Alicia Simms

12/31/2024

My ONE wish for you in 2025 is that you can learn to look in the mirror and love what you see.

Or at the very least, stop criticizing what you see.

You’re the only one who can do it for you.

Smile when you look in the mirror.
Feel gratitude for this body that’s carrying you through life.
When you feel negative thoughts creeping in, recognize it, and stop it in its tracks.

Like every habit, it takes practice.
Learning to self love is no different.

Tell me ONE good thing you like about yourself right now in the comments. Then keep that energy going all year long ✨

12/26/2024

Are you a fan of winter or do you not love the winter months?

I don’t love winter…BUT until we’re ready to be gone for those months, I gotta make the most of it.

I love these quiet winter walks. It’s shocking how much Meloo loves the snow since she came to us from the Bahamas! I caught some great stills from this shake she did after bouncing through the snow!

Part of what helps me hate winter less is having gear that keeps me warm & cozy 🥰

Highly recommend this full length jacket I got from .ca & this zip up fleece from ! It’s fuzzy in the INSIDE which is my favourite part!!

You best believe I’ll be there tomorrow shopping the post holiday deals 😂

If you’re also not a winter fan, what gets you through?

12/25/2024

Happy Holidays everyone! It’s our first Christmas in the cluttercave aka garage! We even decorated 🥳🎄 Check out our newest video - link in the comments!

Have a great holiday season!

12/16/2024

Spoiler alert: We don't agree on how trailer life is going... Check out our latest video here:

Things like being comfortable going to the bathroom while your partner is literally inches away with NO sound barrier should be obvious....but in case it's n...

12/08/2024

Our latest video is out!
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Here's a look at full time life inside our 25ft airstream trailer in Nova Scotia, Canada! IG @ aliciaeatttoo A few years ago, we rented a 24 ft RV to see how...

12/07/2024

Thank you for being here 🫶
I don’t know if you know this, but it means a lot when you let people know you like what they’re doing, or it resonates with you.

So often, it feels like we’re just putting stuff out into the ether and hoping it’s reaching SOMEbody.

I love creating these posts.
I love writing my newsletter.
They help ME get clear on my own thoughts and feelings.
If I’m able to help anyone else with my ramblings, well that’s a pretty great bonus. 🥰

If you like people’s stuff - on the internet, in your email, at a maker’s market, think about letting them know. It really goes a long way!

Tag someone who’s content or products YOU love in the comments so we can share the love!

12/04/2024

What are you doing for yourself?

This morning, I took a half hour for me. To do some writing and thinking about what I want my life to look like… AND how I can make that happen.

👆 The second one is really important. You have to actually make moves towards what you want for yourself!

That’s my focus for 2025 and what I talk about in this month’s newsletter: 👏TAKING TIME FOR YOU 👏
(DM if you’d like a copy!)

What’s something you are doing or want to be doing for yourself???

Check out the awesome journals if you are in need of your own!

11/27/2024

I wasn’t going to wear this scarf because I thought it might be ‘too much’.. then I thought… too much for who??

Stop holding yourself back!
Wear things you WANT to wear!

Dec 1 I’m starting a Holiday Fashion Challenge if you need some encouragement!

One theme a week to help you choose your weekly outfits with less time & stress over what to wear!

Want to get in on it? Sign up for my newsletter with the link in the comments!

Are you someone that stares blankly at your closet in the morning trying to figure out what to wear? 😂

11/22/2024

One whole year since we moved in the ClutterCave aka the Harage aka the garage 😂

I honestly can’t believe it. I told Tyson I’d give it a year, and here we are with no immediate plans to build because turns out- ITS GREAT NOT HAVING A MORTGAGE! 🤑

I’ve been sharing video of the last year on my YouTube Channel () - check it out for lots of behind the scenes looks at our build and life so far! I’d love if you can check out our videos and like/ subscribe 🙌

There’s lots more to come.
It’s been an incredible year of traveling and we’re not done yet!!

Anything you want to know about garage life??

11/15/2024

“Canadians are lazy with fashion”. This is a quote I heard in Europe in regards to our love of leggings & leisure wear 🙀

I love me a cozy chic look but I can kind of see where this outside view might come from.

What do you think?? Are leggings & sweats fashionable??

All my cozy clothes are from .ca, including the vest & shacket that are my fall staples!

Also trying out these tree dashers. Do you like this sock shoe craze?
I’m a big fan of how grippy these shoes are. I wish I had them for that trip to Europe! 😅

11/13/2024

🚨Incoming travel p**n! 🚨We LOVED visiting Greece in May of this year but we learned some things on this trip…!
On the blog, I’m sharing:

🇬🇷 Tips I wish we knew before we went
🇬🇷 What we did
🇬🇷 What islands we visited
🇬🇷 What we loved (and didn’t love) over at aliciaetattoo.ca/blog/

Are you trip planning for 2025 yet??
Is Greece to your travel list?
Enjoy this photo dump - it’s just a tiny fraction of the amazing pics we took!

11/03/2024

All the same body on the same day. The last pic really had me feeling down…but that’s not how this ends.

Last week I was cleaning off my phone and saw the last pic.
My heart sank. I hated it.
I immediately regretted walking around like that & started to beat myself up.
You know all those familiar negative thoughts & words you’d never say to someone else…

Then I stopped and said NO. I’m not doing this.
I’m not beating myself up because I’ve got lumpy legs & cellulite.

I had a great day and seeing that photo is not going to ruin that memory for me.

There is no magic word or thing we can do to stop those negative thoughts.
But we can recognize we’re doing it to ourselves.
We have to CHOOSE to be gentle to ourselves.
That’s how we slowly & surely stop this vicious cycle.

Can you relate?
Sharing this is MY selfcare this Sunday ❤️

11/01/2024

I’m switching gears… 🫢
I’ve been mulling it over the last couple of months..
Talking to friends about it…
But changes have to be made, & I’m making ‘em!

Usually my monthly newsletter is about designing the life you want to live, how to set achievable goals & motivating yourself to reach them. Hopefully it’s occasionally inspiring! 🤓

But not this one which hit inboxes today…This months, I’m being honest about where I’m at, and where I’m going.

Grab it for yourself with the link in my bio or in comments on Facebook, or send me a DM & get you a copy!

Here’s to listening to what WE need for ourselves 🙌🥂

What season of life are YOU in right now??

10/28/2024

🚨You NEED to read this book 🚨
I don’t usually share book recommendations here- but every month I share one in my newsletter! This one needs to be shared.

It wasn’t intentional that I read this book in Sept, to share in October’s newsletter not even thinking it was Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but I’m very glad it worked out that way.

If you’d like a copy of the newsletter to read my thoughts on it, send me a DM! But let me tell you… this is a book I strongly believe EVERYONE should read.

Thank you for taking us through your experience. 🙏

Have you or someone you know been touched by a journey with cancer?

10/21/2024

Has your partner ever switched an appliance, or anything in your home to 'see if you'd notice'? Yeah, that happened. Even in the small confines of the airstream!!
Check it out 👇

You think you have a good window to do a project and BAM! Mother nature says no way. Massive rains have us three months behind on clearing the land and start...

10/18/2024

I don’t know what my ‘style’ is.. but here’s some Fall fashion fun - it’s the last slide for me 😅
Trying to keep the wind out of my hair while we were filming!

I always have a hard time letting go of summer clothes & outfits, but I do so love jackets, hats & boots 🥰

And the recently completed fashion challenge I did has really given me inspiration for new fall outfits using clothes I already have, but never thought to pair together!! 🙌

What’s YOUR favourite thing about fall??

10/11/2024

Last night was UNBELIEVABLE!!
These are taken from our driveway about 20 mins outside the Truro area.
🥹

So so glad we got to see the northern lights here! It’s funny cause I couldn’t see them this bright with my eyes but what the photos captured… 👌

Could you see them where you are??