Parenting with Anxiety and Depression

This is what it is like to be a parent while struggling with anxiety and depression. I've been an attentive mom lately. I mean, I've met their needs the past few days. I haven't been angry or even frustrated, but I haven't really been there. I feel like my life is just happening before me. I'm …

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(Giveaway Closed) Oilogic Giveaway & Review!

You know, it's one thing to find a product that you like and works well. It's a whole new ball game when you find a brand that makes you want to share their products with the world! I have found that with Oilogic and I want to share their products with you in this giveaway! …

Time Doesn’t Heal All Wounds, But Something Else Does…

I remember when my dad passed away people would tell me that time would heal me. Eventually the holidays wouldn't be as painful, I'd stop crying when I looked at pictures of him and I wouldn't be angry and bitter. All of those things have happened but I cannot give time the credit of healing …

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If My Son Is Gay…

If my son is gay I will pray. Not for him, not that he'll change, but that I'll have the grace, compassion and wisdom to convey my unconditional love and acceptance for him just the way he is. If my son is gay I will pray that I've helped instill a strong sense of confidence …

Fabu-Less Finds for Kids!

You all are big fans of the beauty bargain series so I wanted to bring you the same for all things kids! Be sure to follow me on social media so you can find out about these awesome deals as I come across them. HauteLook: I've gotten so many great deals on HauteLook. Lucky for …

Creative Personalized Gifts – Crafty Creations

Pinterest is chock full of beautiful personalized crafts and gifts. My heart wants to try my hand at them but my head and hands say otherwise. I am not a creatively crafty person but lucky for me, I have come across Crafty Creations. Anissa is the mastermind behind the most meaningful, creative and adorable personalized gifts I …

SAHM Cleaning Hacks

Before having my second child I thought it would be damn near impossible to get any cleaning done around the house. Some days, I don't get anything done. I have to say that my biggest piece of advice is to just accept that some days your house will look like ish. That's ok. Any mom …

How Makeup Saved My Sanity

It's no secret that I've been dealing with postpartum anxiety and depression. My good ol' friend Zoloft has been a huge help, but I've also taken steps to deal with these struggles in a creative way. When I was nursing my newborn I found myself deep into the Youtube rabbit hole and watching makeup artists …

The Person I Let Happen

"I love the person I've become because I fought to become her." - Kaci Diane   I recently saw this quote pop up on my Facebook feed and I was awestruck by how far removed I have become from its message. In the past couple years, especially the last year, I have found myself living life …