Brewed By Chelsey

I Have Been Keeping a Big Secret from Everyone!

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For months, I’ve been carrying around a secret that has completely filled my heart.

Today, I finally get to share it with all of you…

I wrote a children’s book. ❤️📚

Even typing those words feels surreal.

As many of you know, I’m an elementary school teacher. Every day I have the privilege of learning alongside incredible children. Over the years, I’ve watched them celebrate, laugh, worry, doubt themselves, show kindness, and quietly carry things that no one else could see.

That inspired a simple question…

What if every child carried two backpacks?

One backpack holds books, pencils, and lunch.

The other carries something invisible…

Feelings.

Hopes.

Worries.

Dreams.

That little idea became The Invisible Backpack, a story about kindness, empathy, and reminding children that they never have to carry life’s heavy moments alone.

Today, I clicked the button that sent my very first book to Amazon for printing.

I still can’t believe I’m saying that.

This book has been a true labor of love. There were happy tears, lots of editing, countless hours in Canva, and one very special first reading with my daughter, Athena. We both cried, and in that moment I knew this story had become everything I hoped it would be.

But this is only the beginning.

The Invisible Backpack is the first book in The Invisible Series a collection of stories designed to help children understand big feelings, build empathy, and remind them that kindness has the power to make someone’s backpack a little lighter.

Because I’m a teacher, I also wanted these books to become meaningful classroom resources. That’s why I’ll be creating companion activities, discussion guides, and classroom resources, along with additional teaching materials on my Teachers Pay Teachers store so educators can easily bring these conversations into their classrooms.

My hope is simple.

I hope these stories help children feel seen.

I hope they start conversations around dinner tables, during bedtime stories, and inside classrooms.

And I hope every child who reads The Invisible Backpack remembers one important truth:

You never know what someone else is carrying.

Choose kindness. ❤️

Thank you to everyone who has supported me, encouraged me, and believed in me along the way.

This dream is just getting started, and I can’t wait to share the journey with all of you.

With love,

Chelsey

Ribfest Ready: Summer Love, & Switchable Glasses

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Sunday is one of those glorious summer days— sunshine, swimming, and Ribfest (yes, I’m already dreaming of sticky fingers and sweet sauce). But before I dive into full BBQ mode, I had to pop in with two essential things I’m obsessed with right now:

  1. My Pair Eyewear glasses — a literal vibe.
  2. The book that made me fall for fake marriage and slow-burn sass: Till Summer Do Us Part.

👓 Pair Eyewear: My New Favourite Accessory (That Actually Does Something)

You know how I feel about cute and functional — and these glasses are chef’s kiss perfection. Pair Eyewear lets you customize your look with snap-on top frames. One pair, endless personality.

Right now, I have two shipments on the way because… self-control? Never met her.
One’s from their new School Spirit collection, and the other is — wait for it — Harry Potter themed. I was not safe. At all. 😅

🧠 Real talk: I have strong prescription needs — I’m talking astigmatism + both nearsighted and farsighted. I wear my glasses literally 24/7 (except for sleeping), and Pair absolutely nailed it. The prescription is crystal clear, and the frames are lightweight and comfy enough to wear all day long. Functional and fabulous? Yes please.

And let’s not forget — I’m officially an EYECON. Translation?
✨ Birthday gift (it’s my birthday month, so I’m waiting 👀)
✨ Anniversary rewards
✨ Sales, sneak peeks, member-only drops, giveaways, exclusive collections — basically everything I love wrapped into one VIP-level loyalty program.
✨ Free gifts — I’ve gotten a few, minus the Santa exchange (still salty lol)

They even have Extra Points Days, and those points add up fast when you’re… well, me, and always adding new toppers to your cart 😅

Today, I’m torn between going bold or chill because I need to match both my Ribfest energy and my bookish aesthetic.

💸 Want to try them? Here’s my referral link:
👉 rwrd.io/awbvto3?c
Use it to get $25 off your first order of $85+ and yes — I get $25 toward my next “I was totally not planning on buying more” moment.
Check out the full collection here: PairEyewear.com

📸 PS: A Peek Into My Pair Obsession

Enjoy a little peek into my growing Paire collection!
These are just a few of my fave toppers — not even counting my holiday ones and sunglasses (because yes, I fully commit 😎🎄🕶️)

P.S. If you’re thinking of joining the Paire party, don’t forget to use my referral link to save $25: rwrd.io/awbvto3?c

👓✨ One face, endless looks.

📚 Till Summer Do Us Part — My Thoughts? I. AM. OBSESSED.

Let me just say… Scottie and Wilder? Top-tier tension.
This book is the definition of a slow burn done right. The fake marriage, the emotional tension, the moments where you KNOW they’re catching feelings but pretending not to? Absolute serotonin.

  • Scottie is funny, awkward, sharp, and so relatable.
  • Wilder gave me the ick and the butterflies — and that’s how you know it’s real 😂
  • The emotional build-up? Tense. The chemistry? 🔥
  • The ending? I re-read the vows scene three times. No shame.

If you’re into laugh-out-loud awkwardness, fake relationship tropes, and watching characters fall in love while denying it every step of the way, you need this in your beach bag.

💬 Final Sip

I’ll be back Monday with a new read and maybe a new topper on my Pair of glasses 😉
But for now, I’m off to swim, snack, and maybe pretend I’m Scottie, living my fake marriage turned slow-burn dream life at summer camp.

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First Sip of the Final Stretch: Crescent City & a New Beginning

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This morning feels like the calm before the academic storm — except I’m weirdly excited for it. Today marks the first class of my very last course in my Master’s program. One final lap. One last push. One more excuse to pour an extra-strong coffee.

With my favourite mug in hand (you know, the one with the dog that suspiciously looks like Finn), I sat down this morning feeling a bit like Bryce Quinlan herself — overwhelmed but oddly empowered.

📚 What I Just Finished: Crescent City by Sarah J. Maas

Let’s talk about this rollercoaster of a read.

Rating: 5/5 lattes ☕☕☕☕☕
Genre: Urban Fantasy / Adult Fantasy
Mood: Emotional damage, hot Fae, badass female leads, and plot twists that will wreck your sleep schedule.

Bryce is a character that grows on you in layers — strong, messy, loyal, and a little broken (aren’t we all?). And Hunt… let’s just say I would definitely risk it all. The world-building is dense but stunning. The emotions hit hard. And that last third of the book? I cried. Gasped. Then, I immediately Googled if the next one was already out.

It’s the kind of book that lingers in your chest like caffeine jitters — in the best way possible.

☀️ What I’m Sipping

Today’s brew: a rich, medium roast McDonald’s coffee grounds with a sugar-free vanilla, with a splash of milk — smooth, strong, and dependable. Like a good friend or an SJM leading man.

📖 Up Next: Summer’s End (Just Kidding — It’s Summer Do Us Part)

To balance the intensity of Crescent City, I’m switching gears with something lighter: Summer Do Us Part. I’m in the mood for beachy vibes, small-town gossip, and maybe a touch of chaos. Because hey, summer deserves a little drama too. Plus all the Brads and Chads in this book.

✨ Final Thoughts (and Sips)

Here’s to first steps — even if they lead to a final class.
To strong coffee and even stronger female characters.
And to finishing what we started… one mug (and one book) at a time.

💥 Want to read it too?
Grab your copy of Crescent City on Amazon.

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