I decided not to set real resolutions this year. Instead, I’ve committed to living by one word.

From personal growth to fantasy - some of the best books I read in 2021.

Did someone say girls trip? Where we stayed, where we went, and where we ate on our summer vacation to San Diego.

People I’d met once, or never before, became my family in a matter of hours, and I truly hope I don’t have to wait another 10 years to reunite with them.

Read more about my homemade soap and lotion experience- and get free shipping for your order of MegAndMe soaps!

A note of gratitude to *some inspiring women, who filled my college experience with support, empowerment and love.

Created collectively by the Simpson College Mobile & Social Media class of Spring 2018.

“Simply put, music can heal people.” ~Harry Reid, former US Senate Majority Leader

“In one world, effort is a bad thing. It, like failure, means you’re not smart or talented. If you were, you wouldn’t need effort. In the other world, effort is what makes you smart or talented.” –Carol Dweck

"Aging is a fact of life. Looking your age is not."-Dr. Howard Murad

"It is very important to understand that emotional intelligence is not the opposite of intelligence, it is not the triumph of heart over head--it is the unique intersection of both."-David Caruso

“When you bring your full attention to each moment, a day is a complete lifetime of living and learning,”― Mark Divine, Unbeatable Mind

My top 3 highlights from my short visit to the Gateway to the West.

"Look deeper into nature, then you will understand everything better."-Albert Einstein

Do you have a guilty pleasure? Something you do regardless of the fact that you know it's not good for you? 

Her treatments aren't just physical, though. Her humility, kindness and generosity touch my heart every time I visit her, and I’m deeply grateful for the healing she has brought to my life.

Each one of them has motivated me to be a better version of myself by the way I take care of my mind, body and soul.

I hated them at the time, but thank goodness I had braces.

Inspired by my beautiful gluten-free friend, Gracie.

I've been reading the Des Moines Register my whole life so it was a special morning to get to see inside the newsroom.