Angelina Vicknair
5 Reasons I’m Done People Pleasing in 2016
5 Reasons I'm Done People Pleasing in 2016
Yes, I can help. Yes, I can attend the millionth birthday party. Yes, I can take on a new project. Yes, yes ... yes. From early on we...
When Did Social Media Replace Personal Interaction?
I remember the first phone call I made about Facebook. Funny to say now, I actually picked up the phone and called my friend, didn't text. We were discussing college life and I remarked...
Why I’ll Never Let Myself Go
I love primping and pampering myself, always have. While some things fell by the wayside after kids (especially after baby #2), I still make a point to keep up with my routine. I know...
But, Who Takes Care of Me? {When Being a Mom Comes First}
I woke up like this
This morning I woke up feeling like crap. I wish I could say, "I woke up like this ... flawless," a la Mrs. Carter, but alas, the sinus troubles had me...
Morning Mocktails {In Three Ingredients or Less}
I recently had the opportunity to represent the blog on WWLTV's morning show. They wanted a feature on mocktails (cocktails minus the alcohol) and reached out to us. I had some in my repertoire...
5 Reasons Why You Need A Weekend Away
It's safe to say every mom could use a "recharge" button, if such a thing existed. Whether you work full time, part time, stay at home, work from home - it can all be quite exhausting....
The Moment I Realized I Ate a Cheerio Off the Floor
It was a a day like any other. I was engrossed in the usual hullabaloo that is dinner time, trying to convince a 4 year old to eat macaroni and cheese (yes, really) and...
I Don’t Need A Girl {Why I Am Happy Being A Boy Mom}
When I was told we were having a boy for our first born, I will admit I was nervous. I thought, what will I do with a boy? We didn't have many boys in...
Alone Time … What’s That? {I Just Want To Pee Alone}
Privacy. It's a precious thing that we take for granted. Alone time was plentiful when I was single, often complaining I was bored. I was less alone once married. We went day drinking, saw...
From Working Mom To Stay At Home Mom
I always saw myself as a career woman.
Getting a college education wasn't an option in our family; it was just what you did. My parents instilled in me to work hard, study hard,...
5 Reasons Why You Still Need Your Girlfriends
I may be 32 in my thirties, but I still talk to my girlfriends nearly every day. It may just be via text and emoticons some days, but we stay in touch. These are women...
Closing the Baby Factory: How We Knew Our Family Was Complete
There was time a when I didn't know if I wanted children. I never felt like I had the mothering gene and I really enjoyed my D.I.N.K. (dual income no kids) marriage. My husband expressed...
The Lazy Girl’s Guide to Burning Calories
In a perfect world, I exercise five days a week, cook nightly for my family, and lead a completely healthy lifestyle year round. It sounds like such a great idea in theory. Reality is,...
A Look Into My Week: One Mom’s Attempt To {Gracefully} Do It All
Becoming a mother is quite simply the most amazing thing I have ever done. The idea that my husband and I created these two gorgeous (albeit, energetic) little boys is such a miracle. There are...