Book recommendations time! We’re trying out a new bookish series around here. In the interest of helping you find great new books to add to your TBR, I’m sharing my favorite book recommendations at the end of each season.
The Best Books I Read This Fall (Plus Personalized Book Recommendations so You Know if They’re a Good Fit for You!)
This is Your Holiday Reality Check: Prepare for the Holidays with 3 Stress-Busting Questions
It’s time for a holiday reality check. In recent years, that holiday squeeze has started so darn early with the gift guides rolling out in October (October!) and stores putting up Christmas decor earlier and earlier. Do you feel it, too? Just a few days ago, I found myself distracted from work as I scribbled Post-it after Post-it with holiday…
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The Best Fall Cocktails to Get Your Apple and Pumpkin Fix (Adam’s Bar Cart)
Just in time for your Halloween bash (or you know, a regular Friday night), Adam and I are back with recipes for the best fall cocktails! If you’re new around here, my husband Adam is our cocktail connoisseur. He loves nothing more than shaking up a quality cocktail, and he’s very good at it. This fall, I’m borrowing his expertise,…
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The BEST Things to Do in Washington DC: A Local’s Travel Guide
Let’s talk travel! Specifically, travel to Washington, DC. We are loud-mouthed advocates that everyone visit DC at least once. Granted, we are definitely biased. Adam and I lived in Washington DC for two years, from 2019-2021. (Yep, we just moved.) Even before that, Adam did two years of internships in the city when we were fresh out of college, and…
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31 Fall Bucket List Ideas to Celebrate Autumn (and How to Find Time, Even If You’re Busy)
I’m anticipating fall with my favorite activity: making a list. I am so enthusiastic about the fall bucket list that I have a free printable for you!
The Best Books I Read This Summer (And What You Should Add to Your Reading List)
Let’s talk books, shall we? If you’re new around here, I love reading. It’s my go-to stress reliever, the way I learn and reflect, and my favorite topic of conversation. If you’re looking for book recommendations, you’re in the right place! Normally, you’ll find themed reading lists on the blog and quick reviews of everything I’ve read recently in my…
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Life Update: We Moved! And More!
Hello hello! It’s been a while since I’ve checked in, and we’re overdue for a bit of an update! Here’s what’s been going on in the Saxton house over the past few months: Adam was accepted into a PhD program. We found out in March that Adam was accepted into two PhD programs to study political science, and in April,…
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32 Ways to Celebrate Summer (Yippee!)
It’s official – summer is here! And what a sweet relief it is. After the year we’ve had, I’m sure none of us need ANY prompting to get into the summertime groove. Need some ideas for setting those summertime vibes or having super-fun reunions with your friends? Here are 32 summer bucket list ideas to celebrate summer!