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Between the busyness of life, the lack of time, and the little desire to up the effort, finding a reason to romanticize your life might feel challenging some days. I for one, struggled with understanding, let alone incorporating this concept into my daily rituals. I felt like I had too much going on to bother […]
Even the most perfect *Instagram moms* have tough mom days. I have found so much comfort in #realmotherhood posts because they tend to shed a light on parts of motherhood that aren’t often shared. Every season of motherhood has its’ beautiful and challenging moments. Guiding my littles through big feelings, unjust situations, and messy moments […]
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Hi, I'm Ilse (il-say).
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I'm a writer, lifestyle blogger, and mother sharing my journey of cultivating inner peace and finding moments of beauty and joy in the day-to-day.
We all have pivotal life moments. For me, one of those was becoming a mother. Having littles helped me see life through a different lens; one rooted in letting go of perfection and embracing the perfectly imperfect moments that make life whole. Here, I explore intentional living and how it flows into style, motherhood, living, (and thriving) in today's fast-paced culture.
girl mom, writer, creative, latina, recovering perfectionist
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