And just like that my junior year of college is over. Wow, this year was filled with surprises! I learned so much this semester from how to write a perfect paper to bettering my squash game and understanding myself. Here are the top five things I can share with you. It is okay to drop classes My spring semester I dropped two classes. ...
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5 Gifts for Mother’s Day
Mother's Day is right around the corner! Here are 5 simple gifts your mom will LOVE. DIY Photo Book Flowers - check out local florists Beauty SubscriptionBox - Sephora Play Box, Birchbox, Ipsy Espadrilles Gardening Tools- really cute gardening gloves ...
5 Tips to Creating the Best Look for your Family Photo Session
It's easy to feel stressed when deciding what to wear for a professional family photo session! We want our picture perfect so it's easy to feel pressure when deciding what you and the kiddos should wear for the big day. I recently had a family portrait session at a local studio called Ivory Tree photos. (I currently have a giveaway going with ...
Philly Friends: Amazing Ivory Tree Portraits Giveaway for Family Photo Session & Credit
Since our guys are 14 and 11, having professional family photos wasn't something that was on our radar. I'm not really sure why that was! Every year is precious with our kids - whether they are infants or teenagers. Which is why I'm so glad that Ivory Tree Portraits reached out to me and that I had family portraits done recently. I'm calling these ...
The Most Satisfying Pillow You Will Ever Own: The Mermaid Pillow
I've secretly wanted a Mermaid pillow for a long time (for me!), ever since I saw one at a friend's house. And I'm going to tell you guys right now - this is one of those reviews that won't do the product justice, because you can only understand how totally awesome these pillows are by feeling them. The back side of every Mermaid pillow has ...
Join Our New Book Club! First Pick: Educated, by Tara Westover
WELCOME! This month we are starting a new segment on the blog: Book Club! I am so excited to be trying this out. As an English major, I love reading and discussing books so I thought what a great idea to bring it to an online community. On the first of the month, we will announce the book and a calendar with dates you can expect posts & ...
Growing Old & Staying Inspired to Remain Healthy @NaturesBounty #BetterOffHealthy #AD
Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post in partnership with The Motherhood on behalf of Natures Bounty. Growing old's no joke, all. And while I continue to exercise on a regular basis, I find I'm not as spry as I used to be. Since turning 40, I've been well aware of my age and I strive to remain healthy and do all I can to remain as healthy as ...
10 Fun Spring Fashion Must Haves
Geometric earrings Pattern dress White boots Light jacket Rain boots Straw Purse(Smaller/cheaper) Floral top Stripe top Sneakers Cropped jeans ...
Foods that Fight the Flu
These foods will help keep your immune system strong and keep the flu away. Always hydrate and get your rest! I recently had the flu, and let me tell you it was NO fun. Luckily, I have been pumping vitamin C into my body along with fruits filled with antioxidants and it has significantly shortened my illness. The key is to get plenty of rest and ...
On the Topic of Discussing Underage Drinking with Your Young Child #KnowWhenKnowHow #PLCB #PreventandEducate #ad
Thank you Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board for sponsoring this post. Learn more about how you can prevent underage drinking at KnowWhenKnowHow.org. Last month, I brought up the topic of underage drinking. You can click to read but I talked about a boy from my high school who passed away at age 18 from alcohol poisoning. That was my first ...