whole lot more. But first, if we…
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Absolutely Honest Cleaning Confessions for Spring Cleaning Season
The other night, I was unpacking from a trip (ahem, nearly a week after our return) while watching Youtube. Dawn from the Minimal Mom was trying out new cleaning products, and casually admitted on camera that she had some grout in her shower that she just couldn’t get to come clean, but she didn’t care that much and hadn’t tried…
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A Skincare Routine for Sensitive, Acne-Prone Skin
If you have sensitive or acne-prone skin, it’s your lucky day! This is the gentle skincare routine I use to prevent breakouts, heal acne scars, and keep my skin hydrated.
Anna’s Favorite Things of 2022
Welcome to Anna’s 3rd annual favorite things! These are the absolute best products I tried and tested in 2022. These items are standing the test of time for me, and I truly believe that these are worth the investment. Because this is the Internet, let’s be clear that nobody pays to be on this favorite things list, and nobody sends…
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Every Book I Read in 2022, Ranked: The Very Best Books, Honorable Mentions, and Everything Else, Too
Okay, readers, gather round: we’ve got a behemoth of a books post coming your way. (I can think of no better way to end my blogging sabbatical, yes?) To end 2022 with some bookish pizzazz, I’m shaking my bookish reflection up this year. I’m not only sharing my very favorite books I read in 2022; I’m also sharing every single…
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The Best Women’s Underwear That Won’t Ride Up! Or Show Lines! I Tried Them ALL…
Today we’re on the hunt for the best women’s underwear. Because there are few things worse than bad underwear. You’ve experienced this, right? You thought your outfit looked great until you checked your butt in the mirror at work and realized your panty lines were on full display. Or a new pair of underwear seemed so soft and slinky until…
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