Basic Invite Review: Customize Your Holiday Invitations

Where did 2017 go?! One minute I was planning my 30th birthday, and the next, I’m planning my Christmas vacation! While it’s already halfway through November, it’s not too late to plan a fabulous Christmas...

Monthly Goals
Looking back at what I accomplished in October, looking forward to my goals this November | Belle Brita

Three Years of Monthly Goals // October 2017 Recap

To be honest, I am struggling emotionally and physically right now. The really short story? Managing Crohn’s Disease is taking its toll on my emotional well-being. Plus my skin infection of 3 months is bothering…

Feminism
Women's voices are joining together with two simple words: me too. We are sharing our stories of sexual harassment, sexual assault, attempted rape, and rape. This is my story. | Belle Brita #metoo #feminism

#MeToo: My Story of Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault

I was 12 the first time. I was in the kitchen with two boys from school, both in my grade, although neither in my class. I was getting a drink when I heard them walk…

South Carolina
I love visiting my hometown and dining at all my local favorites. Discover the best restaurants in Greenwood, SC! | Belle Brita

10 Best Restaurants in Greenwood, SC

Greenwood, SC is my hometown, and I hope to live there again one day. Until that happens, I enjoy visiting my dad on a regular basis. He spoils me by taking me out to all…

Monthly Goals
Another new month, another look at my goals. How do you keep yourself accountable for your monthly goals? | Belle Brita

October 2017 Goals // September Recap

I’m not gonna lie–I’m wincing a bit as I look over my September goals that I totally forgot to do. Our low-key month for staying in town turned into a fun-filled month with Dragon Con,…

Feminism
When you exclude women from one-on-one meetings or mentoring opportunities, you limit her career and maintain the old boys' club. | Belle Brita #genderequality #boundaries

How Mike Pence’s Boundaries Hold Women Back Professionally

“Seriously what’s the appropriate reason for a married person to go out for a meal alone with a member of the other sex (outside of family)?” Back in March, conservative Christian Matt Walsh asked this…