Halie Manley
Halie is a Vermonter born and raised, with a passion for travel, beauty, style, and life. She currently resides on the eastern side of the state with her husband and two kids (a hockey-focused son and a ballet-loving daughter.) She attended Colby-Sawyer College and Philadelphia University, then returned to Colby-Sawyer where she graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business. Her family has a running joke that Halie was on her own version of Amazing Race (selecting a college edition.) While she loves to visit cities, she discovered that she can’t live in one! She best describes herself as quirky and sometimes awkward, constantly looking to learn, a makeup and skincare enthusiast, and also an avid lover of coffee, tea, local craft beers, ice cream, HGTV, and basically anything that sparks joy! She is ridiculously comfortable in her own shoes (probably because she ditched heels!) You can find more about her on her blog, Our Small Life Home.
I Have a Likable Husband, and His Popularity Annoys Me!
I married a great guy. He’s a likable husband. I should be proud of that. I am proud of that. But I'm also annoyed...
Mom Trapped by Student Debt: What I Tell My Kids About Following Their Dreams
My student debt has me trapped, and I’m paying for a degree that I don’t even use.
I just had a birthday, and each year...
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Am I Setting My Daughter Up to Think She’s An Athletic Failure?
When I was in elementary school, I was the definition of an athletic failure.
This was completely ok with me, though. All my friends were...
Four Reasons I Know I’m Done Having Children, Even if it Makes Me Sad
I’m done having children. Our family is complete, and it is time for my husband and me to accept that we are done with...
I Can Be Authentic While Embracing Change and Growing from Who I Was
For me, it is important to be authentically myself. Do you know what I mean?
Really think about it for a moment. Are you authentic?...
8 Binge-Worthy Teen Dramas That I’ll Watch As A Mom
Whether you are looking for some serious me time distractions or just a great binge-worthy teen drama, I’ve got you covered.
Here’s the real deal....
Truth Is, I’m Not A Fun Mom. And That’s Fine By Me!
I’m not a fun mom. There, I said it.
What is most funny about this statement is that my kids have only once said it...
My Child Needs A Reading Tutor. Who Cares?
Oooh, that’s too bad she needs a reading tutor.
No. No, it isn’t.
That, my friends, is the exact response I have given to several...
Night Terrors: My Child Woke Up Screaming
Night terrors. Screaming. Flailing. Stiff body.
I remember my son’s first episode of night terrors as clear as my children's births. My husband and I...
How My Spending Habits Spiraled My Family into Debt and Ultimately, Financial Awareness
It’s my fault my family is in debt.
Grabbed your attention didn’t I? Let’s visit the me of several years ago.
You see, I liked...
Hygge Home: How This Not So Crafty Mom Made a Chunky Blanket
Chunky blankets, cozy pillows, and relaxing fragrances. I just described the perfect bedroom or living room atmosphere in my book and also according to...
Sanitizing Makeup: How to Do it (and Why You Aren’t Doing it Enough)
Did you know that sanitizing makeup is necessary? I consider makeup sanitizing to be the first step in good skin hygiene.
Makeup can do...
Self Care Isn’t Selfish. It Makes Me the Best Mom I Can Be
Self care is such an important component of anyone’s daily routine. Once you become a mom, however, it can be really hard to find...