I’ll be honest with you: Although I love living in Southern California, a place with more sunny days than not, I’m not a fan of the heat. While most of my days here are marked by perfectly pleasant weather, the summer months can feel oppressive, with temperatures often rising to triple digits and staying that […] The post A Grown-Up Guide to a Kid-Sized Summer first appeared on Bella Grace Magazine.| Bella Grace Magazine
Most mornings begin the same way, and I find comfort in that. Whether I’m in the office that day or working from home, it always starts by brewing a pot of coffee. While it starts to percolate, I step outside for a few minutes to feel the sun on my face while our dog, Marjie, […] The post Small Rituals, Big Comforts first appeared on Bella Grace Magazine.| Bella Grace Magazine
Look Around: A List of Things Hiding in Plain Sight You never know what you have been living with until you really look. I am in a mood to have fun today. Let’s do this together.Pick a spot. A corn…| The Bespectacled Mother
It felt as though it called out to me, begging me to take it home with me. A book I had never heard of before stood out among its neighbors on the shelf. I ran my fingers along the gold lettering on the spine, and without hesitation, placed it in my shopping basket, and paid […] The post Stacks of Promises first appeared on Bella Grace Magazine.| Bella Grace Magazine
Who doesn’t find themselves with a case of the Sunday Scaries every now and then? Though Sundays are often known as a day to rest, I can find it hard to relax as the weekend winds down and my mind starts to shift to all that awaits me Monday morning. I think of all I […] The post Romanticizing Sundays first appeared on Bella Grace Magazine.| Bella Grace Magazine
We all have those days when we wake up feeling less than chipper for no particular reason … we just feel “blah.” Whenever I’m feeling this way, it can be helpful to read encouraging or uplifting words from others, especially those that focus on keeping a positive mindset or capture how I hope to live […] The post 10 Uplifting Quotes to Start Your Day on a Positive Note first appeared on Bella Grace Magazine.| Bella Grace Magazine
As the year comes to an end, it can be all too easy to dwell on all that wasn’t accomplished — the goals that weren’t met and the projects that were never completed. It’s no secret that many of us are too hard on ourselves and never recognize all that we managed to do. With […] The post 24 Things From 2024 Worth Celebrating first appeared on Bella Grace Magazine.| Bella Grace Magazine
