Life, But Make It Fun

Self-Improvement Books for The Real Good Life

Let's be real, summer was made for rom-coms, but if your TBR pile is a little too sweet, here is some red meat to really sink your teeth into.

Jun 24 •

School and Substack's Out For Summer!

I don’t know if it’s just my algorithm or a more popular frame of mind, but I’m going Slow Girl Summer this year. Won't you join me?

Jun 12 •

Mantra Of The Day - Add The Dang Ashwagandha Powder!

This might be the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever written. No really. It’s a pontification on ashwagandha powder. Yes, I am the worst, but let's talk…

May 13 •

"Soul Fuel" - What A Wonderful Phrase

Ain't no passing craze! (Well, at least if I can help it.)

May 6 •

Let Us Eat Cake!

Is it okay to keep posting about dessert recipes and skin care routines while everything is so weird? Discuss.

Apr 29 •

Looking For Fun? I've Got Just The Book For You

Okay, they are nonfiction books, so perhaps not everybody's barrel of laughs, but if your mental health is off, something here will help.

Apr 25 •

Round Up of Recipes You Should Be Eating

Joke's on me thinking travel is over. While I start figuring out how to make a meal out of airplane pretzels and gas station snacks, here are a few…

Apr 8 •

What Are Your Food Values?

As a follow up to my last post, I consider all the different things I want food to be. Perhaps this is a worthwhile exercise for you, too.

Apr 4 •

So Are We Not Eating The Chips & Salsa Anymore?

What to do when you like to eat in an era of GLP-1s, eating clean, and "it's the perimenopause"?

Apr 1 •

Let Me Rephrase That

Two different statements stopped me in my tracks recently. Let's see if they catch your attention too.

Mar 26 •

Raise your hand if you're surprised? ****Nods with minimal surprise as she sees no hands.***

Mar 14 •

February Cookbook of the Month - Snackable Bakes

My love for this cookbook nor the amount of butter, sugar, and flour I've donated in the name of testing it knows no bounds!

Feb 28 •

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