Like it or not, the school bell will be ringing soon! For some it comes as a sigh of relief while others are not as happy about it. The back to school shopping is often dreaded for many reasons, but I’ve tried to find the best deals for you on some always needed items to help ease the pain on your pocketbook. The offers below are valid until Saturday, August 10.
Read MoreYou’ve probably learned that I am the “Carry-On Queen” when it comes to flying. Even when flying Southwest where I get free bags, I would rather have my stuff with me. I have a fear of lost luggage and your girl will not look cute wearing the same thing away from home multiple days in a row.
Read MoreEarlier this week I shared how simplicity, my 2019 Word of the Year, had been a struggle in some areas. I’ve allowed myself grace in that what sounded great on paper at the beginning of the year, in theory wouldn’t always work. I’ve made some edits to my action steps in order to better achieve my simplicity goal for the year.
Read MoreRemember way back in January when I told you this year instead of a resolution I was choosing a word to live by? Yeah, I know it seems like forever ago. I challenged you to pick a word too. Did you? Do you remember it? Did you stick to it? I chose “Simplified” as my word of 2019 and at times life has been nothing close to that.
Read MoreYou know this is MY time of year! Sun and fun are just a part of who I am and my family feels the same. Whether you’re headed to the pool or the beach, you’ll need a few essentials to keep your family safe and having a great time. Oh, and let’s not forget looking glamorous while doing so!
Read MoreI love shopping local! There is just something about personalized service, a friendly smile and being greeted by name that gives me the warm fuzzies. This week, I’ve teamed up with one of my favorite local boutiques, Rebecca’s of Clinton, to share some summer fashion inspiration. Regardless of age, style or shape, Rebecca’s has something that will fit your lifestyle and budget. Here are a few selections that I think you’ll love!
Read MoreYou probably noticed that the last 18 months have looked a lot different for me. You saw a lot less business stuff every day and more of just me, my family and my life. I didn’t spam your social media newsfeed daily with a product or another milestone from myself or my teammates. Live videos became a novelty instead of a regular thing. Making these changes at first was scary and I was a tad resistant, but when we do things out of our comfort zone it usually is.
Read MoreGuatemala... not somewhere you would probably think I would go. From what you’ve seen and heard on the news, you probably wouldn’t want to visit either. Several folks messaged me last week wondering why I was there. In all honesty, 6 months ago, I wasn’t too keen on going myself. However, something told me to take a chance and see. I’m here to say, it was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had.
Read MoreThis week it gets real REAL for us. Our oldest turned 16 yesterday and will get to test for her driver’s license tomorrow. This is the first big milestone of life towards adulthood in my opinion. While for some it may not seem like a big deal, when your daddy is a North Carolina State Trooper, it is.
Read MoreDuring adolescence competition seems to become an every day part of their lives though. Whether it’s sports, academics or some other facet, I see people pushing their kids to be “the best” Although I don’t think it’s intentional, this creates a divide among friendships and even families at times. And what hurts the most is to see a once confident, innocently sweet girl crushed because she isn’t “good” enough.
Read More“School’s Out For Summer!” in my best Alice Cooper voice. No, but really for some it is, and for others it’s coming soon! The break gives us a chance to catch back up with family and enjoy our beautiful NC weather. Here’s a quick guide to some happenings in the area that all ages will enjoy.
Read MoreWe made it, today is the last day of kindergarten for Aubrey! Some days I questioned if we would. LOL! As sad as I was 10 months ago, I’m feeling just that way again today. It’s hard to believe we just completed our first year of big school.
Read MoreMy crockpots are breathing a sigh of relief now that the warmer weather has arrived. I’m loving the break from the kitchen; my husband not so much. The grill, however is fired up on the regular and we’re enjoying the outdoors. I’ve put together a few of our summer favorites that I think your family will enjoy too.
Read MoreSometimes life does not go as planned, but looking back you see that it worked out even though you thought it never would.
Read MoreAs we get closer to adulthood we feel pressure to have everything figured out and plan our lives before we ever even know what life is about.
Read MoreYour eyes are not deceiving you! What was a huge fashion trend in the 90s is back and better than ever; the jean skirt. The fact that it makes denim acceptable in lots of scenarios is a win, win and for those of us who aren’t a huge fan of denim shorts, it’s a great alternative.
Read MoreEarlier this week, I talked about my personal hustle and asked you to define the word for yourself. Now that you’ve had time to think about it and hopefully have come up with your own definition, I want to share a little more detail about how I hustle.
Read MoreThis is how Webster’s Dictionary defines hustle but I can’t say that I agree with every part of it. While it may be busy movement and activity, I don’t think it is forceful; not in my case anyway.
Read MoreAs we are approaching the end of another school year, I’m sure your calendar is full of activities for yourself and your kids, just like mine. I honestly can’t even believe it’s mid April.
One quarter of the year has gone too quickly as always, and before you know it we’ll be doing the whole back to school, Fall and Christmas thing again. Time really does fly as you get older!
Read MoreWhile you’re channeling the Spring energy, take some time and let’s clean out those makeup bags. With the new season comes changes in trends and colors you want to wear. Also, it’s a great time to try something new. I have a few tips and suggestions to help you get started.
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