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The Perfect Gift for the Tea Lover
I may not be a coffee drinker, but I am a tea lover. It’s my go-to hot, and sometimes cold, beverage. As a result, I can accumulate quite a lot of tea boxes/tins/containers. A girl needs her pumpkin spice in the fall and some refreshing mint tea in the spring. I’ve always wanted a better way to organize or display my tea and I found it in the Mijenko Tea Boxes. With Mother’s Day coming up, I knew I had to share these gorgeous and well-made boxes with you. After all, they would make the ... [read more]
Weighted Blankets: Pros and Cons
Depression and anxiety come in many forms. Some cases are fairly mild and pretty easily managed, others are more severe and can make managing everyday tasks very difficult. The spectrum of effects is wide and each person experiences them differently, which can make finding the best treatment a pretty hit-or-miss effort; one that requires patience, time, and openness to trying a variety of approaches to find what works for you. Depression and anxiety can be pretty sneaky. Many people may not ... [read more]
Autism and Teaching Our Children What That Means
April is coming to an end which means Autism Awareness Month is also drawing to a close. Don't let that stop you from teaching your child what Autism means. As a parent, I am always looking for great ways to introduce ideas on how to teach acceptance to my children. Acceptance of cultures, adversity, those with disabilities, and even those with Autism. ... [read more]
Winter Is Here – My First Game of Thrones KAL (Week Two)
Disclaimer: If you haven't watched Game of Thrones through the current episode, Season 8 Episode 2, then you may not want to continue reading this article. There may be spoilers contained within. Also, this is not a sponsored post. I am participating in a Marinade Designs GoT KAL at my own expense and just want to share my progress with our readers. No compensation is being received from the KAL designer. So, winter is here. The Night King and his undead army loom large on the horizon. And I ... [read more]
Foodie
Are you Ready to Upgrade Your #TacoTuesday?
Taco Tuesday is so popular it has a hashtag. Tacos are a favorite dinner item, but it may be time to step things up a bit. Instead of going out, upgrade your dinner and enjoy #tacotuesday right at home? Prepara has everything to make a tasty dinner.
Mint Brownie Cheesecake Ice Cream
I am a huge fan of ice cream. My favorite ice cream was Mint Chocolate Chip. However, I remember when I was pregnant with my son, my preference changed to Rocky Road. It has since changed to other flavors. With warmer weather, get ready for Mint Brownie Cheesecake Ice Cream!
Cruelty-Free
Beat Post-Workout Sweat with a Detox Skincare Line
I don’t work out as much as I would like to. I also don’t take care of my skin like I should. When I do either one, I try to use the best products for oily and acne prone skin. My face is so shiny and so finicky that only certain products can be used…. [read more]
Tech
We Added Style To Our Fitness Routine And We Love It
When it comes to my fitness, I like to treat myself with new equipment and new accessories. It just helps me stay motivated! How you stay focused on your fitness? We rounded up some cute styles to add to our fitness routine! Let’s explore them!
Get Smarter: What To Look For From Your Next Smartphone
In the olden days (by that, we mean the early 2000s), phones were all about calls and texts. They were functional devices which seemed like the cutting edge in communication. When we bought a new one, we looked out for things like appearance or a decent pay as you go package.
Recipes
Mint Brownie Cheesecake Ice Cream
I am a huge fan of ice cream. My favorite ice cream was Mint Chocolate Chip. However, I remember when I was pregnant with my son, my preference changed to Rocky Road. It has since changed to other flavors. With warmer weather, get ready for Mint Brownie Cheesecake Ice Cream!
Chunky Monkey Brownies
Are you looking for a recipe to use your ripe bananas? I love when I go to the grocery store and I happen to be craving bananas. Of course, after a few days, I’m over bananas! The Chunky Monkey Brownies are a great way to use ripe bananas!
Fashion
We Added Style To Our Fitness Routine And We Love It
When it comes to my fitness, I like to treat myself with new equipment and new accessories. It just helps me stay motivated! How you stay focused on your fitness? We rounded up some cute styles to add to our fitness routine! Let’s explore them!
This Years Hottest Easter Items
As Easter is quickly approaching I thought it would be fun to put together a list of the hottest Easter ideas for your little ones. With that being said, our Children know the real reason that we celebrate Easter and that is always our main focus but who doesn’t love to see their little… [read more]
Toys
I Spy With My Little Eye Kindergarten Fun
My oldest son just turned 5 this past February and after years of his countless asking, Kindergarten is on the horizon. My son has been anxiously awaiting the day to begin school and we are excited. I also know we need to spend some time fine-tuning some of his skills needed for the impending school… [read more]
Kindergarten Preparation with The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Hello there! With April here and my oldest just turning 5, we have been on the hunt for fun ways to prepare for Kindergarten. We have all of the basics down but you can never spend too much time reminding young children about the things they already know or other ways to use their… [read more]
Lifestyle
The Perfect Gift for the Tea Lover
I may not be a coffee drinker, but I am a tea lover. It’s my go-to hot, and sometimes cold, beverage. As a result, I can accumulate quite a lot of tea boxes/tins/containers. A girl needs her pumpkin spice in the fall and some refreshing mint tea in the spring. I’ve always wanted a better… [read more]
We Added Style To Our Fitness Routine And We Love It
When it comes to my fitness, I like to treat myself with new equipment and new accessories. It just helps me stay motivated! How you stay focused on your fitness? We rounded up some cute styles to add to our fitness routine! Let’s explore them!
Fitness
We Added Style To Our Fitness Routine And We Love It
When it comes to my fitness, I like to treat myself with new equipment and new accessories. It just helps me stay motivated! How you stay focused on your fitness? We rounded up some cute styles to add to our fitness routine! Let’s explore them!
Shapewear: Our Little Secret
Let me tell you about shapewear our little secret. Growing up I was never skinny but I was always short, so that makes me look even heavier. I was always made fun of for being overweight and especially in middle school and freshman year of high school. At my heaviest, I was in size 18… [read more]
Travel
Pack Everything You Need in This Toiletry Organizer
As a blogger, I used to travel to different beauty events in the Los Angeles area. I’ll admit, I’m not exactly a light packer, but I’m also not an “I may need this heavy sweater in July” person either. However, I do pack a little more than I need to, which means I’m stuck bringing… [read more]
La Bufadora, A Beautiful Piece of Ensenada
My husband and I love to travel. In May, for our anniversary, we decided to take a cruise to Ensenada. Ensenada is beautiful and has many things to offer but my favorite experience there was the trip to La Bufadora.
