It's that wonderful time of the year to spread some love and shower the ones you care about (including yourself), with some fun new gifts! I put together a little gift guide with some of my very favorite cute stocking stuffers for you as well as a few I am dying to get my hands on. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do! Only 15 shopping days ... READ MORE
All Aboard the Polar Express: Fun Christmas Family Traditions
Family is what defines me, they are the people who I wake up for every day of my life and the ones I think about at night when I close my eyes and thank the Lord for the many blessings that I have. Now don't get me wrong, we all have family issues and struggles, no ones family is perfect.....NO ONE!!! Mine is far from it, ... READ MORE
A Complete Maine Travel Guide
Birthdays are something I've started to hide from, like pull the covers over your head and turn on Love Actually kind of hide from...side note I just can't resist that movie, but THIS year was far from any ordinary birthday. For my 35th birthday....(yes I feel old typing that...sigh, I'll have you know I am still 24 at heart), Justin ... READ MORE
My Story
She walked into 7th period, head down, fixating on the broken threads of her worn in Doc Martin shoes. Her heart racing. Principle Thomas had escorted her to class (this time) because "they" were once again following her and were waiting to corner her; to hurl names of hatred at her from across the hall, throwing them with disregard. These ... READ MORE
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Mother's Day is just around the corner and, if you're like me, your significant other will ask you what you want. So I cam up with some Unique and Thoughtful Mother's Day gift ideas that every mother would love. Just share this page with your children and spouse and you're done! The gift list can also help for some ideas for all the mothers ... READ MORE
Nashville Symphony Fashion Show: Wu-ing Nashville One Look At A Time
"We all want to be a little glamorous, a little playful and a little mischievous at times." -Jason Wu Gowns, bubbles and gal pals surrounded this year's 2018 Nashville Symphony Fashion Show at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center. I had the privilege of attending with many of Nashville's elite. This year's featured ... READ MORE
Easy Everyday Makeup Essentials
How many times have you walked into Sephora for just one thing and found yourself 45 minutes later carrying 6 new items you didn't even realize you needed? Insert me and every other female raising our hands high now! Most of us love beauty products because they're fun to dabble, you don't have to be super brand loyal, they're more affordable ... READ MORE
El Paraíso: Azulik Tulum
Have you ever had a free plane ticket and had no idea where to go? Well after getting stuck in Atlanta last year from a cancelled flight and driving home with 5 strangers at 1 am (that's another story), I was given a few free vouchers and so our Tulum trip was born. There is just something so rejuvenating about putting your toes in the sand and ... READ MORE
The Power Of Saying No
This post is for my best friend from grade school, the girl next to me ordering at Starbucks, the mom in my daughter's preschool class, the girl cramming for midterms, the single mom who works 2 jobs and raises 3 kids, the power attorney in a male dominated world, and even the dad who coaches each of his kids' soccer teams. The point is we are all ... READ MORE
Gifts For Him Worth Giving
Merry almost Christmas! If you are anything like me, you are still struggling to get going on your x-mas list. l'll be honest, I haven't even started! Yikes. It can be especially hard to find something for that special guy in your life, I know this because after 17 years together I always seem to run out of ideas for Justin so he typically ends ... READ MORE