2 minute read Hi Reader! We used to store all our wrapping supplies in an under-the-bed tote. It worked great until it didn’t. When I went looking for alternative solutions, I realized I could re-purpose several of our Elfa storage pieces into the gift wrapping station of my dreams. But it was surprisingly difficult to do (despite what The Container Store website shows!) Today, I’m showing you our new setup and breaking down all the tricks I used to get a lot of wrapping supplies into this...

2 minute read Hi Reader! Recently, I’d grown frustrated with my vacuum bag situation. The misshapen blobs. The random re-inflation. Dealing with a cumbersome vacuum every time I wanted something in or out. So I went looking for an alternative and landed on “compression bags.” I’d never seen them before; but based on all the available varieties, I realized this was a trend I was (seemingly) very late to. Today, I’m chatting all about them, why I really like them, and where I think they could...

2 minute read Hey there, Reader! There’s a certain fear to “throwing something out there,” right? Whether it’s an invitation to coffee, a book club suggestion, or a new community service, there is a vulnerability in saying “What do you all think of this idea?” For years, I let the fear of being wrong, stupid, silly, or unlikable keep me from ever suggesting anything. But in recent months, I’ve chosen to stuff that anxiety down and instead speak up, ask the question, or make the suggestion....