When my grandmother passed away a year and a half ago, I remember reading something that stuck with me through the pain: Grief and joy can coexist. (Source) Through sadness, heartbreak, grief and pain, we can still feel joy. At first it may seem impossible but somehow we pick ourselves back up and we smile…
I’m Okay… And Then I’m Not… (Repeat)

If I had any reservations as to whether or not I wanted to share something so deeply personal on this blog on Friday, every single one of them evaporated the minute your incredibly beautiful, heartbreaking, compassionate, thoughtful and supportive comments began to appear on my blog post and social media channels. Thank you for sharing…
Losing a Baby We Never Got the Chance to Meet
Butternut Squash & White Bean Stew

This recipe for Butternut Squash and White Bean Stew is a hearty, vegetable-packed stew, perfect for a chilly winter dinner. Made with sweet roasted butternut squash, warm curry spices and bright marinated Brussels sprouts it’s a delicious dish that will have you coming back for more. Thank you so much to Blue Apron for sponsoring…
5 Dry Shampoos: Ranked
Sadie’s Birthday Challenge and a Weekend at Home
Our weekend at home was very much needed after weeks of travel, visitors, holiday commitments, etc. It felt so good to reconnect as a family of four (Sadie included!) and even though the weather meant the vast majority of our weekend was spent indoors, it was a rejuvenating one for the Fagan family. Celebrating Sadie…

