I can remember as a young person how much anxiety I would get when I had a test in school. I would stay up and study as hard as I could. I wanted to make sure I gave my best when…
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Motherhood is not a monolith. We all have different backgrounds and life experiences that shape the mother we are. Here are some things I’ve gone through personally (and a few other moms I’ve come to know) that many people don’t speak up about.
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Tampa Bay has new restaurants popping up every weekend it seems like. We like some chain restaurants but our favorites to check out are the local ones that are Tampa Bay grown and operated. These restaurants are ones that I take EVERYONE too when they come to visit us. I love them and I know you will too.
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When it comes to capturing our children, it can be overwhelming at times. They love to be on the move, and sometimes you can’t get them to look straight into the camera. Does this mean you are doomed and won’t be able to get great pics? NOT AT ALL. today I’ll be sharing four tips to help you get some of the best pictures of your little ones.
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There are different items on the market you can buy to wash your produce but I like to make my own because then I know exactly what is in the cleanser and I can save money by making it myself. This is such a simple solution using essential oils, water, and vinegar.
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Before social media, we would only see the life of those we knew personally. Now we have access to billions of peoples lives and it's just an explore page away. Seeing people announce their life accomplishments can make you start questioning where you are in your life and what are you doing? The truth is no one shares everything; you know the saying real G’s move in silence.
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Welcome to a new series on my blog. I will be showing you how to rock some of the MUST have basics. When you are done reading you will become a basic baddie. When it comes to fashion there are certain timeless pieces that you should have in your arsenal.
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If you have a child in the school system you KNOW how their little immune systems can fail them. A barrage of germs every day means that they will share the love with the family back home. I personally got into essential oils because this year is my sons first year of school. I needed something for all of us to put up a defense.
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I’ve been blogging since 2013, and I love looking back and seeing my growth and also the things I am still working on. This year has been a whirlwind, and when I look back at the pictures, I am still in awe at how our little family survived the hard times, laughed at the great times and learned from the challenges. Ten songs have been on rotation for me all year. I want to share with you my journey through the year by song.
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I am always on the lookout for cute stores that have Disney inspired clothing, ears, blankets, etc. There is something about cuddling up with a blanket of our favorite character and looking at the movie that is just so sweet. I also love doing photo shoots with babies and toddler wearing their ears surrounded by their (ok really their parents if they are babies lol) favorite characters.
I can remember as a kid spending the night at friends homes and while all the other little girls would play in makeup I would be flipping through the pages of Ebony, Vogue, Essence, People etc to look at the FASHION! I have always been in love with being able to express your feelings with clothing. Fashion is personal so even if you end up on someone worse dress list, it was how you felt in the moment and its a snapshot of time.
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Essential oils have been used for centuries, it was the medicine people took before you could drive to your local pharmacy and pick up whatever you needed. I have PCOS and with that comes cyst and lots of pain with my period. I remember growing up and falling over in class because my pain was so great. I was always carrying around OTC pain relievers because I never knew when my period would come and knock me off my feet(literally) I am all for finding a natural way to combat my pain when need be.
No one is EVER on men's pages or asking them who is watching their kid when they are out and about alone. Women are more than mothers; we have lives and an identity that encompasses more than just the mother title. When a father steps up and helps with raising his children that gives mom a break to go after her dreams and aspirations which in turn makes her happy. A happy spouse makes for a happy house(children included)
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As a plus size woman AND heading to a place that has cooler temps then where I live(Seoul has a fall and winter. The temps were as low as 40's and highs were in the upper 60's) I had to make sure I also packed a coat and other warm clothing. Packing a carry on takes some planning but don 't worry I am here to help you out. It all starts before you even put your clothing in the suitcase.
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One of the earliest recipes I learned how to make was at six years of age, chili was the easiest thing to make. I could cook the meat. throw everything in the pot and go about my business playing. Now the ingredients have changed just a bit and I am older and can actually cook without a step stool. There is just something about chili that makes you feel all warm and cozy. It's also an easy meal to make for large amounts of people. Below is my favorite easy chili recipe.
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I know there are a lot of smartwatches or tracking devices on the market and this article isn't going to be too technical. I will, however, share with you the 8 reasons I love my apple watch. I hope that this helps you if you are looking to purchase a smartwatch in the future.
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The temps are cooling down which means wig season in Florida. I am always looking for new wigs to buy and change up my look. Now I don't know who decided this was a look but when I saw it, I was on the floor!
This wig looks like it's from ALL my life I had to fight collection.
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know you’re reading the title and thinking. Oooooh, she does not have a happy marriage, How can you not look at your husband as a soulmate?The truth is I would never want that kind of pressure put on me, and so I don’t wish to put that on my husband.
Think about it. Growing up some people have had different best-friends depending on where they were in their life, and the romantic relationship is no different
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"A woman who cuts her hair is about to change her life" ~ Coco Chanel
That quote has always stuck with me. I have had MANY hairstyles through the years(Honey blonde, platinum blonde, short Toni Braxton cut, Janet Jackson poetic justice box braids etc) I love to change it up. even when I had a bad experience with a haircut I was optimistic and realized that pushed me to change.
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I feel like I just blinked and my summer is almost over. Here we are in the middle of September and a week away from Autumn (in Florida that means very little lol) I am excited for some fall festivities (sunflower maze, hay rides etc) I wanted to take a moment and share with you all some of my favorite moments from my summer. This summer started out a little stressful. We had to fly back home to MI for an impromptu trip for health reasons.
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