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8 things (opens the original)
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The hardest thing about fall is having to reset and undo the unhealthy habits from the summer. My kids are still adjusting to their regular routine for school, and as for me, I’ve been trying to go to bed at a decent time, get back to working out, and manage my time better now that our days are a lot more structured.The people-pleaser in me got a little carried away with saying ‘yes’ to everything in the summer. I was taking on too much work and putting everyone’s needs before my own that I even
5 ways to wear white for fall (opens the original)
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As much as I don’t want to admit it, there have been signs that the season is changing. The sudden drop in temperature this past week, the way it gets dark before 8 pm now, and even the leaves have already started falling around here. We’re about to head into September, but it still somehow feels a little… too soon.I’m not ready to let go of summer, which is maybe why some of the fall inspo that has been trickling in just isn’t doing it for me right now. What I keep coming back to is a desire to
Clothes IRL #04 (opens the original)
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More than seeing a photo of a really good outfit, I love knowing the story behind it. Where are they going? Why did they choose to wear the white shirt over the black one? And what are the other ways they wore that shirt? Maybe it’s a bit nosy, but that kind of context is interesting to me because it’s insight into how people are dressing for real life.As much as I love fashion Substacks where writers recap what they’re wearing in a week, I think mine would get boring fairly quickly because I te
Was it worth it? (opens the original)
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When I spend money—whether it’s on clothes, food, experiences, or something else—I like to feel good about it.As much as possible, I try to be mindful of what I buy. I love finding a good deal, but I also don’t mind spending a little extra from time to time if it means better quality. I read a lot of reviews, pay attention to recommendations and try to … Read more
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