Weekend Wisdom: Do less. I went hiking early Sunday morning and looking at the very few pictures I took, I see that I didn't capture the whole experience. The pictures show stunning wild flowers, a crystal clear mountain lake and views that take your breath away. What they didn't show were the zillions of mosquitos swarming me the the entire hike. You couldn't hear my heavy breathing and swearing as tried to outrun these little mother buggers. It was a great reminder that what we see on...

Hello Reader, So many of us (myself included) forgot that we are allowed to write our own permission slips. We can do what we want, live the way we want to live and do what ever it takes to take care of ourselves. Writing a permission slip for yourself will help you take action. It's a great reminder that you have agency over your life and that you don't need to seek permission or validation from someone else. 8 Permission Slips For Adults (that you didn't know you needed) xo, Courtney

Weekend Wisdom: You don't have to explain yourself. I wrote this last year and I feel exactly the same way today. When I look back on the summer of 2025, I want to remember my first bite of a tomato sandwich, the summer romance novel I was reading, the outdoor concert with my family and the early morning walks and coffee in the backyard. I want the calm moments to rise and the chaotic moments to fade. This doesn’t mean avoiding the tough stuff, in fact it’s how we build strength for it. The...