Hi everyone, Happy New Year! I can’t believe I am writing this in 2026, each year truly passes by faster as I get older. I know I am loved and have so much love to give my loved ones each day, but something about the cold winter and warm cozy indoors, friends and family reunions, and holiday time off -  makes December feel like the most eventful, wonderful, and loving time of the year followed by thanksgiving. Let’s get to the recap.  — Stephanie  Lifestyle, Lows, Lessons: Career-wise, I feel...

December always feels like a deep exhale - the kind that deserves its own diary entry. A month filled with cozy moments, packed calendars, and little celebrations that somehow all blur together. Between the holiday gatherings, festive drinks, game nights, and time spent with the people who make life feel full, December wrapped 2025 up in the softest way. As excited as I am to step into a new year with fresh intentions and energy, there’s something bittersweet about saying goodbye to a year...

This month became a collection of little weekend escapes. It was hectic, sure, but somehow each one was exactly what I needed. Let's jump right in! Lifestyle: Travel & Relationships Joshua Tree This month, I went on a Joshua Tree weekend trip with the boys in my family to celebrate my brother’s birthday. I gifted the lodging as his present, and it made my heart so warm seeing how much they loved the spot I picked, my dad even said, “We need to come back, but for longer next time!” At this...