Everyday Life

behind the scenes + personal updates

  • Morning Glories

    On my 39th birthday, I sat in a hospital room surrounded by an outside view of freezing cold gray skies in Cincinnati, Ohio… a children’s hospital where people somberly push their children around in wheelchairs, weep in corners, sit at… Continue reading

    Morning Glories
  • The Hard Parts Of My Life

    Erica from Salty Blonde Living shares her family’s emotional journey during her son Cannon’s medical struggles, beginning in July 2021. Through heartfelt social media posts, she expresses gratitude for support while navigating despair and hope. Erica emphasizes the importance of… Continue reading

    The Hard Parts Of My Life
  • Finding Myself in Forgotten Things

    The author reflects on her life as a stay-at-home mom, expressing both gratitude and loneliness. Through thrifting, she finds a refuge and a connection to stories of the past, emphasizing the importance of maintaining one’s identity beyond motherhood. Her journey… Continue reading

    Finding Myself in Forgotten Things
  • How I Am Becoming Faithfully Unstuck

    Erica, an over-sharer, embraces her roles as a wife and mother while navigating the profound challenge of her son’s stage 4 liver cancer diagnosis. This blog aims to support others feeling stuck in various ways, sharing her journey towards healing… Continue reading

    How I Am Becoming Faithfully Unstuck