There’s always something special about a getaway with just my husband and I. The kind where time slows down, the sun feels warmer, and every moment is shared without the distraction from a hyper 6-year old. My husband and I recently went on our annual ‘adult only’ vacation to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic,…
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Resentment on Mother’s Day
My least favorite day of the year has finally come and gone. Planning and going on a vacation kept me pretty distracted from this day, but it still hit me like a ton of bricks. For anyone who has lost a parent, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day can be a day of mourning rather than…
Rediscovering the Joy of Reading: 18 Books I’ve read that have sparked a new hobby
One of my yearly goals for 2023 was to get into reading. Last year I asked for a Kindle For Christmas and as much as I wanted to get into reading again, I had no idea where to start. Never did I imagine that I could say I’ve read 18 books in the last 2…
The Lessons I Learned After The Hardest Year Of My Life
Although I thought the year Covid hit would be one of hardest years of my life, it was nothing compared to my experiences in 2022. I ended 2022 having the worst depression I’ve had in my entire life. My mom’s health took a turn, the relationship with my father was terrible, and my marriage seemed…
Things I Loved In the Month of May
May was a month that truly went by in the blink of an eye. But it also feels like it happened forever ago. We went to the Bahamas in the beginning of May, which now feels like it was an eternity ago. Despite The Bahamas Vacation being my top favorite thing, here are a few…
Ways To Prevent The Post-College Slump
Post-college depression is REAL. And boy, did I have it hard. I never anticipated loving my college experience as much as I did. I joined a sorority, graduated with my dream job, and met my future bridesmaids. After attending college for 2, 3, 4 or even 5 years (depending on your circumstance), it can be…
5 Ways To Get Yourself Organized for the Remainder Of 2023
We are already halfway through 2023, and I can’t believe I’m even saying that. Although we can’t control everything and slow down time, we can control our own little world. The best way to do that? Getting organized. Just because the year is halfway over doesn’t mean your’e doomed. Here are 5 ways you can…
How To Be Supportive When Your Partner Has Depression
If you’ve never experienced depression or anxiety for yourself, then it may be hard for you to understand what’s going on if your partner is struggling. Anxiety disorders often go hand in hand with depression. As someone who has dealt with significant depression in the past, I didn’t really know the answer if someone asked…
Tips On How To Create Your Perfect Morning Routine
Creating a morning routine can provide us all with a sense of self control before the chaotic energy of the workday begins. Your morning routine doesn’t have to begin at 4 a.m. like the influencers you see on social media. According to the professionals, having a morning routine does make a huge difference with productivity. But…
Realistic Fitness Goals & How To Achieve Them
At the beginning of every year we all set out to make new goals for ourselves. Research shows that 95% of New Years resolutions are fitness related. It’s no secret that the new year brings a sense of a new beginning and a fresh start. Although it’s almost 6 months into 2023 (crazy, right?), there’s…