LIFE
How to navigate friendships as an adult, coping with loss, and self-worth.
10 Ideas for the Perfect Girls Night In
Where all my introverts at?! *raises hand eagerly* I love a good night in rather than going through all of the effort to get ready and go out with friends. Plus the mid-westerner in me loves saving money. So gather your gal pals because these 10 girls night in activities are far superior to anything outside of the house. 1. Planner play date....
How to Start a New Creative Habit
As the summer winds down and my brain evilly reminds me that 'winter is coming,' I thought it a good time to test drive some new creative habits to keep me busy during the colder months. Sure you could just pop over to the store and strike up a new creative habit, but I find taking these few steps as the best way to start (and stick with)...
How to Balance Friendships When You Have a Hectic Lifestyle
I think it's safe to say that everyone is busy in one way or another. People are constantly juggling work, health, hobbies, and a social life. It's tough work. So here's what you can do to balance friendships when you have a hectic lifestyle (aka everyone...) Check in regularly even if you aren't able to schedule time to see them. I call my check...
That One Time When I Was in a Shitty Relationship
The photo of adorable Gallifrey is here to keep things in perspective. My life and relationships now are stronger than ever. I'm happy. I have a husband and cats that love me. It's all good. But let's talk about that one time I was in that shitty relationship shall we? There are so many things I wish I could go back and tell myself about that...
5 Things I’ve Learned This Year
Halfway done with 2019 and it still feels like I'm just getting going. Isn't that always the case though? Despite still feeling like I'm in 2018, I've learned a few big lessons this year that feel worth sharing. Even if it's just for future Kayla to look back and think, "oh how quaint." All things are difficult before they are easy. I've started...
How I Take Care of Over 30+ Different Houseplants
We recently hosted my 27th birthday at our house. Always having a flair for the dramatic, I wanted the theme to be "urban jungle." Of course it was met with a lot of confusion from friends who are most definitely not plant enthusiasts. As soon as they strolled through the front door it definitely sunk in. Over 30 gorgeous houseplants all stacked...
5 Ways to Make Mental Health a Priority
It's so easy to ignore mental health as the calendar fills up and the days get busy. Yet when your mental health suffers, everything suffers. So here are five easy ways to make mental health a priority in your life. Plan fun outings and events to have something to look forward to beyond work. A few weeks ago I went with my friend Taylor to a...
My Journey to Depression Medication
Let's be honest. I never thought I'd have the ovaries to write a post like this. Here I am just airing out all my personal laundry for the world to see. But you know what? It's important. It's so important to me that I allow myself to be vulnerable and share these usually kept secret things. Because we are all going through something in some...
Easy Ways to Adopt a More Environmentally Friendly Lifestyle
I'm a self described modern day hippie and I could not be more proud of the title. Sure I still shower and maintain a sense of grooming, but I've been taking big steps toward a more environmentally friendly lifestyle. And honestly, it's been so easy to make the switch. One of the biggest hurtles to becoming more eco-friendly is the inconvenience,...
Friendships in My 20s | Three Types
It's no secret that making friends as an adult is hard. You're no longer surrounded by the same people every day in class, and if you work from home, it's even harder to meet people. At the start of my 20s, I had friends few and far between. I felt lonely, unlikable, and just plain down on myself (I'm sure un-diagnosed depression didn't help...