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Hello! I’m Ali, also known as: teacher, social media manager, podcaster, wife to Adam, new mom to Adison, foodie, and lover of goldendoodles. Especially the fluffy ones.

Welcome to my blog. I’m so glad you stopped by.

I am a huge fan of Instagram, coffee, baking, fitness, authentic friendship, and Gilmore Girls.

Photo by Joy Lane Photography.

I started this blog with some burning questions:

Can someone with food allergies enjoy food and enjoy life?

How do I cultivate a life of authenticity and purpose in order to overcome the comparison trap?

What does it mean to live a beautiful and simple life?

If you have a passion for living with all you are–as you are, and enjoying a whole and healthy life, then this blog is for you.

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New here? Here are some popular posts to check out:

A Manifesto for Authentic Friendship Ebook

31 Days of the Enneagram

Dear 19-Year Old Self, A Look Back On Anorexia and Recovery

#InstaEnvy, My First Ebook

You are Doing Important Work

Photo by Joy Lane Photography

Here are a few of my favorites!

FAVORITE THINGS:

coffee
handwritten cards
dark chocolate
authenticity
Gilmore Girls
words
bravery