As we jump headfirst into the school year, keeping up with energetic four-year-olds requires a few non-negotiables to keep the day running smoothly. From playground survival to quick desk pick-me-ups, here is the breakdown of everything on this year's "must-have" list! Caffeinated + Hydrated Tortoiseshel…

Today, we’re keeping the interactive fun going on the blog! If you loved taking last week's quiz to find your ultimate summer movie squad, you are going to love today's visual reset. As we drift deeper into August, the light starts to shift, the afternoons stretch a little longer, and our homes and routines su…

Welcome to another week of Blogust! As I prepare to turn 38, I sat down to answer 38 questions reflecting on this past year, creative routines, simple pleasures, and what I'm looking forward to in this next trip around the sun. What is the story behind why you started your blog? I started this blog as a creative s…

And just like that, the first week of school is officially in the books! The house has gone from chaotic summer energy to that quiet, post-first-week stillness, and I am sitting here taking a deep, grateful breath. Welcome back to The Friday 3-2-1 Reflection! Taking a moment at the end of a busy week to pause, count o…

I am so excited for today’s post because we are kicking off a brand-new, interactive feature for Blogust: our very first magazine-style personality quiz of the month! If you grew up in the 90s or 2000s, you know there was nothing quite as magical as grabbing a fresh gel pen, flipping through the pages of a glossy maga…

Heading back to work means building a brand-new rhythm! I’ve been spending time getting things organized for my classroom and open house, so naturally mapping out what the new, balanced daily flow looks like will help keep me productive and set up for success! Of course, if life has taught me anything, it’s that daily…

The first week of August hangs at the very top of summer, the top of the live-long year, like the highest seat of a Ferris wheel when it pauses in its turning. The weeks that come before are only a climb from balmy spring, and those that follow a drop to the chill of autumn, but August... is curiously silent, with bla…

It’s officially August, which means my birthday month is here! What better excuse is there to pause, dream a little, and put together a fresh wishlist? Turning 38 calls for a little extra magic, so I gathered all of my absolute dream items into one mood board for this month’s edit. We are stepping into birthday season…