Stay Home. Stay Safe and DIY Tie-Dye

I was starting to feel more like the Trunchbull than Miss Honey after last week here at Freedom Elementary, so I was looking for something fun I could do with my three girls. The DIY tie-dye gods must've sensed my desperation because as I was randomly scrolling Instagram, my friend Abby popped up on my...

Locusts Out of the Smoke

I’m really disappointed in my gender. Overnight, like a plague of locusts, the new wave of judging, comparing, and soapbox lecturing has spread across America like the Coronavirus. It’s infecting thousands and the damage it’s causing is truly terrifying. This time, instead of the subject of breastfeeding, natural birth or disciplining, it’s over something I...

Four Sprays to Protect Yourself & Home From Coronavirus

I promise I’m as sick of hearing about it as you are—the Coronavirus. While there are lots of jokes and memes out there about it, we do need to take a few extra precautions these days with this virus spreading. The World Health Organization officially declared it a pandemic--which is a big deal for them. ...

Ready for Combat

If you’ve browsed fashion magazines, followed an influencer, or caught any fashion campaigns, you’d know by now that combat boots were one of the hottest fall/winter trends. They exploded onto the scene and you won't see them disappearing anytime soon as we head into spring. They're versatile enough that you can transition them from straight-legged...

Open Drawers

Let me paint a scenario… You’re tired. Like, really tired. You have solo parented for the past two weeks while your husband is working in another state. Your mind is like a chest of drawers and every single drawer is open—did I pay the gas bill, sign homework folders, need to practice math flash cards,...

Cracked by The Nutcracker

“One must never be late to the theatre.” I said as we were leaving the house. Let me back up just a bit. My in-laws were making a trip to come visit us. It’s a big deal when they visit, as we don’t get to see them all that often and my daughters are incredibly...

The Accountability Struggle and a Few Ways to Beat It

Do you find yourself struggling with workout accountability? Do you cop out more times than you’d like to admit? Do you tend to start something and then fall off the wagon? I’m certainly not a fitness trainer or professional but if there’s one thing I am and always have been good at over the years,...

Shave Shave Hooray!

I shave my face now. No, I’m not transitioning or having a Britney moment. What I’m doing is one of the it skincare and beauty trends of late and I can’t believe I waited so long to try it. You’ve likely heard of Dermaplaning (it has been around for awhile) or wondered about it yourself...

Chow Down and Cheer Super Bowl Sunday with these Fan Favorite Recipes

I was raised on the appetizer. When other families would gather around a beautifully set table and enjoy a Christmas dinner with ham or turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, homemade buns, green bean casseroles and so on, we were chowing down on appetizers all night while we opened presents. Each year, a new one would be...

My Low-Carb Lifestyle & Five Tips for Living Your Best Low-Carb Life

For me, low-carb has become a lifestyle—coming to me as naturally as my cup of coffee first thing in the morning. It's not for everyone, though. Fitness, eating habits, skincare, fashion, makeup—all of them are not a one-size fits all for people. What works for me may not work for you and what works for...