It wasn’t until she was three months old that I was diagnosed with Postpartum Depression (PPD). I had friends who had it and to be honest I thought, Well maybe if they JUST had more help, or JUST went outside for a walk they would feel better and it would go away. BOY WAS I WRONG!
Read MoreIt's easy to get wrapped up in self-doubt. We live in a world where we see peoples accomplishments more and more through social media. We need to realize that its human nature not to show our flaws, or disappointments, or mistakes. Between all the happy accomplishments that we see, believe me, there was some growth and uh-oh moments.
Read MoreLiving in the sunshine state there are PLENTY of things to do. Sometimes they have amazing Groupon as well that you can check out amazing deals and try something you have never done before. This was the case when we decided to take the kids to Legoland Beach retreat. My husband has been working a lot and we just wanted a night away. We decided to go in the middle of the week so it wouldn't be so crowded. The cool thing about this hotel is that there individual bungalows.
Read MoreWhen I heard the words It’s a girl! I began to imagine all the ways my little fashionista andmyself would slay the game. I envisioned all kinds of outfits we could rock together. Fashion is all about self-expression, I look at it as art you wear. Now my little one is not yet a year old so we have many years of amazing outfits ahead of us. Over the years I have picked up a few tips on how to “match” your child but still keep yours and their individuality in mind. There are so many different ways you can rock a style with your mini-me. Below are some ways that you can SLAY the fashion game.
Read MoreMay is Mental Health Awareness month. I for one am excited there is a month dedicated to mental health. So many of us suffer in silence because mental health is looked at as taboo. Or, that we are making up what we are dealing with. Self Care is the new buzzword when dealing with life. I agree that we all should show ourselves some self-care, however, self-care is not just about bubble baths and things we LIKE to do
Read MoreDiscipline is a VERY sensitive subject when it comes to parenting. Everyone is different just like every child is different. I will say that this blog is not going to talk about a specific parenting position(i.e gentle, mainstream etc) It will talk about the things I have incorporated in my discipline regimen coming from a child who was abused. Now, I have head numerous of times "Spare the rod spoil the child". As someone who has been hit with fishing poles, extension cords, paddles, fist, belts, belt buckles, choked etc I am not one for corporal punishment at all.
Read MoreBack in the day, I use to hate shopping for swimsuits as a plus size person. I was so afraid of my stomach sticking out or a suit that never fit the top and bottom of my body. That was until 2012 and I saw the blogger Gabi Fresh talk about her "fatkini'. When I saw how AMAZING she looked and the confidence she had I was like, "Why don't I feel the same way about myself?" It was then that I realized that just as she encouraged me by being her true self, I could do the same for someone else.
Read MoreRegal theaters host summer movies on Tuesday and Wednesday during the summer for only $1. This is a way to get out of the heat and enjoy a movie on the big screen. I love that they show two movies each day and you pay your $1 and you choose which movie you want to see. The movie starts at 10 am.
Read MoreOne of my favorite things about spring is looking at butterflies. If I find a butterfly garden I am in HEAVEN. Beautiful scents and colors from the flowers and delicate butterflies landing on unsuspecting humans and just going about from flower to flower.
Read MoreBeyonce was the FIRST black woman in the history of Coachella to headline. This has been a year in the making and she did not disappoint. You knew it was going to be EPIC just from how she opened her performance.
Read MoreSadly, with the advances in social media happening so fast it didn't come with an instruction book and I see more and more people getting wrapped up in likes and not living their life. It is easy to do, it's human nature to feel some way when you see those likes roll in, someone agrees with, likes your post. It's a validation that you are doing something that someone agrees with
Read MoreIf you are like me you love a one-piece outfit. They are comfy mixed with fashion. I went to a baby shower a few weeks ago and I knew I would be chasing around the kids so I wanted something that was functional, Fashionable and COMFY. I saw this outfit and I fell in love. Once I put it on I was HEAD OVER HEELS. This jumper is the business.
Read MoreShopping for a double stroller can be so time consuming and overwhelming. With so many on the market, you may not know where to start. Well, Let me help you
Read MoreIt doesn't matter the temperature outside. Protective styles are my staple. I love how effortless it is once they have been installed. If you are like me, you have a very busy schedule and you may not have eight-plus hours to get a protective style installed. I have figured out how to do install Marley twists in four hours or less.
Parenting is a lot of things but the main word I would use to describe it is...HUMBLING. Everyone thinks they have an idea of what to expect. Many people before kids utter the sentence "Well MY kid would NEVER do _____" It's a cute sentiment that you truly believe that you will call the shots for everything.
Read MoreNetflix debut a new show over the weekend. I LOVE watching cooking and baking shows so when I saw the trailer I KNEW I had to check this one out. The show is called Nailed It and the host is one of my favorites. Nicole Byer( I fell in love with her a few years ago when she was on the show girl code.)
Read MoreBody positivity is something that I truly want to spread. I am fat and that is not a bad word. It’s descriptive. This is my body, it is ever changing and I know I must love it at whatever size it is. I also want to say that if you are plus size and trying to get healthy then that doesn’t mean you hate yourself. It just means you recognize that being healthy is important. Now weight loss MAY come with it, or it may not. The most important thing is that healthy doesn’t look the same for everyone.
o you are heading on a cruise with your kids, you want to pack light but you also want to be prepared. Well, look no further. I am here to share my tips and tricks with you. One of my best purchases are packing cubes. They are seriously amazing. They help keep everything organized and you can fit so much into one cube.I purchased mine here. They came with THREE packing cubes Large, medium and small) as well as a dirty laundry bag. Little tip * If you have more than one kid you can color code the packing cubes so you know exactly what is packed for whom.
Read Morehad to see Black panther opening weekend. I wanted to be surrounded by everyone that was so excited to be apart of history. It earned 201.8 million from Fri - Sun and looks like it is estimated to bring in 255 million from Fri - Monday. If you haven't seen the movie yet I URGE you to go. The imagery, the character development, the technology. it's all so breathtakingly beautiful. I knew what I wanted to wear right away.
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