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Today is my 32nd birthday and if there’s anythin Today is my 32nd birthday and if there’s anything I’ve learned in my last year that I want to take with me into this year, it’s this:

I make my own magic 🪄

I am capable of creating, crafting, and designing this next chapter of life to be whatever I want. Infertility cannot stop me anymore. And I can’t wait.

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Happy birthday to my ride-or-die and bff for life Happy birthday to my ride-or-die and bff for life @ericaligenza. To have her in your life means you have the most loyal, inspiring, and generous friend that you would ever ask for. I can’t believe that this little app brought us together (with our girl @blondeandambitiousblog) so many years ago. Grateful that they both turned out to be real people (lol) and women who have held me up during the hardest times of my adult life. 

Hope you have the best day, E! Counting down the days until we are together again! ❤️

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We fix each other’s crowns instead of pointing o We fix each other’s crowns instead of pointing out they are crooked. 👑 

To the women to always have my back, who inspire me daily to level up, who cry with me, who cheer me on, who save a seat at the table for me, and who keep fighting the good fight - I love you. You keep my world vibrant, and keep me going on my hardest days. 

Happy International Women’s Day!

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2021 felt like a dumpster fire that burned out of 2021 felt like a dumpster fire that burned out of control about 90% of the time. Between a cancer scare that resulted in countless scans and blood tests, failed infertility treatments that broke our hearts every time, no matter how much we tried not to get our hopes up, and then the devastating blow that I needed to have a total hysterectomy and thus ending any hopes we had of starting our family - I felt like my life and my hopes and my dreams for our future had been reduced to a pile of ash. 

It feels surreal, to be starting the new year feeling so grateful for where 2021 left me. For the first time in four years, I have energy, motivation, and can actually get out of bed without being in extreme pain. I can actually think beyond the next 24 hours and make plans that I can follow through on. My life doesn’t revolve around iron transfusions, cycle tracking, or the anxiety that comes with the two week wait. 

What’s been even more surreal is to be able to say that I have been finding more acceptance and purpose in our new childless future and life. If I can’t have the life I planned on, then I’m going to live the hell out of the life I have instead. Dustin and I are rebuilding our futures both separately and together, and for the first time in four years, I’m excited to see what comes next for us. I feel more steady in this new life and more sure of the path we’re on then ever before. 

For in order to rise from its own ashes, 
A phoenix must first burn. 

2021 burned me. 
So I’m 2022, I will rise. 

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Endlessly grateful for being 6 weeks post op from Endlessly grateful for being 6 weeks post op from my total hysterectomy and feeling more like myself than I have in over a year. And I’m endlessly grateful for this guy - who has been my rock through every doctor’s appointment, every procedure, and every day I couldn’t get out of bed. Not only that, he is the sweetest, most tender uncle to our nieces that I could ever hope or ask for to share our girls with.
Just grateful for my health and my love and the hope for better days.

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You are the keeper of all my secrets, the guardian You are the keeper of all my secrets, the guardian against all my fears, and the safe place I call home. 

Grateful to have you by my side as we walk into an unknown future that neither of us were prepared to face. But every day we walk further down our new road, I find more solid footing and more hope for what’s to come, because you keep me grounded through the waves of grief.

I love you. ❤️

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I’m officially three weeks post hysterectomy tod I’m officially three weeks post hysterectomy today and was feeling well enough to shoot the holiday campaign photos for @shopmscb (with the help from my partner in crime, @kenzie_peach)

In fact, I told my surgeon last week at my first post-op appointment that I’m actually feeling the best I’ve felt ALL year. And I mean, that’s saying something since I was only two weeks post-op then, right? 

Even though the decision to go through with the hysterectomy felt impossibly hard to make, I know now that I made the right choice for me, my sanity, and my body. I feel more like me in the last week than I have in over a year. It’s like I’m waking up from a long, painful, dark hibernation and my world is starting to fill with vibrant colors again.

And even though I’m still sad it had to come to this, I am also feeling excited for what’s to come.

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There’s been a little more laughter in our home There’s been a little more laughter in our home lately. Snuggles and kisses and staying up way too late watching Netflix. It’s like the worst is behind us and we’re on the other side of what we’ve been dreading and the darkness that has covered us for so long is starting to lift. It doesn’t mean we’re 100% okay, but we can feel the light and the hope for the future and we’re choosing to face it hand-in-hand, together. 

And every night, you whisper to me: “This isn’t your fault. You’re my best friend. I love you more today than ever before. We’re going to live a beautiful life together.” And every night, we grow a little bit closer and our hearts mend a little more, and I know deep in my bones, that we’re going to be okay.

