I am so excited to be a part of the Indiana Blogs Fall Tour–five hoosier women, filling the internet with a dose of Autumn each day this week! We will be sharing fall recipes, decor, and fashion. Check back each day to capture all five women. Today’s blogger is Erika of Full & Simple. Erika […]
In May, I exchanged keys to my special education office for keys to my new classroom. For the last nine years, I’ve taught special ed. Now, this August, I’ll embark on a new journey in first grade. I’ll miss teaching special ed, truly. But it’s time for me to use my background in a new […]
I am honored to be a contributor for The Tiny Twig, posting about comparison in friendship. The Tiny Twig, which was founded in 2008 by Hayley Morgan, is a blog about style, wellness, relationships, and responsibilities, and how to navigate life as an adult. I wrote about the ways that comparison suffocates true, deep, authentic […]
For much of my life, I’ve found myself stuck in the middle of feeling like I’m never enough and too much all at once. I’ve been chained by the words not enough–not pretty enough, or smart enough, or far enough along in my life compared to others. I’ve also believed I’m too much–too loud, too opinionated, too […]
“It should be fine.” These were the four words I heard in March 2015. “We’re going to remove this mole, but it should be fine.” Two weeks later a bomb dropped. It was melanoma. I will spare you the details of trauma that ensued the following weeks after the initial shock of my diagnosis, which unfortunately […]
Do you ever find yourself in an eating rut? Adam and I often frequent the same restaurants because we know what to expect and it’s easy and convenient. We’ve been trying to branch out of our Indianapolis suburb and support more local Indianapolis establishments. We’ve been to Shoefly Public House a few times and we […]
Trying out new (to us), local places is something the hubs and I love to do. This past weekend, we visited The Garden Table–a local eatery and juicery in Broad Ripple. In the mood for cold pressed juice, we ordered the $10 juice flight, which offered four flavors in 5-oz. glasses. We chose Amped Almond […]
There must be something wrong with me, I used to think. Amid my dark nights of the soul (and dark mornings and afternoons, too, for that matter), that phrase seemed to unfurl overhead—an ominous banner announcing an uncomfortable truth. Constantly comparing myself to everyone else–friends, family, colleagues, and even strangers on the internet, I […]
My word for 2015 was gratitude. I went on a quest to view life through the lens of gratitude for an entire year. Every day, I wrote down at least one thing to be grateful for. Some days, I couldn’t put my pen down. On other days, if I’m being honest, I struggled to name […]
I am from divorce, and remarriage, and beloved siblings.
I am from blended love–beauty, hope, and amazing grace.
Hi, I’m Ali. On this blog, I write about my journey of living a full life with food allergies, overcoming the comparison trap, and cultivating authenticity. Enter your email to get free stuff and future updates.
