Someone very dear to me admitted something tough: she hates New Year's Eve. She said she often cries during the countdown. And when friends say "oh, you're crying because you're so happy!" she is actually crying because she's upset. When I asked why, she really...
The Power of Not Being Polite
Have you ever had someone ask, “How are you?” and basically walk away before you could answer? Or, have you asked someone this question and then they go into a long spiel about how they feel, and you regret asking because you are actually in a rush? This, friends, is...
Giving Thanks for the Tough Stuff
Thanksgiving is almost here and I'm stumbling upon lots of articles and blog posts about gratitude and giving thanks. There are so many awesome practices out there for recognizing, cultivating, and expressing thanks. It's great! A few I have found or discovered...
What to Wear Underneath Leggings and Tight Pants
I don't care what anyone says: I love to wear leggings. To yoga, to work, to run errands, with a sassy top - you name it. And luckily, now there are tight dress pants and slacks that feel just like leggings, only with a style upgrade. I've gotten quite a few questions...
Learn to Love: Your Bum
After diving into learning to love your legs, I'm back ... with some "back" talk. That's right. This time, I'm talking about learning to love: your butt.Whatever you call it: bum, butt, booty, peach, ass, behind, caboose, tookus, bootay, buttocks, posterior, bottom,...
Self-Care with the Elements
Fall kicks off a series of months with less outdoor time, and less time in nature. Connecting with nature and the four natural elements of the zodiac is a huge way to say hurray, especially when you're using them for some serious self-care. I've got a few ways to say...
How (and Why) to Go Outside Your Comfort Zone
I'm back from my #HurrayVacay to Puerto Rico and I have a lot to share with you. This trip was filled with highs and lows, hurrays and what-the-hays. The entire experience was a big lesson in finding, stepping out of, and redefining my comfort zone. I came back a...
Salt Water Cures Everything
If you've got a problem, chances are that salt water can help. And I'm not talking about basic physical problems like gargling with salt water for a sore throat, or even saline solution for tired eyes. I mean deeper problems and solutions: sweat, tears, the sea. "The...
Lessons From Prom
Prom was a loooong time ago. And looking back, I learned a lot about myself, about relationships, and about my body during those prom years. I'm looking back on big life lessons that I realized then, and that I'm realizing now. And, I got dressed up in prom attire...
On Turning Thirty-Onederful
Kimmay Caldwell, photographed by Bret Josephs. Hair and Makeup by Jen Brooks Washburn. Hurray - it's my birthday! Today, January 9th, 31 years ago, I was born into this world. Sometimes that feels like a long time ago. I feel wise, and accomplished, and experienced....