Every year most of us do the same thing. We see the turning of the New Year as a fresh start and we make resolutions to wipe the slate clean. Many of us choose health goals like to lose weight, or eat healthier in the New Year. Some make career resolutions, or home organization goals, while others Read Post
5 Ways to Fill Your Cup When Life Gets Overwhelming
I don’t know what to say, except it’s Christmas and we’re all in misery.” Ellen Griswold, Christmas Vacation Yes the holidays are upon us, and it can be a stressful time. There are parties, school activities, holiday shows, gifts, wrapping said gifts, baking, Christmas cards, and oh yeah don’t forget to have some fun. With adulthood comes countless responsibilities, which Read Post
Perfect Vanilla Peppermint Cupcakes with Peppermint Oreo Frosting
While the rest of the world is obsessing over pumpkin and gingerbread, for me the ultimate holiday flavor is peppermint. Maybe it’s because we live in South Florida and it’s so ridiculously hot, but peppermint smells and tastes like a little slice of winter. I always make white chocolate peppermint pudding cookies, but this year I was inspired by Read Post
Why Everyone Needs to Shop at Lucky’s Market Plantation
Disclaimer: I was not hired to write this post by Lucky’s Market, I’m just smitten. But they can totally love on me if they want! Oh, and this post contains Amazon affiliate links. When I heard the news that you could now shop for groceries while sipping wine here in South Florida, I had to Read Post
Make Your Home Merry & Bright with These 4 Easy DIY Projects
Once Thanksgiving passes it’s time to deck the halls and your home! But after spending loads of money on holiday gifts, parties, food, and school functions, who has money for new decorations? I always love upcycling and re-using old items and turn them into something rustic and fresh for the holidays. So check out these Read Post
31 Ways to Spread Kindness in December
Our world has changed so much this year. People are arguing over politics, there is more hate and violence than ever, and negativity seems to be pulsing throughout the media and on social media as well. And while we all try to make sense of our changing world, the one theme that keeps coming up to Read Post
How to Teach Kids Kindness from the Most Positive Mom on the Planet
Disclaimer: This post contains Amazon Affiliate links. I think everyone was misty-eyed when they read the viral Twitter texts between Delaney Keefe and her mom Tamara. Delaney, a college student in Virginia texts her mom every day, and she always receives (in her words) “an absurdly optimistic and kind” response. She shared screenshots of those texts via Read Post
How I’ve Stayed Positive After the Election
Has life been monumentally stressful for you lately? All the noise of the election, and negativity in the media and online world been making it hard to stay on task? Me too. Couple that with our own emotional stress, pressures of work, home life, kids, and the holidays looming, and things for some have reached a Read Post
How To Bake Too Cute Thanksgiving Turkey Cupcakes
While the rest of the country devours silky pumpkin pies or other traditional holiday desserts, I’m always looking for something fun on Thanksgiving. I make cupcakes all the time for Halloween, New Year’s Eve, or just because, but I’ve never made them for Thanksgiving…until now! When I was walking through Michael’s and saw these adorable Read Post
Keep Kids Injury-Free with 5 Tips from an NBA Strength Coach
Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post however all opinions are my own. UnitedHealthcare is not affiliated with the interview subject in this piece, or his employer. It’s that time of year. You know when things are beyond busy and we’re running from work, to school, to soccer or dance, then back home for homework and Read Post
How to Finish Holiday Shopping Before Thanksgiving Like a Boss
I have a little secret, I love to shop! Not grocery shopping of course, or clothes shopping, but shopping for gifts for other people. There’s something so gratifying about finding the perfect gift for someone you love. But it always has to be on sale. No one has time or money for full priced gifts Read Post
Embracing the Stillness
I wake in the morning with the same familiar panic in my heart. It tugs in my chest, a feeling of dread, stress, and anxiety of the day looming. But instead of conceding to the overwhelming emotions as I’ve done for the past few months, I face them head on. It’s early, and I am Read Post
