Browse the archives
Post Archives
A chronological collection of posts from 2012 onward — covering life, health, beauty, goals, and everything in between.
All posts by Jenn Thomas, organized by category and year. Dive into personal stories, beauty organization tips, health reflections, monthly goals, and more.
Life
- Moving to Nashville
- Online Dating Stories
- Weekend Shenanigans
- {5 for Five} link-ups
Health
- Endometriosis Journey
- Surgery recovery
- Coping & connection
Beauty
- Organizing Beauty Products
- Makeup addiction strategies
- Before & after transformations
Goals
- Monthly Goals & Motivation
- September Goals
- Roots & Wings
Fitness
- Weight Loss Journey
- Weekly check-ins
- Yoga & healthy eating
Design
- Blog Design Credits
- 17th Avenue Designs theme
- WordPress & Genesis
By Year
2015
- Oct 18 Week One Done — Moving to Nashville
- Sep 2015 September Goals
- Sep 2015 Roots & Wings
- Sep 2015 Endometriosis…
- Sep 2015 17th Avenue Designs!
- Aug 2015 How to easily organize your beauty products!
2014
2013
- Jun 2013 Moving to Florida, new jobs, ending a relationship
- May 2013 Social Event of the Season
- Mar 2013 Misadventures in Online Dating
- 2013 {5 for Five} & Weekend Shenanigans link-ups
2012
- 2012 Early posts — blog launch and first entries
Scrolling through the archives of this blog is like flipping through a well-worn journal that has been kept faithfully for years. Each post captures a moment in time, whether it is the excitement of a new week, the quiet struggle of managing chronic health issues, or the simple joy of discovering a new beauty product. The collection starts in the early years and continues right up to the present, meaning readers can trace the full arc of one millennial woman's journey through adulthood. From apartment moves and job changes to friendships and self-care routines, the archive offers a deeply personal record of life as it actually unfolds.
For those who have followed along since the beginning, the archives serve as a nostalgic trip back through shared milestones and familiar stories. Newer readers will find that the chronological format makes it easy to start at the beginning and watch the evolution of the blog's voice, design, and focus areas. Health topics appear regularly, including honest discussions about endometriosis, surgeries, and the ongoing pursuit of feeling better. Beauty and makeup posts sit alongside goal-setting reflections and organizing projects, giving the archive a well-rounded feel that mirrors the many interests and responsibilities of a modern lifestyle blogger.
The archive also reveals how the blog has grown and shifted over time, reflecting both personal changes and broader trends in the blogging world. Early posts may feel simpler, while later entries show a more polished approach to content creation, photography, and storytelling. Throughout it all, the tone remains consistent, conversational, and refreshingly real. Readers who enjoy long-form personal writing will appreciate the depth of the archive, while those looking for practical tips on anything from skincare to productivity will find plenty of useful material scattered throughout the years of posts.
Beyond the individual topics, the archive tells a bigger story about persistence, creativity, and showing up week after week. Blogging is not always glamorous, and the posts reflect the hard days as well as the celebratory ones. There are entries about feeling stuck, starting over, and finding confidence again, right alongside posts about exciting launches, happy milestones, and moments of genuine pride. Taken together, the archives offer a complete picture of what it means to document your own life publicly, with all its messiness and beauty, and to build a community of readers who show up to share in the journey.