There are few things that dig right into the crevices of my nerves more than the #InstagramPerfectMom. You know her. I know you do.#InstaMom hosts holiday parties for 15 girlfriends the night before Christmas Eve with hand-calligraphed name cards and fresh pine branches on their table.#InstaMom has a different craft scheduled for her kids for […]
As a practice, I try to avoid getting into descriptions of other people on my blog too much, or at least in too much detail.While I have no problem–and in fact I truly enjoy–talking about those important to me, like my kids and my husband, the writer in me is always overly cautious about telling too much […]
There are so many trends and fads of the 90s that we all agreed, for a time, should never see the light of day again (FUBU jeans and brown lips, I’m looking at you); but when they appear again on people much more fashionable than I, all of a sudden look… dare I say… cool again?? I […]
I’m writing this post with the sound of the ocean waves crashing about 100 feet from me. It’s late fall, and it’s cold as a mother (well, Florida cold), I’m bundled up in a fleece blanket… and for the first time in weeks, I feel relaxed enough to get some serious work done.In Orlando, we’re lucky enough […]
I only use the word “investment” when referring to certain beauty products, because for things only meant to last a short while, that word can feel like a stretch. But for items that you use regularly that should last for years, the word “investment” definitely applies when it comes to hair dryers. And here’s the […]
I’m certain I’m going to annoy people by writing this; and if you’re one of those people… I’m very, very not sorry. Because I know there are other women out there who are feeling, or have felt, this same way.My body has changed. This is a very recent thing. I somehow made it through the […]
Today’s beauty talk is all about rose-infused beauty products that are gentle and nourishing on the skin. I recently got to try some products from Fresh Beauty, and while I’ve always been a fan of their line, this testing session solidified why this is a brand I’ll always use and trust with my skin.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nylB_ypq4xA Let’s dive […]
Well isn’t this some -ish. Have you heard the story about how a super-popular-on-Instagram, grown-ass woman (and mother of four) opened up an Instagram account for the sole purpose of talking crap about other women?She said all the trolling on her account got to her. That she needed to try to convince people to see […]
CBD is everywhere these days, especially in beauty products. It’s hard to figure out if a product with the ingredient actually works. That’s why I’m here.Andrew and I went to a wedding recently–one of the few times that I will wear heels these days for an extended period of time. Guys, I just CAN’T with […]