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6-Month Reflection
Optimize with Jacqueline It’s officially been six months since I started posting to this blog, and honestly… it’s been a journey. Some days I’m excited to create and share, and other days it feels overwhelming—like one more thing on an already full plate. But even with the ups and downs, I’m proud that I showed…
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Planning a Slumber Party for Women in Their 30s 💕
One of my best friends in the whole world got both some bad news and wonderful news at the same time — she found out she was pregnant and diagnosed with breast cancer. Fast forward to now: she has a beautiful, healthy baby girl and is officially cancer-free. Phew. Our group of friends has been…
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3D Prints for the Home Gym 🏋️♀️
We’ve had our home gym for about a year now, and I absolutely love it. Over time, I’ve added a few fun 3D-printed accessories that I use almost every day — small things that make a big difference in keeping everything organized and easy to access. 🌀 Yoga Mat Hoop The first print I made…
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Taking Care of Grandpa
One of my favorite people in the entire world is my Grandpa. He taught me so much and absolutely spoiled me as a kid. Honestly, he pretty much raised me. I love this man deeply—he shaped my work ethic and always encouraged me to become whatever I wanted to be. Before I was born, he…
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What’s in Your Medicine Cabinet?
I’ve seen the insides of a lot of medicine cabinets over the years and—holy hell—some of them are chaotic. What the heck is going on in there?! From a minimalist standpoint, I wanted to share what’s actually in my medicine cabinet. It’s not overflowing with random products, and everything has a purpose. I only keep…
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How to Successfully Implement 5S in Your Workplace
Have you ever lost your car keys? You check everywhere—drawers, countertops, bags—because there are a million places they could be. Then, in frustration, you promise yourself you’ll always put them in the same spot so you can stop wasting time scrambling around when you’re already late. That designated key spot? That’s 5S in action. 5S…
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🚐 Oregon RV Road Trip: From Orange County to Portland
Fall 2025 Adventure with Zack & Messi This September, we packed up an RV, loaded our dog Messi, and hit the road for a week-long trip from Orange County, California to Portland, Oregon. It was a mix of scenic drives, cozy campsites, national parks, breweries, pumpkin patches, and one chaotic dog. Here’s the full story…
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My Sourdough Journey
My sourdough adventure started this summer, inspired by the bread we loved in Bora Bora (and the $7 price tag back home). I figured I could make four loaves for $10—and it’s also my husband’s favorite, so naturally I had to “ruin” him with fresh bread. I jumped in with my own starter (named Dragon—because…
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Workouts
My goal is to be a thriving, agile 90-year-old woman living her best life. That means my workouts are designed for longevity—not a “get shredded fast” plan or a crash program to look good for a bikini. This is a workout routine I can sustain for the rest of my life, and I truly enjoy…
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Face Routine
This blog has always been a space for honesty, so let’s talk about my face and aging. I’m not a spring chicken anymore—I’ve got wrinkles, gray hair, and I’m 38. And honestly? I love being this age. Lately, I’ve been watching Younger on Netflix, and part of me laughs because with some Botox, I’m sure…
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