Motivation

Dallas Half Marathon Recap 2025
This race felt SO special. I have this belief that every time we accomplish a goal, we climb a “confidence ladder” that makes us feel even MORE confident that we’re

How I Lost 25 Pounds…And Kept It Off For 10 Years
You might be wondering why an Austin food blogger (hi!) is writing about weight loss when it’s something I’ve literally never talked to y’all about in my decade+ of blogging.

How I Accidentally Became A Six-Figure Blogger
Ok, “accidentally” isn’t exactly correct… …but I can tell you that when I signed up for somuchlifetolive.blogspot.com more than a decade ago, I wasn’t thinking, “great, here’s to my first

A Reminder: You Are Doing Enough This Holiday Season
I’m typing this on December 21st, 2023. Just 4 sleeps ‘til Christmas! I still have a stack of our family holiday cards that haven’t been sent out yet. Those friends

Life Update: I’m Lifting Now!
A funny little update, but this is my newest undertaking! For years before I started going through pregnancy, I was a barre fanatic. I loved it! I went to the

7 Tips To Prioritize Self Care
I actually hate the term “self care” because it’s been coined as this special thing. For some reason, we tend to view it as a treat that we strive toward…but never
Hi there! I’m Kelsey. Austin, TX resident, foodie, and travel book author. I live in ATX with my husband and my two adorable boys.
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