I love you, Dustin.

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You know, I really couldn’t believe that it was April but today as I was driving home for lunch, I realized that all the trees in our neighborhood are starting to bloom so it really MUST BE APRIL! I’m so excited warmer weather is on the way, although I’m nervous about how dry our winter has been here in Utah. We seriously only got one serious snowstorm this year, which means our snowpack is low in the mountains. Everyone is saying out summer is going to be HOT this year. We’re trying super duper hard to save up and put central air in the house before June comes, but I’m not sure if we’ll be able to swing it this year. Fingers crossed.

Anyway, I wanted to take a minute and share some of my favorite things from March because it was a GOOD month. I mean, it was crazy crazy busy, but it was good. It was probably the best March I’ve had in a long time!

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Favorite Things | March

Maybelline’s SuperStay Matte Ink Lippies – I saw a few of my favorite beauty bloggers talk about this product on Instagram (Meg says it stayed on ALL DAY at Disney World for her) so I went on a mission to get my hands on some and try it out. THESE ARE BULLETPROOF! I’ve done all day wear tests on Instagram stories twice and I went 12-14 hours without reapplying ONCE. Of course, by the end of the 14 hours, they didn’t look amazing, but they honestly didn’t look too awful either. They are not drying at all and they DON’T transfer. I’m not kidding. Nothing on my cup, my straw, my teeth, my husband, or Teddy’s white head. My favorite color is Lover, but I also really love Seductress. I want to get my hands on some brighter colors for spring soon!

Pitch Perfect 3 – I got to team up with Universal Home Studios and throw myself a birthday party to celebrate Pitch Perfect 3 coming out on Blu-Ray in March. I had so much fun with my girlfriends having a “Pitches Night In” (all the details on how to throw a similar party here) and friends, this movie is HYSTERICAL. Dustin and I have watched it at least three times since my party – it’s so funny. I think it’s even funnier than the second one. Definitely a pick-me-up kind movie to have on hand at all times.

Pitch Perfect Themed Birthday Party - adult birthday party idea with trail mix bar // Hey There, Chelsie

Tony Moly I’m Real Lemon Mask Sheet – Remember when I had two “friends” (cough -pimples- cough) move onto my face a couple weeks ago? I named them and everything (although I admit, I can only remember one of the names – Thorton.) All my usual tips and tricks were not making those suckers go away and in an act of desperation, I reached into my mask basket and decided to try the Lemon Mask Sheet from Tony Moly. I woke up the next morning and I KID. YOU. NOT. – those pimples were almost gone. I couldn’t believe it. Was it a fluke? Not sure. But my skin looked bright and it felt great and there was almost no sign of those dudes. I went out and bought 3 more to have on hand in case this happens again (and then we can see if they really do help reduce pimples!)

Just Right by Purina – I announced my partnership with Just Right by Purina last month and still cannot get over how freaking adorable the packaging is. Just Right by Purina allows you to personalize kibble to your doggo’s dietary needs and then sends the kibble in packages with your dog’s FACE ON IT. NO, I AM NOT JOKING! YES, TEDDY SHOULD BE A DOG FOOD BAG MODEL. Also, the food is awesome quality (more on how to pick the best kibble for your dog here) and you can adjust the formula whenever you want. Win. Win. Win.

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Foot Poofs from Home Goods – Last Friday we went on an Instagram Stories adventure to find a foot poof for my office that would match that cozy chair that I got for my birthday. I was really nervous that it would be gone but thankfully after a frantic search, I found it. It is almost the EXACT shade of linen at my office chair; they literally look like they were made for each other. I wanted a foot poof because I like putting my feet up but also, I wanted something my photographer, Sadie, could stand on because she’s a tinnnny bit shorter than me. I’m waiting on one final piece to come in the mail for my office and then I’ll be revealing it all on my blog! I can’t wait to show you how I finally arranged my furniture (it’s been an ongoing battle to figure out how to get it to work.)

#yearofme Spring Cleaning Facebook Challenge – At the beginning of the year, I launched a #yearofme Facebook group for any friend or reader of HTC to join. The goal was to support and encourage each other to hit our goals for 2018 and to make it truly the #yearofme. I’ll be honest .- I struggled after the first couple weeks to figure out how to keep it active and rolling. Last week, as I was trying to get some work done (and couldn’t focus because of the dishes in my sink) I decided to launch a month-long spring cleaning challenge in the #yearofme FB group. I know that I always get distracted from doing the things I want to do when my house is dirty, but I also do not have the time or stamina to hammer it all out in a weekend. So, we’re breaking it down into small, daily tasks. And there are PRIZES involved – every time someone posts a picture of their completed task (like their clean microwave) they get entered to win that week’s prize. No strings attached – just clean your house! There is still time to jump in, so if you want to join, we’d love to have you!

