Happy birthday to me! Today, I am 30. It’s so weird to leave my 20s. In a few weeks, I’ll recap my successes (and failures) of my 30 Before 30 List. Related: 30 Before 30 Update, with 5 Months to Go They say that comparison is the thief of joy. As I compare myself to the bloggers I envy, I realize just how true that is. In many ways, I feel like a failure. I look… [Read More]
June 2017 Goals // May Recap
Wow, May flew by. I feel like I say this every month, but where did the time go? How is it already MY BIRTHDAY MONTH?! Even though I only blogged three times in May, I accomplished so many of my goals. Sometimes behind-the-scenes blog work dominates my time. You might not be able to see everything I did, but I worked on several important projects that will (hopefully) pay off later. Like… I forgot to… [Read More]
May 2017 Goals // April Recap
This post contains affiliate links to help you achieve your monthly goals. Dan and I have been homeowners for one whole month now! Most of my April goals revolved around moving and household stuff. I anticipate that being true for the next few months. To help me be a better homemaker, I purchased the 2017 Homemaking Bundle! I actually bought this last year at the same time, and even though I have read every single… [Read More]
Meet the Flongs // Recreation
Wow, April has gone by quickly! We closed on our house on March 30th, so this month has been all about moving and cleaning and unpacking. April’s theme for Getting to Know You is Recreation. It’s been hard to balance our lives this month, so I’m glad Dan and I can reflect on our usual approach to play. As a kid, what was your favorite sport or physical activity? Why? Brita: Ha, I have never… [Read More]
Why I Decided to Push Pause on My Career (Guest Post by Pamela)
I’m so happy to have another guest post on the blog today from my blogging friend Pamela! I love the opportunity to share stories from a wide range of bloggers. I’ve known Pamela for at least a year in the blogging world–she’s been a frequent co-host of #LoveBlog! Pamela Hodges is the blogger behind Hodge Podge Moments and The Coastie Couple. She currently lives in Michigan with her husband, baby boy, and two dogs. She… [Read More]
April 2017 Goals // March Recap
Let’s start with the big news. Remember my secret goals of the last few months? Have you noticed how infrequently I blogged in March, and even how rarely I posted to Instagram last month? My husband and I enjoyed a wonderful long weekend in San Antonio. I have so many new pink photos to share! Do you ever feel like you actually have too much content for Instagram?! #LaBelleBlog A post shared by Lifestyle Blogger… [Read More]