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The Best Thing I Almost Missed

Have you ever had a day where you realized you found something that brought you joy? Not something small and not a little joy,...

Festival Rules 2.0

What a whirlwind day.  I woke up on our April festival day, excited and ready to go.  I was checking my email while drinking...

When Things Don’t Go According to Plan

There were two main reasons I decided to name these festivals, instead of simply calling them dates or plans. Festivals are extremely difficult to reschedule. ...

The Art of Thoughtful Celebrations

Infusing magic into our lives feels like a rite of passage.  My mom is a designer of memories.  Looking back, I can recall countless...

Choosing Adventure Over Routine

I’m back from my extended hiatus! Part of why I paused writing was because I turned a hobby into a chore.  I took my...

About Elaina Pearls

I design my life intentionally, from monthly personal festivals to bold style challenges to mindful career moves, and I’m bringing you along with me. The...
Elaina Pearl
I design my life intentionally and I'm bringing you along with me. Every post ends with a challenge, because every day is an opportunity to elevate your life.

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The Truth About Surprise Parties

Are surprise parties really worth all the stress? The intense planning, manipulation, strategy, tactics, and effort all lead up to a moment that may or may not actually be a surprise.  Since the probability of a surprise being ruined feels high, wouldn’t it be easier to use that energy for literally anything else? Yes.  Unfortunately, I am not in the business of doing things the easy way and recently planned one for my older sister that was Sims themed.

Avoid Sunday Scaries, Reach Your Full Potential

This blog post focuses on how to prepare for your week and avoid Sunday Scaries. Sundays are the best day to plan your week correctly.

New York City Rainbow Color Challenge: Part 2

This blog post is the second of three posts in the NYC Rainbow Color Challenge series. This post focuses on Yellow & Green photoshoots.

Seeing in Black and White: On Nuance and Perspective

The phrase black and white can have many meanings. The English language is amazing and highly confusing that this could be the case.

Easy Guide to A Less Painful Hosting Experience

Airbnb Thanksgiving 2022 Hosting for the first time can be a daunting task at any age.  It felt like we leveled up when we decided...

Time to Rebrand and Thrive

This blog post is about finding yourself and not being afraid to stay 100% true to who you are. It has taken some time, but finally, she is ready to Rebrand.

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