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Anxiety: My Story

The more I learned about anxiety the better I felt. Why? Because it meant that I could finally DO SOMETHING about it! So here I am, telling my anxiety story. If I can make just ONE person feel less alone, getting this vulnerable will be worth it.

My Favorite Self Tanner

Flat lay photograph of Skinny Tan The Gradual Tanning Mousse and packaging on a wooden surface

As an (almost) natural redhead, I’ve tried every self tanner. My all time-favorite? Skinny Tan’s Gradual Tanning Mousse.

My First Week as a Foster Mom

Katie Dunlavy, Lularoe boutique owner, of The Pearl Pages smiling and holding her foster baby with a green pacifier.

My first week as a foster mom has been a rollercoaster. I’m not sure what to call him. There’s no welcome wagon. It’s all very new, and very, very worth it.

Intolerance For Hate From a Reformed Mean Girl.

Katie Dunlavy, Lularoe boutique owner, of The Pearl Pages sitting on a stool smiling wearing jeans and a white top with a light pink blazer.

I was a hater for like, 25 years. Then I decided I was going to be one of those people that always lifts others up. If I can do it, so can you! You CAN change and become who you really want to be.

Why Foster?

Katie Dunlavy, Lularoe boutique owner, of The Pearl Pages wearing a white dress and posing outside with her husband and two daughters sitting on a black bench.

Yes, we’re licensed foster parents. We’re waiting for our first placement. One question EVERYONE asks us is: “Why would you choose foster care?” Here’s why…

Low Cal Starbucks Medicine Ball Dupe

A DIY Starbucks medicine ball tea brewing in a glass carafe next to a bottle of honey, a knife and a sliced lemon on a marble surface.

No Starbucks? No problem! Ease your cold or sore throat with our DIY low cal Starbucks-style Medicine Ball Dupe. Try the recipe!

Why it’s taken me 10 years to start a blog.

Katie Dunlavy, Lularoe boutique owner, of The Pearl Pages sitting on a black and wood bench wearing a black shirt and blazer with animal print joggers and loafers, with glasses and hair in a top knot

After 10 years of fear and doubt, I’m sharing what I’ve learned about family, feelings and style. Join me, Katie Dunlavy, on this blogging journey!

Hi, I’m Katie!

Katie Dunlavy, Lularoe boutique owner, of The Pearl Pages standing outside smiling in the grass by a tree in a long yellow skirt and white shirt.

Ever started reading a blog and have a bunch of questions? Here’s where you’ll find everything you need to know about me and The Pearl Pages.