It’s officially spring and coming up on my favorite time of the year. Summer is already less than a month away, and I am already planning on really prioritizing my fitness and implementing healthier habits. Of course I have the most motivation to better myself when summer comes around. Once the winter season starts, I…
Bahamas Vacation Recap
When I started thinking about what I wanted for my 30th Birthday, I couldn’t think of any ‘big’ specific gift. Sure, turning 30 is a big deal, but I just couldn’t think if a ‘perfect’ birthday gift. And then it came to me…. A vacation. But not just any vacation. I wanted to go on…
What I’m Packing In My Carry-On Bag
We leave for the bahamas in approximately 2 weeks! This will be our first real vacation just the two of us since our honeymoon to Hawaii in 2017. Needless to say I am over the moon excited for time away just the two of us. Here is what I’m taking in my Carry-On Bag. Even though…
My Mothers Early-Onset Alzheimer’s Diagnosis at 56 Years Old
At 56 years old, my mother was diagnosed with Early-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease. Although this day still seems fresh in my mind, I can’t necessarily give the specifics of what the day was actually like. Looking back, it’s all so much of a blur. I’m Finally Ready To Talk About It. I remember getting the phone…
Happy 3rd Birthday To My Son
3 years ago I was anxiously anticipating his arrival into this world. I had so many unanswered questions. From giving birth to the first few months of his life, I wondered what it would be like to finally call myself a mom. Would my labor be rough? Would he be born with a full head…
How To Start A Blog in 10 Easy Steps
Creating a blog with Bluehost is a pretty straightforward process. Bluehost is a popular web hosting provider that offers easy WordPress integration. I started my blog one afternoon while I was on maternity leave when my son was napping – so when I tell you it takes less than 10 minutes to create your blog,…
Avoiding Seasonal Depression – 7 Tips To Survive This Winter
Seasonal depression, more commonly known as ‘seasonal affective disorder’ (SAD), is a type of depression that occurs at the same time every year, usually during the fall and winter months when there is less natural sunlight. If you’re anything like me, you dread this time of year because you already know what’s up ahead. You…
10 Pieces of Advice You Should know Before Having Kids
Becoming a mother is a transformative journey filled with joy, challenges, and countless surprises. While no amount of advice can fully prepare a woman for the adventure of motherhood, there are certain things that I wish I had known before becoming a mother. Here are 10 pieces of advice you should know before having kids….
I Was A First Time Mom During Covid. Here’s What I Learned
When I was preparing to give birth to my son, all I could anticipate was minimal sleep, night feedings, and all the fun things we would be able to do as a family. Never did I imagine that I would be raising a child during a pandemic. The Covid19 pandemic occurred less than 1 month…
My Advice To The Bride-To-Be
I’ve talked about my wedding a few times on my blog. There is absolutely nothing I would change about the wedding day that I had. But as you get older and you start to celebrate your wedding anniversaries, sometimes you begin to think about all the things you would do differently if you had a…