In the spirit of manifesting a summer to remember, here’s my easy living, East Coast summer bucket list to make the most of my time back in the Lowcountry.

This girls’ weekend was all about exploring Sumter with fresh eyes and two of my favorite women by my side. And what I found surprised me in the best way.

It finally clicked that blooming where you’re planted is more about the choice of putting in small efforts into creating an environment that allows you to thrive in the present, no matter where you are.