Spring Cleaning Challenge 2018 // Hey There, Chelsie

Bathpack Brush – THIS BRUSH. THIS BRUSH IS BETTER THEN ANY BRUSH TO EVER EXIST. YES, THE CAPS ARE NECESSARY! And yes, the bathpack brush is 10X better than the Wet Brush. No, I’m not kidding. This brush works on both wet and dry hair and literally brushes away every snarl and knot without causing any pain. I lost mine when we went to Moab in February and tried to go back to my old WetBrush and lasted two days before I ordered two more brushes. I will never be without a Bathpack Brush again. Best part? This brush is only FIVE DOLLARS. YOU CANNOT GO WRONG.

Flemmings Steak House – Dustin treated me to the FANCIEST birthday dinner at Flemming’s Steakhouse in downtown Salt Lake City last weekend and it was worth every. single. penny. May have been the most expensive meal I’ve ever had but oh my gosh, it was beyond my wildest dreams. Little known fact about me – I’m MADLY obsessed with cooking shows (I fall asleep to Chopped on the reg.) and I always want to try “fancy” food. We had the Portabella Mushroom ravioli for our appetizer and I have never had pasta so good in my life. Also, Flemming’s knows how to make you feel special! They gave me a birthday card signed by all the staff upon our arrival and sent us home with freshly made chocolate truffles on our way out.

Flemmings Steak House - Salt Lake City // Hey There, Chelsie - A Salt Lake City Based Style Blog

x Living in Yellow Hannah Ruched Faux Wrap Dress – I have admired Erin from Living in Yellow for years, so I definitely wanted to get my hands on something from her new collaborative collection at Nordstrom. I decided to try out her ruched faux wrapped dress because I’ve been trying hard to embrace my body and celebrate the hard work I’ve been putting into taking care of it. This dress is a little shorter than I normally wear but I felt SMOKIN’ in it and it was really fun to have a sassy date-night dress to wear. Of course, I promptly changed into sweatpants right when we got home and before we went shopping for my office chair, but hey! That’s what living life is all about – a balance of wearing dresses and sweatpants. Anyway, this dress is super comfortable and super flattering because of the ruched waist detail. It is also a good layering dress and goes well with cardigans and jackets! I ordered both a medium and a large to try on and the medium ended up being a perfect fit, so I’d say this is true to size.

X LIVING IN YELLOW HANNAH RUCHED FAUX WRAP DRESS // Hey There, Chelsie


March has been good to me this year and I’m so grateful. I think it’s truly a sign that I’m on the right track to making 2018 the #yearofme. April is already looking to be like a super busy, crazy month – Dustin and I have started our backyard landscaping project, we celebrate our 5 year wedding anniversary next week and my girlfriends are coming out to visit right after that! On top of that, I’ve got some other projects in the works that I can’t wait to shareeee.

Okay, tell me what your favorite things from March have been in the comments below. Annnnnnd go!

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Today is my 32nd birthday and if there’s anythin Today is my 32nd birthday and if there’s anything I’ve learned in my last year that I want to take with me into this year, it’s this:

I make my own magic 🪄

I am capable of creating, crafting, and designing this next chapter of life to be whatever I want. Infertility cannot stop me anymore. And I can’t wait.

#heytherechelsie #myvibrantlife #harrypotterworldorlando #birthdaywish #lifeafterinfertility #childlessnotbychoice #ttccommunity #lifeaftermiscarriage
Happy birthday to my ride-or-die and bff for life Happy birthday to my ride-or-die and bff for life @ericaligenza. To have her in your life means you have the most loyal, inspiring, and generous friend that you would ever ask for. I can’t believe that this little app brought us together (with our girl @blondeandambitiousblog) so many years ago. Grateful that they both turned out to be real people (lol) and women who have held me up during the hardest times of my adult life. 

Hope you have the best day, E! Counting down the days until we are together again! ❤️

#heytherechelsie #myvibrantlife #friendsforkeeps #instagramfriends #marchbirthday #friendshipbracelets #bffgoals👭
We fix each other’s crowns instead of pointing o We fix each other’s crowns instead of pointing out they are crooked. 👑 

To the women to always have my back, who inspire me daily to level up, who cry with me, who cheer me on, who save a seat at the table for me, and who keep fighting the good fight - I love you. You keep my world vibrant, and keep me going on my hardest days. 

