When my daughter's birthday was quickly approaching a few months ago, I found myself conflicted about how to celebrate it.
She wasn't a "little girl" anymore, but also not quite a "big girl' either. Intrigued to find something fresh and...
Ah, I remember that fateful day. My lips were slightly chapped, and there was one of those little bins of lip balms on the counter at Gordon's of Gretna for like, 79 cents each. I asked my mom for...
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It rolls around every year, your little girl’s birthday! You might've already done the bounce house party; you’ve done the indoor playgrounds; you’re racking your brain to create a fun experience for her and some friends. Well, search no...
Living in the South during the summer is not for the faint of heart. While sweet tea and air conditioning can bring much-needed relief, we have to find ways to protect ourselves and our children from the heat, humidity,...
Y’all, I am petrified of aging. Listen, I know, embrace your wrinkles and your laugh lines. I swore I would not get the Botox bug because I knew once I started, there was no turning back. The first time...
Gone are the days of washing your hair every day. Times they are a-changin! Back in the early 2000s, dry shampoo wasn’t a thing, at least it wasn’t something I knew about. Fast forward and here we are, given...
Have you ever thought about doing a photoshoot half nude? Neither have I. So, when I took the courage to sign up for a Boudoir photo shoot, the first thought in my mind was, “What the hell did you...
After I graduated from college (thanks to the recession), I spent a couple of years working at my favorite retail store. While the job wasn’t great for my career advancement or my finances (it’s really hard not to buy...
I don't know about you, but when I became a mom, my taste changed. Well, maybe my taste didn't really change; maybe the change was more related to my priorities. I'm sure 100% of parents can identify with that....
A few years ago, I took a 23 & Me DNA test. I was really hoping there would be a surprise in there, but to my dismay, nothing. I am 100% European. So, as you can imagine, I BURN....
Sun Safety
Let me start off on my soapbox: wear sunscreen, reapply your sunscreen, wear a hat, limit your time in the sun, reapply your sunscreen again, and get a skin check annually. If you know me, then you know...
So Many Clothes
Like most people, I have a closet full of clothes, but nothing to wear. I love clothes and, aside from a few staples in my closet, I get tired of them quickly. Although I am far from...
As a parent, things must get done. Every day, I think to myself that “There’s not enough time in the day to do anything. Let alone time for myself, Tuh! Yea ok.” I will admit, I’m always tired. I’ll...