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Unique Holiday Gifts for Ladies & Littles
I wanted to share with you all a list of unique gifts to help you up your gift giving game this year. I started putting together some of my gift picks a while back, but with ALL that is going on in our country and the world, it just didn’t seem right to do. However, the fact is that while it may be scaled down a bit this year, I still have some holiday shopping to do. And I imagine that you do as well. So, in my first ever holiday gift guide I’m sharing with you a few of my most favorite and most gift-able things. Hopefully amongst them…
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40 Facts About Me
Today is my 40th birthday, so to celebrate I thought I’d share 40 (mostly random) facts about myself. I’d love to know wa little something about you. So tell me, what do we have in common? I’m a first generation college graduate. (Go VSU!) My entire childhood I wanted to be a teacher. I had 3 majors in college and ultimately ended up with a degree in psychology. For three years I worked in mental health before decided I did in fact want to be a teacher. I’m currently in my 14th year as an educator. I taught 4th grade for 12 years and loved it! Last year I moved…
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July Favorites
I couldn’t think of a better way to end the month of July and celebrate my return to blogging than by sharing a few of my favorite things with you! Most of these products are things that I discovered or began using during the month of July, but I have a feeling they’ll be around for a while to come! My hope is that this will be come a regular monthly post, but if you want to see what I’m loving now, keep reading! 1. Glory Cloud Whipped Soap First up is a body product. I absolutely love bubble baths, bath bombs and things that smell good. Problem is my…
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When things don’t go as planned
What do you do when things don’t go as planned? I am a planner by nature. Which means that sometimes when I can’t do things the way I want to do them or the way I think they should be done, I don’t do them at all! This is what I call my “toxic trait” and it’s largely due to this trait that I haven’t posted in over a year. But, before we get into that, first things things first! Welcome back to the blog! I’ve missed you all so much! If this is your first time stopping by I welcome you too, and I hope this won’t be your…
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Four Rules to Wardrobe Shopping
There are four rules that are tried and true when it comes to capsule wardrobe shopping. Sure shopping is nearly every woman’s favorite pastime, but to some it can be dreadful task. To help eliminate some of the anxiety that builds from constructing your perfect wardrobe, we’ve compiled a list of rules. These rules ensure that you get the best experience and most importantly create a timeless wardrobe. These four rules should be built into your lifestyle. Shopping with No Closet Room My confession: Until quite recently, I literally had a Chester drawer and a closet full of clothes; but I never had anything to wear. I felt as though…
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Express Style Trial: Is it Worth it to Rent
You would have to be living under a rock for the last couple of months if you haven’t heard of Express Style Trial. Basically, Express has joined the “Clothing as a Service” platform of marketing where you can rent clothing versus purchasing them. If you have, in deed been living under a rock, that is or, just disconnected from social media, then please keep reading. I promise to give you the good, bad, and honest truth about my experience. Express Clothing as a Service The Express Trial Style is a monthly subscription of which you pay one flat fee of $69.95 to rent 3 pieces. This is similar to other…
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Currently Obsessing Over: My Favorite Things
This post may contain affiliate links which means that if you make a purchase through one of the links provided we may earn a small commission, at no additional cost to you. Just Another Manic Monday Mondays typically aren’t my favorite day of the week. It seems I always need a little extra boost to get me going. But this week is different for two reasons. One, because I’m in the final stretch of the Spring Break count down. And two, because I’m sharing with you today a few of my favorite things. Let’s get right into them! 1. Clearly Canadian Sparking Water The first item I’m sharing with you…
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Fave 5 Monday: Items for Woman on the Run
Hey Darlings, today I would like to share with you my fave five Monday items to help the average woman on the run; I like to call it my “Fave 5 Monday Starter Pack”. They’re my essential “Must Have” items to get me started on those days where I feel as though I need an army of women to accomplish my routine. Who am I kidding, for me, that’s basically every Monday. Monday Blues Please tell me that I’m not the only one still trying to figure out this life -balance thing? I mean at times I feel like I have it all mastered. They’re few and far between, but…
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Living after Death: Finding Sunshine During the Storm
Learning to find sunshine in difficult times. The constant yet ever changing learning curve of losing a loved one.
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Date Night Tips: Lifestyle of the Married and Maternal
Keeping date night Spicy… In all relationships, no matter the maturity, it can be quite challenging to find adequate time to just be alone with your significant other. Things are no different for my husband and myself. We have been married for 3 years now and have been blessed with a 2-year-old. Dedicating and spending quality time is pertinent. And, it can also be quite difficult to say the least. One thing that doesn’t have to be difficult…. That perfect date night outfit. I’ve also taken the liberty to provide you guys with the perfect date night suggestions. Let’s face it, after you’ve found and begged that reliable babysitter to care…
