If I polled a random sampling of people asking them to describe 2020 in one word, I think the clear winner would be sadness. A year filled with heartache and loss felt by each of us around the world - we endured heartache and crippling sadness as a global...
Welcome to Collecting Daisies
Is’t it about time we had a lifestyle blog for women 40+ that wasn’t sunshine and roses – but rather a collection of daisies inspired by real life?
If you’re like me, you’re tired of blogs that ignore women over a certain age. I’m a proud Gen X that celebrates the age and stage that I’m in – I’ve earned my place in the sun, as have you. It’s about time we focused on ourselves – so go ahead, plan your next trip, buy the shoes… celebrate yourself.
This blog is a safe place that I hope you’ll find inspirational, supportive and chalked full of feel-it-in-your-bones truth, creative ideas and useful tips. You may even find yourself entertained by my sometimes funny, always honest, raw and uncensored posts about mental health, weight loss, travel, living intentionally and all of the stuff in between.
While I started this blog as a way to manage my depression and anxiety, it has turned into a guide for living your best life – no matter what. I blog about daily life, home decor, travel and unique adventures that I am fortunate enough to join in on!
While I started this blog as a way to manage my depression and anxiety, it has turned into a guide for living your best life – no matter what. I blog about daily life, home decor, travel and unique adventures that I am fortunate enough to join in on!
Start here…
Like all good things, this blog has evolved over time – not just the design, but what I write about. I started blogging for myself – a way to express my journey with mental health challenges and living more intensionally. And whileI still share these experiences, this blog is now a collection of my life adventures and everything in between.
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The latest blogs…
2020: A Gift that Keeps Giving
If 2020 has taught me anything, it’s that mind over matter is real. That mindfulness is better than any therapy. And most importantly, I learned that I am in control – but I needed to want it.
I write when I’m sad.
Dementia slowly, then quickly, took my stepdad. It started with his memory and then took his physical well-being.
Living Life Uncomfortably
Living life uncomfortably might be the best way to live – ever. I was cleaning out my computer files this morning and discovered this gem, tucked into a folder called “Possible Blogs”. I couldn’t believe I had written this and hadn’t post it – what was holding me back from completing it? I’ve re-read it […]
Do you Beachbody?
Over the last few years, I have been approached by at least 10 lovely ladies asking if I would join their Beachbody team. Who me? A fitness coach? Laughable.
How I Became Truly Self-Aware
January 7, 2020. A happy, self-aware me. I thought I was self-aware until I wasn't. But then I was. How I became truly self-aware was a journey that started with realizing that I wasn't as aware as I thought I had been... When I was in my early 20s I would write out...
5 Things to do in NYC in December
New York City is always a good idea. And winter in NYC is my favourite time to visit because every street corner, every place you look, is it's own celebration of possibility. Every dream and every hope feels possible. NYC in winter casts a magical spell on all that...
Travel Packing Guide
How to travel like a rockstar.