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Hey there! It's so nice to meet you! I'm Sam the creator and founder of Brooks Beach. Brooks Beach is an online space for normal girlies to romanticize their lives. I'm an artist and photographer living in Southern California. I'll share weekly blog posts that cover everything from personal stories to business ideas. It's a space to feel good, garden, have date nights with romantic partners and get togethers with friends, and lots of tips and tricks.  So cheers to building a life that feels as good on the inside as it looks on the outside.

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The 3 Bonus Things I’m Prioritizing for the Next Year in My 30s (and How I’m Planning Around Them Each Week) *Also – please remember that everything doesn’t have to happen all at once. Things are able to go slow when necessary. It doesn’t have to be 3 times a day it can be 3 […]

The 3 Bonus Things I’m Prioritizing for the Next Year in My 30s

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What does it mean to gentle parent ourselves? As you read this story you might ask yourself what does this have to do with the question: What does it mean to gentle parent ourselves? but I promise it does! Yesterday, I dropped everything to drive to Sequoia. I did it because I had been influenced […]

What does it mean to gentle parent ourselves?

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Thoughts on Chat GPT Taking over Instagram

Thoughts on Chat GPT Taking over Instagram I think I might be the only person who has noticed this, but Chat GPT is taking over Instagram, and it’s driving me crazy. But a lot of the creators I used to follow are using chat gpt to write their captions. I’ve verified this by asking if […]

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Budget-Friendly Decor Ideas That Turn Small Spaces Into Big Mood

Budget-Friendly Decor Ideas That Turn Small Spaces Into Big Mood

Budget-Friendly Decor Ideas That Turn Small Spaces Into Big Mood Decorating a small space on a budget doesn’t have to mean sacrificing style or personality. Here are some quick and creative ideas to help you transform your small space without overspending: Multi-Functional Furniture Ottomans with hidden storage Sofa beds so you can host friends Thrift […]

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The One Where We DON’T Make Ourselves Smaller

My parents made some mistakes when I was growing up. But they also did lots of things right. And one thing that they did very very right is that my mom never taught me to be smaller. She never taught me to take up less space. In fact, when I was actively trying to make […]

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Adulting has turned out to be a lot harder than I imagined it would be when I was a little girl. But it has also turned out to be a lot of fun. I'm embracing the dichotomy and sharing the good, bad, and embarrassing here. We're trying our best.

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