Summer Reflections: Starting Over…Again
Whether starting over again is forced due to an external circumstance or by choice, this topic does not get as much awareness as it should….
I Will Not Compete With You
And along the way, I’ve been caught in the crossfires of people’s mindset by the way I’ve been treated, especially (and mostly) by women. What…
What’s In My Bag: Current Makeup Favorites
Maybe it was the long hours of doing my own hair and makeup during high school only for it to fade by half time (I…
The Level of Rich I Want to Be
Whoa, even a year later, it feels weird to even type all of that out. However, I’m not going to dive deep into details —…
5 Funny Instagram Accounts to Follow
And I can’t be the only one who feels a little less hopeful as each day goes by, right? Like I’ve said before, if I…
It’s Time to Stop Glorifying Overworking
Aside from world events, wars/rumors of wars, the political scene, and social/cultural events (Epstein files, anyone?), most of us have awoken from our slumber. And…
The Gift of Starting Over
In this article, I wanted to begin talking about the gift of starting over. And I don’t just mean in career, but in life as…
An Honest Review: Tieks Ballet Flats
Fashion such as colorful skinny jeans, statement necklaces like the infamous J. Crew bubble necklace, the rise of athleisure, combat boots, and platform shoes were…
Discovering Dallas: Muse Nail House
You see, it wasn’t too long ago when I intentionally took a day off of work and learned the meaning of the gift of rest…
Best of 2025: My Favorite Purchases
Whether it’s style, beauty, home, or health, when it comes to any item, I believe in buying less, but buying well. For me, it’s all…
Holiday Sweet Treat Recipe: White Chocolate Peanut Butter Krispies
There’s just something about receiving a baked good that adds a touch of nostalgia — kind of like a warm hug from a grandparent. Even…
How to Make Healthier Marshmallows
Even though I don’t love sweets like most people, I sure enjoy baking and making sweet treats for others. I blame 2020 for my growing…
Small Business Saturday 2025
In today’s article, I wanted to share with you some amazing small brands I’ve purchased products from, use, and/or absolutely love. You’ll recognize brands from…
What’s In My Bag: Fall Beauty Favorites
If I find a beauty product that works for me, I tend to turn it into a “beauty empty” before I try anything else new…
This Next Era Cannot Be Ignored
Yep, I was thinking about my 2025 milestone birthday since my last birthday. Sounds weird, right? Well, it feels weird to even type this out….
5 Food Instagram Accounts to Follow
Call me weird, but there’s just something so relaxing about watching food being made. Whether they’re done using wit and humor, the ASMR trend, calming…
Life Lately: 2025 Summer Reflections
Although I was going a hundred miles an hour, I made decisions this summer that I know changed my life for the better. Was it…
5 Faith-Based Books That Have Changed My Life
As someone who went from being a Buddhist to agnostic to a Christ follower, what an adventure it’s been these past two decades! Walking with…
Season of Transition
While these changes may seem negative, they are all beautiful signs of slowing down, transition, and being still. And even though I actually hate losing…
2025 Fall Lifestyle Mood Board
As much as I don’t like change, I’m learning to embrace it more, but at my own pace. What I love most about what fall…
10 Easy Healthy Lifestyle Changes I’ve Made
However, staying healthy is much harder, especially as one ages. Am I healthy? Yes, for the most part. Could I get better? Of course. As…
5 Fun Instagram Accounts to Follow
And I can’t be the only one who feels a bit of a lost of enjoyment of life these last five years, right? If I…
Life Lately: 2025 Spring Reflections
I know. I’ll go into some more detail below in a bit! If you’re new here and want to get to know me better or…
Spring 2025 Beauty Favorites
And if the packaging is beautiful, well, you can just consider me a makeup collector. To own beautiful things is a luxury in life, but…
10 Things I’ve Learned By Going to the Gym
Yes, we get chances every day to stay healthy while others don’t have that luxury. As someone who is truly grateful for her health and…
Classic Manicure Ideas
Even though I could do my own nails (decently, not perfectly, lol!), I let a professional pamper me on my day off and I ended…
Best and Worst Purchases of 2024
Considering most of us work incredibly hard to earn our money, it’s only right to take time to decide before making a purchase to ensure…
Life Lately: 2024 Autumn Reflections
If you think about it, autumn went by so quickly it didn’t truly have time to autumn. Speaking of, I missed the entire fall season…
Giving Tuesday 2024: The Gift of Giving
No matter how much money one has, any dollar amount given still makes one feels good to know they’ve contributed to the betterment of someone’s…
Small Business Saturday 2024
In today’s article, I wanted to share with you some amazing small brands I’ve purchased products from, use, and/or absolutely love. I also wanted to…
Summer Edition: What’s In My Makeup Bag
I don’t even use a tinted sunscreen. I know, it’s bad. During these hot days, I go for a facial sunscreen, do my eye makeup,…
What’s In My Bag: Current Beauty Favorites
If I find a beauty product that works for me, I tend to turn it into a “beauty empty” before I try anything else new…
The Edit | May 2024
I wanted to start a new mini series here on the blog sharing my favorite things (and moments) from the previous month as we begin…
Life Lately: 2024 Spring Reflections
However, I feel like spring is rushing me this year as it’s already May! Not that I’m counting down the days until summer because I…
2024 Spring Dresses for Every Style and Budget
Hunting for a new dress is difficult. I know, first-class, first-world problems. With tons of options, it doesn’t help if you’re also selective and have…
Dallas Arboretum: A Picture’s Worth a Thousand Words
My best friends and I recently had that experience just last month when we visited the Dallas Arboretum during our staycation. It was such a…
10 Best Personal Growth Accounts to Follow
And if I were going to give myself a title, I’d be a lifestyle entrepreneur-in-training. Let me ask you a question: what is life if we’re…
Life Lately: 2023 Winter Reflections
While I love warmer weather, I don’t want to rush any season of my life, even winter. Recently, I read that winter is a time…
The Best 2024 Lunar New Year Decorations
In recent years, I started to embrace this holiday in my own home instead of just participating. To be honest, considering my mom wants to…
2024: Ins and Outs
However, as I read people’s 2024 Ins and Outs lists, I found it all to be very fascinating. It felt like I was truly getting…
Best and Worst Purchases of 2023
We all work incredibly hard to earn our money, right? If so, taking time to decide on what to buy is an important part of…
2024 New Year’s Eve Shoes
The part of me that is ready is the love of celebrating newness, a blank slate if you will. As we all celebrate New Year’s…
Small Business Saturday 2023
When you really think about it, making a purchase from a small business is fulfilling…and impactful. In today’s article, I wanted to share with you…
2023 Black Friday & Cyber Monday Sales
Whether it’s for loved ones or myself, I have no shame when shopping great sales. After the Turkey trot run this morning, delicious food and…
Dallas Arboretum: Charlie Brown’s The Great Pumpkin
The weather was so perfect. It was a crisp fall day. The leaves were floating to the ground with the cool breeze as if it…
Soul Care
I’ve found there is a huge difference between relief and restoration; much of what provided me relief in the past (like TV) does not help…
2023 Modern Thanksgiving Tablescape
Growing up, my parents always hosted a lot of parties in our small apartment. Adults would be eating and drinking while the kids scarfed down…
Becoming Her
For the last six months to a year, I’ve been on a personal journey to (re)gain my confidence and become the woman I was once…
2023 Birthday Wish List
As a child, my parents always threw me parties, but the biggest one was when I was in fourth grade. I’ll never forget it. I…
Best Neutral Eyeshadow Palettes
Usually, I know what I want. However, I tend to test makeup in person before swiping my card. And one of my absolute favorite makeup…
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