Over the 4th of July weekend, we returned to one of our favorite places on earth, the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. It had been months since our last visit in December, and ever since purchasing land in Waynesville, weāve felt an ever-deepening connection to the region. Each trip feels like a homecoming, andRead More
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š§The Fellowship of the Brick: A LEGO LOTR Experience
Ever since I built the LEGO Rivendell set, Iām not sure if Iāve opened a can of worms with Lego sets, or just fully embraced my love for only The Lord of the Rings LEGO sets. Technically, Rivendell wasnāt my first big build. I completed the LEGO Voltron set back in 2018. But something feltRead More
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Elevenses, Luncheon, and a Healthier Us: How Eating Like a Hobbit Changed Our Lives
For the last month and a half, my husband and I have been trying something radically different when it comes to how we eatāand for the first time, it actually feels sustainable. Weāve tried it all before: Atkins, juicing, cutting carbs, skipping mealsāyou name it. And every time, the result was the same: weād stickRead More
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š The Art of Prioritizing: Letting Go When Time Gets Tight
Life doesnāt always slow down when we need it to. Some weeks (or months!) come at us like a whirlwindāappointments, work, errands, obligations, and a to-do list that somehow keeps growing even after we cross things off. When you have a packed schedule, learning how to prioritize becomes less of a luxury and more ofRead More
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š§ š Why I Love Spoilers ā And How They Help Me Cope with Anxiety
Confession time: I love spoilers. There, I said it. Whether itās books, movies, or TV shows, I often find myself Googling the ending or reading plot summaries before I even dive in. To some people, this is unthinkableālike Iāve ruined the entire point of storytelling. But for me, spoilers arenāt a buzzkill. Theyāre a formRead More
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From Elven Dreams to Reality: My Journey Building the LEGO Rivendell Set
Back in January, I decided to finally start the LEGO Icons: The Lord of the Rings ā Rivendell setāa stunning 6,167-piece love letter to Tolkienās world. I had been eyeing it since its release, but once the holidays wound down and the cozy stillness of winter settled in, it felt like the perfect time toRead More
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ā Embracing the Magic of an All-Day Rainy Day
Thereās something undeniably magical about an all-day rainy day. Not just a passing shower or a brief stormābut one of those rare, gentle rains that starts in the morning and lingers until dusk. The sky stays a soft shade of gray, the sound of raindrops taps gently against the windows, and the world outside slowsRead More
Being Creative
Creative Momentum: A Long Weekend of Art, Relaxation, and Preparation
Coming off a three-day weekend, I feel incredibly satisfied knowing I made the most of it! Saturday was a mix of productivity, working on art projects and tackling a few household tasks. Sunday started with meal prepping, but the rest of the day was all about relaxation, enjoying TV time with my husband. Monday, IRead More
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Focusing on What We Can Control
There are two topics I always stay away from on this blog, politics and religion. But there are times when either or both of these things can cause mental stress for anyone. Like many of you, my social media news feeds have been inundated with politics. It feels inescapable, headline after headline, opinion after opinion,Read More
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New Beginnings: Welcoming Jon Snow to the Family
The first few weeks of the year have already been quite eventful! My husband had to take a business trip, and shortly after his return, we welcomed a new fur baby into our lives. While these early weeks have felt a bit overwhelming, the changes have been positive ones. Adding a new puppy to theRead More