Easiest Ways To Save Money Fast!

Birthdays, holidays, home improvements and surprise expenses are all daunting money suckers that are looming over me at the moment.To be quite honest, I've never been good at saving money. It's never been fun until now. Something has changed within me (did anyone else sing that sentence?). I have found ways to save money in …

Read this BEFORE trying Younique!!

We've seen pictures on Facebook of women we went to high school with bragging about their lashes, having the perfect foundation for any skin type and promoting their makeup business. If you've ever sworn off direct sales, raise your hand! I raised my hand too, but I'm typing so I put it back down. Let …

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How to Have a Successful Pearl Party

I have a special place in my heart for my party hostesses. You are introducing me to your friends and family and I want to do everything in my power to earn their patronage and have fun with our pearl family. To have to most successful party we need to work together. Here are some things …

The TRUTH About Vantel Pearls: Read BEFORE Enrolling as a Consultant

I have been a blogger & Youtube vlogger for years now. I've discussed everything from trying to conceive children, the joys of pregnancy, child birth, breastfeeding and everything in between. I make it a point to be honest and transparent to help others learn, cope, laugh and realize they're not alone in this crazy world …

Balance vs. Sacrifice

Wow! It has been too long! I almost don't know how to coordinate my mind and fingers to create a decent sentence. I forgot how much I love updating this labor of love blog of mine. It is currently 2am, my youngest son is lying next to me on the couch and I just got …

What The Actual Shuck?!

March 27, 2017 will mark the very beginning of a new chapter in my life. I am a stay-at-home mom and while I feel incredibly blessed, I also struggle with feeling stuck. I'd love the opportunity to work, contribute financially, have goals to meet and exceed all while making new connections. Up until now, it …

Parenting with Anxiety and Depression

This is what it is like to be a parent while struggling with anxiety and depression. I've been an attentive mom lately. I mean, I've met their needs the past few days. I haven't been angry or even frustrated, but I haven't really been there. I feel like my life is just happening before me. I'm …

Why You Need to “Do Disney” In The Fall

There are so many magical reasons to vacation in Disney or on a Disney cruise in the fall. We've always wanted to go on a Disney cruise but were deterred by the prices. After doing some research we found out it wasn't quite out of our budget after all. Reasons to "do Disney" in the …

Motherhood Identity Crisis

When I was a teenager and thought about my life as an adult I pictured myself in a large office full of inspiring literature. I'd have a large and intimidating leather office chair that would swivel toward my doting assistant. I would make important decisions regarding local government, have my Master's Degree and have lunch …

7 Things I Miss About Breastfeeding

For the first time in over 4 years I am done breastfeeding. I thought my last day  breastfeeding would have been so much more memorable. Really, it was me laying on my side and trying to get a crying toddler to sleep all while my nipples were in excruciating pain. Not the gentle "goodbye" to breastfeeding …

It’s National Frozen Foods Day!

Yes, that's a thing. Let's roll with it though! As you are very well aware, I'm L.O.V.I.N.G my frozen Nutrisystem foods! Nothing wrong with their shelf stable foods (honey, I'm all about the white mac & cheese!) but they have stepped up their food game with their frozen foods! If you're not on the plan …