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Are you one of those kind of gals that just grabs some cotton undies from that “famous” bra store and call it a day? You know the ones I mean… Everyone seems to think just because they say “Pink” on them that somehow they are sexy and flattering. Wrong, cupcake! Just because your underwear are tiny…
Job interviews are the worst, especially if you are an introvert as I am. I have always done well wherever I worked, I can power through a presentation and I have a strong sense of self-confidence when it comes to my skills but regardless of all of this, job interviews will weaken my knees and…
Is it already time to start thinking about Easter dresses and suits for the kids? Yes, mama, it’s time! We know you’ve been busy shoveling and taxiing kids all over creation, but spring will soon be here and so will Easter festivities! Thankfully, The Children’s Place has got you covered. You don’t have to find…
It’s time for me to do the Dukan Diet again. After having my third child in May of 2014, I lost a considerable amount of weight the first week and then stalled around 135-140 pounds. I continued to weigh that much for the past 20 months and I finally got SICK AND TIRED OF IT!…
For the first time EVER, Pantone selected TWO colors of the year for 2016! The gorgeous colors that made the cut are Rose Quartz and Serenity. Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director at Pantone Color Institute, describes the color combination as “reflecting connection and wellness as well as a soothing sense of order and peace,” and we…
So you’ve just retired and you’re wondering “now what?” “What do I do with my new retirement?” An easy answer to that question is take the road trip that you’ve always dreamed about but never had the time to take. The glory of retirement is the time to do things you’ve never been able to…
Pregnancy can be a very exciting time for soon-to-be mommies. However, it also means that your body will be changing rapidly over the next nine months. The good news is that this means you get to go shopping and create brand new maternity wardrobe to get you through next nine months. When shopping for your…
Right about now you’re getting pretty tired of winter and are starting to yearn for more hours of sunlight and less time wrangling lost rubber boots and mittens. Except for a few minutes in the shower, you haven’t seen your own bare feet in months, you’ve forgotten what you look like without a puffy jacket,…
A red eye flight can be difficult even for the most experienced adult who has been on several airlines and taken multiple flights all over the world at every possible time of the day or night. So you can imagine how difficult these flights will be on children. But sometimes you simply do not have…
Being a strong mother and a reliable spouse is obviously important, but often these everyday responsibilities really cut into our shopping time. Thank goodness for the Internet, where inexpensive, fashionable clothing is just a click (and a few shipping days) away. However, most moms resign themselves to the options they find on popular online retailers,…
On the seventh day of Christmas my true love gave to me… Vanity Fair, Lily of France and Vassarette Bras Winner’s choice of size and color! 5 Winners!!!! Yes, you read that right. FIVE WINNERS! We all know that undergarments wear out faster than anything because we wear them every single day. It’s time to…
If you’re preparing for the arrival of a baby, you’ll understand how difficult it can be to gather all of the various baby essentials. Baby showers are a huge help with this, as are family and friends, but it’s up to you to figure out which items take precedence and prioritize not just what to…
It’s important to make ourselves, and our children, feel confident. Confidence comes from a number of things, and one of those is our appearance. For many, dressing well and looking good feels like an elusive goal. But dressing well and looking good is so easy when you are willing to shop around for the best…
Most people think of buying their first home when they get married. They can’t wait to get started feeling like a real family, and they know that a little place to call their own can be the fastest way to get there. Most families starting out, though, struggle with limited resources, and can barely afford…
Moving house can be a stressful time in itself, but throw young children into the mix and you have a logistical nightmare. Having to pack up endless boxes of toys, sort through mountains of clothes and clean crayon marks off the walls all while keeping your little ones entertained is enough to bring on a…
Housework, yardwork, homeschooling and child rearing. That’s what you can generally find me doing these days. Not exactly a fancy job, so comfy clothes are a must! I love this french terry hooded cardigan from Chadwicks. It’s soft, stretchy, and forgiving. I love that the sleeves roll up and button for warmer days or can…