Three Ways to Foster Self-Love

February 13, 2019.Reading time 6 minutes.

With Valentine’s day knocking on the door I can’t help but think about love in all of it’s glorious and sometimes messy forms. The family kind, the romantic kind, the kind we have for pets (which probably falls under the family kind if your house is anything like mine) and finally the kind we have […]

How to Look Chic at Work on Jeans Day

February 4, 2019.Reading time 6 minutes.

I have shared several times on social media that I love jeans. This probably isn’t a life-shattering confession as I know that a lot of people feel that way, but my day to day style is pretty classic and feminine. I am known for wearing dresses. A few months ago a co-worker told me he […]

How to Be Your Own Hero

January 14, 2019.Reading time 7 minutes.

The other day I saw the cutest meme on social media. It was a classroom assignment where the kid had been asked to name one of his/her heroes. The young student replied “ I am one of my own hero. First I am kind to myself and Second I do things I want.” I can’t […]

How To Step Up Your New Year’s Wardrobe With 4 Staple Items

January 6, 2019.Reading time 8 minutes.

The other day I was talking to someone who mentioned that they wanted to overhaul their entire wardrobe. They sent me photos from a fancy boutique that is very popular on the gram. They specialize in beautifully crafted staple items with interesting details and whimsical prints. Think JCrew meets Anthropologie. Now, most of you know […]

How to Stick to Your New Years Resolutions

December 30, 2018.Reading time 7 minutes.

The number one question I get whenever I talk about goal setting, list making or New Years Resolutions is How In The World Do You Stick With Them? Many people share stories of being tired of making that Resolution List every year only to look back months later and realize they haven’t achieved anything on […]

Three Things You Can Do to Help Cultivate a Little Joy After Loss During the Holidays

December 16, 2018.Reading time 7 minutes.

Last night after a day spent shopping with my mother and youngest daughter, my daughter and I were riding home and listening to the radio (which I honestly only do at Christmas time). I’m a pretty loyal XM Satellite listener now but I love the local Christmas stations. After playing one upbeat song after another the […]

Three Steps to Help You Goal Set and Grow

December 12, 2018.Reading time 8 minutes.

As the new year approaches, I am all ready to begin setting my intentions, cutting out pictures for my vision board and making my list of new goals. But let me tell you why I am not starting there for 2019. First, I have to acknowledge that I am a list maker and a goal […]

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