Remember when I shared 2020 goals? March goals? I was so full of optimism, as I'm sure so many of us were, and then, well, you know. This past two and a half weeks of quarantine, as we all seem to be calling it, has been surreal. I've lost count of how many times I've asked myself whether this is real life. Is this actually happening? Right now the focus is figuring out this new normal. I've ... Read more
How to Help Others During COVID-19 Pandemic
Social distancing is one of the best ways you can help your community during this COVID-19 pandemic. But if you are in a position to give more, consider the following ideas for helping others during this uncertain time. Please also consider only buying what you need at stores so that others can also get their necessities. How to Help Others During COVID-19 Pandemic: Donate money to local food ... Read more
Trying Five More Lush Cosmetics Bath Bombs
It's no secret I love bath bombs, so every few months I head to Lush Cosmetics to grab some pick-me-ups. I've tried four more Lush bath bombs lately and I'm sharing my review of each along with photos of the bath bombs and the bath water/art. Geode Bath Bomb ($6.45): This is a relaxing bath bomb that contains lavender and bergamot. It looks like chunks of crystal on the surface. The bath water ... Read more
Why You Should Take a Minimalist Approach to Home Decor
** This post was written for the Floradise audience. It may contain affiliate links. A person's home can say so much more about them than words could manage. If someone's house is messy, cramped, full to the brim with things they don't care about- it's often the case that their brain is feeling the same way. In a tidier, more straightforward, home, a person gains the space to breathe and let ... Read more
Adorable Aviation/Travel Theme Baby Shower
**This post about my sister-in-law's aviation/travel theme baby shower contains affiliate links. ... Read more
Spring Cleaning To-Do List
Do the current health concerns all over the world make anyone else want to wipe down every surface of their home? Just me? Spring has been on my mind lately, but so has cleaning given the nonstop coronavirus news I am hearing. I look forward to taking care of some seasonal deep cleaning to welcome the new season (and hopefully warmer weather!). I'm sharing what I have on my spring cleaning to-do ... Read more
March Goals
After January dragged on for ages, it seems like 2020 has picked up steam. February flew by before I could even gather my thoughts on monthly goals to set, so those ideas are now my March goals. I haven't shared my goals in quite some time because I wasn't sure these posts were helpful or inspiring, but I'm giving them another try. My March goals: Finish reading "Harry Potter and the ... Read more
Simple and Affordable Closet Organization
** This closet organization post contains affiliate links. I am compensated for purchases made through these links at no additional cost to you. Thanks for supporting Floradise! I would love to have those perfectly organized and customized closet solutions that you see on Pinterest, but it's not really a priority in our home renovation budget right now. Our closets are spacious but they lack ... Read more
My First Athleta Purchases
** This post about my first Athleta purchases contains affiliate links. I am compensated for purchases made after clicking these links at no additional cost to you. Thanks for supporting Floradise! For my birthday, I wanted to buy my first Athleta pieces. The more I read about the quality of Athleta, the more I wanted to try its clothing. As part of my gift Graham took me to the store to ... Read more
Best and Worst Financial Decisions of My 20s
I've been interested in budgeting, investing and saving content recently, and it's inspired me to take a look at our family's finances and try to improve them. I've also thought about the best and worst financial decisions I made in my 20s. While I am not dwelling on them as I am about to be 34, I think I have learned from reflecting on what I have done right and wrong, and my financial health is ... Read more