Happy International Women’s Day!

#womensmonth #internationalwomensday #girlganggoals #girlgangs #womenhelpingwomen #squad❤️
2021 felt like a dumpster fire that burned out of 2021 felt like a dumpster fire that burned out of control about 90% of the time. Between a cancer scare that resulted in countless scans and blood tests, failed infertility treatments that broke our hearts every time, no matter how much we tried not to get our hopes up, and then the devastating blow that I needed to have a total hysterectomy and thus ending any hopes we had of starting our family - I felt like my life and my hopes and my dreams for our future had been reduced to a pile of ash. 

It feels surreal, to be starting the new year feeling so grateful for where 2021 left me. For the first time in four years, I have energy, motivation, and can actually get out of bed without being in extreme pain. I can actually think beyond the next 24 hours and make plans that I can follow through on. My life doesn’t revolve around iron transfusions, cycle tracking, or the anxiety that comes with the two week wait. 

What’s been even more surreal is to be able to say that I have been finding more acceptance and purpose in our new childless future and life. If I can’t have the life I planned on, then I’m going to live the hell out of the life I have instead. Dustin and I are rebuilding our futures both separately and together, and for the first time in four years, I’m excited to see what comes next for us. I feel more steady in this new life and more sure of the path we’re on then ever before. 

For in order to rise from its own ashes, 
A phoenix must first burn. 

2021 burned me. 
So I’m 2022, I will rise. 

#heytherechelsie #myvibrantlife #childlessnotbychoice #childlessafterinfertility #lifeafterinfertility #findingpurpose #ttccommunity #infertilityawareness #jamaicavacation #wordoftheyear #ttcsupport
Endlessly grateful for being 6 weeks post op from Endlessly grateful for being 6 weeks post op from my total hysterectomy and feeling more like myself than I have in over a year. And I’m endlessly grateful for this guy - who has been my rock through every doctor’s appointment, every procedure, and every day I couldn’t get out of bed. Not only that, he is the sweetest, most tender uncle to our nieces that I could ever hope or ask for to share our girls with.
Just grateful for my health and my love and the hope for better days.

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You are the keeper of all my secrets, the guardian You are the keeper of all my secrets, the guardian against all my fears, and the safe place I call home. 

Grateful to have you by my side as we walk into an unknown future that neither of us were prepared to face. But every day we walk further down our new road, I find more solid footing and more hope for what’s to come, because you keep me grounded through the waves of grief.

I love you. ❤️

#heytherechelsie #myvibrantlife #hysterectomy #childlessnotbychoice #ttccommunity #childless #adenomyosis #ttcjourney #infertilityawareness
I’m officially three weeks post hysterectomy tod I’m officially three weeks post hysterectomy today and was feeling well enough to shoot the holiday campaign photos for @shopmscb (with the help from my partner in crime, @kenzie_peach)

In fact, I told my surgeon last week at my first post-op appointment that I’m actually feeling the best I’ve felt ALL year. And I mean, that’s saying something since I was only two weeks post-op then, right? 

Even though the decision to go through with the hysterectomy felt impossibly hard to make, I know now that I made the right choice for me, my sanity, and my body. I feel more like me in the last week than I have in over a year. It’s like I’m waking up from a long, painful, dark hibernation and my world is starting to fill with vibrant colors again.

And even though I’m still sad it had to come to this, I am also feeling excited for what’s to come.

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There’s been a little more laughter in our home There’s been a little more laughter in our home lately. Snuggles and kisses and staying up way too late watching Netflix. It’s like the worst is behind us and we’re on the other side of what we’ve been dreading and the darkness that has covered us for so long is starting to lift. It doesn’t mean we’re 100% okay, but we can feel the light and the hope for the future and we’re choosing to face it hand-in-hand, together. 

And every night, you whisper to me: “This isn’t your fault. You’re my best friend. I love you more today than ever before. We’re going to live a beautiful life together.” And every night, we grow a little bit closer and our hearts mend a little more, and I know deep in my bones, that we’re going to be okay.

I love you, Dustin.

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Today is my 32nd birthday and if there’s anythin Today is my 32nd birthday and if there’s anything I’ve learned in my last year that I want to take with me into this year, it’s this:

I make my own magic 🪄

I am capable of creating, crafting, and designing this next chapter of life to be whatever I want. Infertility cannot stop me anymore. And I can’t wait.

