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• My Tiny Dancer.

  

  I’d be lying if I said I didn’t tear up when the show started. Sure, it was emotional watching my little one dance in her first dance recital. Read more

  Posted on 19 June 2017 LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Importance of Adult Game Nights After Having Kids

  

  Things change a lot when you have kids. Including your social life… shocker, right? I mean, we can’t just go out every weekend and to be quite honest, we don’t... Read more

  Posted on 18 June 2017 LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Blue and White Striped Shirt Dress

  

  Stripes AND a shirt dress? Count me in. Although I love me a good t-shirt and short combo for the summer, I’ve been reaching for dresses more and more. Why? Read more

  Posted on 16 June 2017 LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Ways to Save Money on Your Monthly Cell Phone Bill

  

  Today’s post on ways to save money on your monthly cell phone bill is sponsored by Ting Mobile. All opinions are my own.  Do you remember your first cellphone? ... Read more

  Posted on 15 June 2017 LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• 15 Activities to Keep Your Kids Busy This Summer (that Don’t Require a Ton of...

  

  School’s out for summer and moms everywhere are ripping out their hair! Jk, maybe. But it can be a lot to handle when you’re used to your kids being gone for a... Read more

  Posted on 14 June 2017 LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Blush Florals + Update on Our Move to CLE.

  

  Happy Monday babes! How was everyone’s weekend? Our weekend was pretty chill but jam packed. And there was a little bit of drama with our move but I’ll get to... Read more

  Posted on 12 June 2017 LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Why Being Apart from Yours Kids is Good for Everyone.

  

  You know the saying “absence makes the heart grow fonder?” In today’s class we’ll be discussing how those simple words apply to parenting. I don’t think we... Read more

  Posted on 09 June 2017 LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Don’t Let Social Media Make You Feel Bad About Your Life.

  

  We’ve all been there. We’re bored, scrolling Facebook or Instagram, and we’re hit with pretty picture after pretty picture. Fresh pizza in Italy, boat cruises... Read more

  Posted on 07 June 2017 LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• 3 Fun and Unique Gifts for Little Girls

  

  I received these samples for my little one. As always, all opinions are my own.  Everyone loves a little fun mail, am I right? Every time something gets... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2017 LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Kicking off Summer in Lake Norman and Cleveland.

  

  The past few weeks have been insane. Like, insane.They’ve been filled with car rides, family time, and visiting with loved ones. Can’t complain but I will say,... Read more

  Posted on 05 June 2017 LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• That Time I Got Shingles from Stress

  

  People have told me I’m a hypochondriac all my life. I think a lot of it has to do with my anxiety; the minute I feel a little funny, I’m worried it’s some... Read more

  Posted on 01 June 2017 LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• 5 Ways to Encourage Adventure and Imaginative Play in Your Kids

  

  Do you remember what it’s like to be a kid? Not a care in the world. Everyday is a new chance to explore uncharted territory and to go on a new adventure. Life... Read more

  Posted on 31 May 2017 LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Conquering the Zoo with Preschoolers

  

  When I found out we were moving to Washington D.C, I wanted to scope out all of the fun things to do with the kids. Not only is the zoo super cool and right in... Read more

  Posted on 30 May 2017 LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Five on Friday.

  

  Ugh guys… it’s been a week. Between house showings, ER visit, and packing for the move, I’m officially drained. I think I checked out somewhere around Tuesday... Read more

  Posted on 26 May 2017 LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Currently Trending: Straw Handbags

  

  It’s almost Friday friends… it’s almost Friday! We have been going back and forth for the past couple of weeks trying to decide if we wanted to head down for ou... Read more

  Posted on 25 May 2017 LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• I Got a Lash Lift and Tint and I’m in Love

  

  A big thank you to Ink Beauty Bar for sponsoring today’s discussion.  I’ve been eyeing (no pun intended) eyelash extensions for quite sometime now. Read more

  Posted on 24 May 2017 LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Prison Tours + Ripped Denim.

  

  If you read my post from yesterday, you might have seen some of these photos. But I wanted to give you the full background and story because this thing is just... Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2017 LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Monday Musings.

  

  Ugh, someone give me an IV of coffee, would ya?! This weekend was super busy but thankfully, it was well spent with my people. Since we’re moving (did you... Read more

  Posted on 22 May 2017 LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• How to Navigate a New City with Ease

  

  Today’s discussion is sponsored by Navdy. All opinions are my own.  Raise your hand if you get really flustered when it comes to following directions while... Read more

  Posted on 22 May 2017 LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• A New Chapter.

  

  It’s been 6 years since I started this blog. 6 years of marriage. 6 years of military life. Over the past 6 years we’ve lived in 3 different states,... Read more

  Posted on 19 May 2017 LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION