Changing: The Unbalanced Chronicles

  Happy 13th Birthday to our Carlee! 🎉  For the next six months, we officially have two teenagers in the Sechrist household—until one levels up to gasp young adulthood! I can hardly believe it.  Watching the baby of the family grow up is bittersweet, but we couldn’t be prouder. Being a 13-year-old girl in 2025 is no small feat—there’s so much more pressure than I ever remember at that age. But Carlee is finding her strength and I know she’ll navigate this chapter with grace.   My Carlee Favorites— introverted but hilarious, a talented baker, a graceful dancer, and a loyal friend. She’s thoughtful and reasonable, with a heart for animals and a flair for design. My little Gypsy Sister, a decorator at heart, and a true fashionista. Watching her grow into the amazing person she is has been a blessing.  It has been amazing this year to watch this gal find her people, gain confidence in school, and discover her own passions. Seeing her grow into herself has been su...

 Today Carlee and I did a switch!   She did my makeup and I did hers.   Although we share a love of having fun with colors and potions,  boyyyy  is there a huge generational gap in everything we do (including something as simple as skin). Back in the good ole' days, I started with a copy of Seventeen magazine and this: Generation Z has social media "morning routines" and (over expensive) skincare regiments. I don't see girls going through the "awkward" stage as much. While we have very different styles and methods, today we met in the middle. We also pulled up some mother/ daughter conversation questions.   I had to edit most out for time, but we had a lot of good conversations.   (I just love my girl.) As far as the make up goes-  I think the consensus for us is to stick with what we know. I'm a 90s girl and she's a 2020s' girl... but INNER beauty remains timeless.   The heart is most important of all. Enjoy our Frea...