#heytherechelsie #myvibrantlife #harrypotterworldorlando #birthdaywish #lifeafterinfertility #childlessnotbychoice #ttccommunity #lifeaftermiscarriage
Happy birthday to my ride-or-die and bff for life Happy birthday to my ride-or-die and bff for life @ericaligenza. To have her in your life means you have the most loyal, inspiring, and generous friend that you would ever ask for. I can’t believe that this little app brought us together (with our girl @blondeandambitiousblog) so many years ago. Grateful that they both turned out to be real people (lol) and women who have held me up during the hardest times of my adult life. 

Hope you have the best day, E! Counting down the days until we are together again! ❤️

#heytherechelsie #myvibrantlife #friendsforkeeps #instagramfriends #marchbirthday #friendshipbracelets #bffgoals👭
We fix each other’s crowns instead of pointing o We fix each other’s crowns instead of pointing out they are crooked. 👑 

To the women to always have my back, who inspire me daily to level up, who cry with me, who cheer me on, who save a seat at the table for me, and who keep fighting the good fight - I love you. You keep my world vibrant, and keep me going on my hardest days. 

Happy International Women’s Day!

#womensmonth #internationalwomensday #girlganggoals #girlgangs #womenhelpingwomen #squad❤️
2021 felt like a dumpster fire that burned out of 2021 felt like a dumpster fire that burned out of control about 90% of the time. Between a cancer scare that resulted in countless scans and blood tests, failed infertility treatments that broke our hearts every time, no matter how much we tried not to get our hopes up, and then the devastating blow that I needed to have a total hysterectomy and thus ending any hopes we had of starting our family - I felt like my life and my hopes and my dreams for our future had been reduced to a pile of ash. 

It feels surreal, to be starting the new year feeling so grateful for where 2021 left me. For the first time in four years, I have energy, motivation, and can actually get out of bed without being in extreme pain. I can actually think beyond the next 24 hours and make plans that I can follow through on. My life doesn’t revolve around iron transfusions, cycle tracking, or the anxiety that comes with the two week wait. 

What’s been even more surreal is to be able to say that I have been finding more acceptance and purpose in our new childless future and life. If I can’t have the life I planned on, then I’m going to live the hell out of the life I have instead. Dustin and I are rebuilding our futures both separately and together, and for the first time in four years, I’m excited to see what comes next for us. I feel more steady in this new life and more sure of the path we’re on then ever before. 

For in order to rise from its own ashes, 
A phoenix must first burn. 

2021 burned me. 
So I’m 2022, I will rise. 

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Endlessly grateful for being 6 weeks post op from Endlessly grateful for being 6 weeks post op from my total hysterectomy and feeling more like myself than I have in over a year. And I’m endlessly grateful for this guy - who has been my rock through every doctor’s appointment, every procedure, and every day I couldn’t get out of bed. Not only that, he is the sweetest, most tender uncle to our nieces that I could ever hope or ask for to share our girls with.
Just grateful for my health and my love and the hope for better days.

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You are the keeper of all my secrets, the guardian You are the keeper of all my secrets, the guardian against all my fears, and the safe place I call home. 

Grateful to have you by my side as we walk into an unknown future that neither of us were prepared to face. But every day we walk further down our new road, I find more solid footing and more hope for what’s to come, because you keep me grounded through the waves of grief.

I love you. ❤️

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I’m officially three weeks post hysterectomy tod I’m officially three weeks post hysterectomy today and was feeling well enough to shoot the holiday campaign photos for @shopmscb (with the help from my partner in crime, @kenzie_peach)

In fact, I told my surgeon last week at my first post-op appointment that I’m actually feeling the best I’ve felt ALL year. And I mean, that’s saying something since I was only two weeks post-op then, right? 

Even though the decision to go through with the hysterectomy felt impossibly hard to make, I know now that I made the right choice for me, my sanity, and my body. I feel more like me in the last week than I have in over a year. It’s like I’m waking up from a long, painful, dark hibernation and my world is starting to fill with vibrant colors again.

And even though I’m still sad it had to come to this, I am also feeling excited for what’s to come.

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There’s been a little more laughter in our home There’s been a little more laughter in our home lately. Snuggles and kisses and staying up way too late watching Netflix. It’s like the worst is behind us and we’re on the other side of what we’ve been dreading and the darkness that has covered us for so long is starting to lift. It doesn’t mean we’re 100% okay, but we can feel the light and the hope for the future and we’re choosing to face it hand-in-hand, together. 

And every night, you whisper to me: “This isn’t your fault. You’re my best friend. I love you more today than ever before. We’re going to live a beautiful life together.” And every night, we grow a little bit closer and our hearts mend a little more, and I know deep in my bones, that we’re going to be okay.

I love you, Dustin.

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