Visiting Governors Island
A few weekends ago I visited Governors Island, I had never been, not even for the seasonal events that get media coverage there. I recently saw a tv program that was talking about how renovated it was, which peaked my interested immediately. NYC in its ever renovating state will always have something new to see […]
How To Do Your First Juice Cleanse Safely
The juice cleanse is a very popular detox diet that will help you to improve your energy levels and digestion, and give you an overall health boost. You will lose a bit of weight during the cleanse, but it’s important to remember that it won’t give you long term weight loss results, so if that […]
Navy Maxi Dress with Pink Blush
NAVY DRESS WITH PINK BLUSH Another floral maxi coming your way! Can you tell I love Pink Blush floral dresses?? I love this moody floral print, because I can easily pair it with some cute booties and a motto jacket, and it’s the perfect transition into fall. The temperatures are finally dropping here in Charlotte, […]
Walking, Your New Best Exercise
Wherever you look there seem to be a million voices telling you how to get fitter, how to get thinner and how to make yourself look and feel better. Often these voices overlap and contradict each other and trying to find a reasonable opinion is next to impossible. That’s why in this blog, we’re taking […]
Back 2 Basics: Simple Equipment For Workouts
What puts many people off from working out is the fact that you tend to need a million different things with you when you go to the gym. You need legwear in the way of joggers, spandex, or shorts. You need tops that breathe and soak up your sweat, made from spandex or synthetic fiber. […]
The Busy & Broke Single Mom’s Makeup Routine
Hey mamas! So I love makeup, like really love it. I have always been a huge makeup lover. Since my mid-teens I have had a full face of makeup on every time I leave the house and would never ever be caught dead without it. So if you’re a makeup lover like me then here […]
Basic Invite for Holiday Cards and Events
BASIC INVITE FOR HOLIDAY CARDS AND EVENTS We just got back from our Baby Shower in Michigan (more photos from that day to come in a later post!), but today I wanted to share an amazing company with you called Basic Invite. They provide fully customizable invitations, greeting cards, holiday cards, Christmas cards personalized with […]
Why Running Is The Best Exercise For Single Moms
Howdy, lil mama, Welcome to another post brought to you in hopes of encouraging you to be the healthiest and happiest mom you can be! Now, exercise? Running? I know, meh. But listen, it’s time to get our booties in gear. Exercise is very important, not just for physical health, but mental and emotional health […]
Baby Registry Ideas
BABY REGISTRY IDEAS As promised, here are the best baby registry ideas I got from my question and answer IG stories a few weeks ago! There were so many replies, with all sorts of stories and reasons on why each mom loved a specific product. I tried to condense it down to the main categories […]
Stay-cation in Atlantic City
Last week we went on a stay-cation to Atlantic City with family friends. I had never been to the seaside city known for gambling and entertainment shows. The city itself is run down except for a few up-kept historical spots, a shopping strip and of course the casino/hotels. The boardwalk was a tale of the […]
PinkBlush Boutique GIVEAWAY!!!
PINKBLUSH BOUTIQUE GIVEAWAY It’s GIVEAWAY time! PinkBlush Boutique has been kind enough to send me another beautiful outfit, along with a gift card giveaway for you guys too! Go to THIS Instagram photo to enter for your chance to win a gift card to PinkBlush! This boutique has such cute styles and the quality is […]
Pink Blush Boutique
How cute is this romper?! Would you believe it’s maternity? That means extra room for my growing bump, without sacrificing style. I was so impressed with the quality and construction, I told Chris the material feels like I bought it from Nordstrom! The great thing about this fabric is it’s so breathable for the hot […]
4 Great Activities For Toning Muscle Quickly
Weight loss is the initial goal for most people when they start their health journey, but once you reach a healthy weight again, you can start working towards other goals. Some people want to build muscle mass and strength and get big, but that isn’t for everybody. A lot of people find that even though […]
Maternity Style
MATERNITY STYLE Happy Friday! Kicking off the weekend with my first maternity style post. Now that I’m 24 weeks, my bump is looking much more rounded like there’s a baby in there instead of just full of cake and burritos. I love catching my profile in the mirror and seeing how big my bump is […]
How to Stop Hating Your Body
Photo by Andre Furtado from Pexels It can be pretty hard to love your body. We’re bombarded with unrealistic images and constant pressure to look a certain way. It’s no wonder that so many women report hating their bodies (including me). If you hate your body right now, it might be a big leap to […]