Hi friends! Welcome to the very first edition of Frankly, Lately - a new monthly series where I share the little things currently filling my cup. Think of it as a cozy catch-up between blog posts: what I’m loving, reading, eating, wearing, and thinking about lately - all wrapped up in one spot. Here’s The October Edit.

I went on a searching spree today for the best 2024 advent calendars and I turned up on some serious gems! Two years ago I started a new tradition of buying a different advent calendar every year and have been incredibly pleased by my past picks.

If you're adopted like me, you probably have LOTS of questions about finding birth family and the reasons behind why you were adopted, unless your adoptive family told you about your adoption as you were growing up (lucky for me, the latter was my situation). Today, I wanted to open up and share 7 tips for a smooth experience finding birth family.

When I launched my business at the end of 2015, I had NO IDEA what was in store. There's a million positives along with quite a few negatives of being a business owner.

In 2023, we decided to pull the trigger and invest in a season ticket membership with the MLB’s Seattle Mariners! If you’re considering snagging season tickets, here’s a few of the exciting perks you can expect.

If you’re looking for a unique and memorable summer activity great for the whole family, Olympia Sailing Co.’s boutique, private sailing excursions on the South Puget Sound are a must-do!