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Transition Your Skincare Routine with Rodan + Fields As the vibrant colors of summer fade into the cozy hues of autumn, it’s time to shift our focus to transitioning our skincare routine to suit the changing seasons. The cooler temperatures and lower humidity levels of fall can impact our skin, making it essential to adjust our regimen to maintain a healthy, glowing complexion. Here’s how you…

Faith takes strength As we step into a new week, it’s essential to draw inspiration and strength from a source that never fails us. From a biblical worldview, we find that our motivation and encouragement come from our faith in God and His promises. The Bible is filled with verses that remind us of God’s unwavering love and support, providing us with the strength to face any challenges that come…

3 Ideas for Inexpensive Souvenirs From Your Travels

Summer travel season is in full swing. While I love when friends post travel pics on social media as a way to time stamp their adventures, I’m always looking for ideas for inexpensive souvenirs from our travels. But how many cheesy magnets do I really need? (We still get one from each destination and they go on our garage refrigerator – old habits die hard.) And how many stuffed animals and…

3 Reasons to Eat More Watermelon…Your Skin Will Thank You!

Did you know there’s more to watermelon than sugar? (You’re singing the song now aren’t you?) Watermelon acts as a wonder fruit when it comes to your skin. How, you ask? Let me fill you in on 3 reasons to eat more watermelon. Your skin will benefit from all 3 reasons. It hydrates. There’s a reason I load up my boys with watermelon on summer baseball days. It is super hydrating. But kids aren’t…

It’s Wednesday. Mid-week. After a holiday and a tropical storm. I REALLY did not want to fold the laundry today. I emphasize REALLY because truly I never want to fold the laundry. But today, for real, I did NOT want to fold the laundry. It put me in a mood. Not a pleasant one. But as often is the case when I need a good reality check, a thought of my mom popped in my head. I pictured her folding…

3 Ways CBD Will Help You as a Mom

Mom of 3 here. At the time of writing this post, my kids are 7, 12 and 14. Momming is hard, ya’ll. Am I right? Don’t worry, I know it’s rewarding and fulfilling. And I understand the significance of our roles as moms. I believe my greatest God given purpose on this planet is to be a mom. And I do believe that He equipped me with all I need to fulfill this role. So, why would us moms need any…

5 Mom Blogs That You’ll Love

Momming is hard. Often, as a mom, you wonder: Am I doing this right? Can anyone else relate? There’s gotta be a better way? What’s a hack for this? How do I organize this family? Along with countless other thoughts. Moms come in all different sizes, shapes, ages, life experiences and parenting styles. Finding your mom tribe creates a safe space for you to explore ideas, vent frustrations and…

4 Benefits of Adding CBD into Your Self Care Routine

Experience CBD in your self care routine and feel better and live better every day. I advocate often for self care. In order to take care of others, you must first take care of yourself. Which aligns with my belief that self care is not selfish. One of the simpliest ways to show yourself some love comes through the benefits of quality CBD in your daily self care routine. CBD appears in many…

About Motherhood: What They Don’t Tell You

What “they” don’t tell you about motherhood….Over 15 years ago, I remember being elated and totally freaked out at the same time about becoming a mom for the first time. Would I be a good mom? How would I handle all the things? Would my child be healthy? Would my child be smart? How do you even change a diaper? Yes, I was that mom who had never even changed a diaper. On top of all those thoughts…

What You Need to Know: Drip Coffee Maker vs Single Serve

Like all strong marriages, ours has endured many heated arguments…uh….debates. Our single serve coffee maker bit the dust this week, sparking yet another highly important debate: drip coffee maker vs single serve. I fall on the single serve side. Before you dismiss my position, understand that I never truly drank coffee until law school. Even then, I only drank it to survive 24 hour study…

Best Option for a Facial At Home

Looking for an option to give yourself a facial at home? Remember, self care is not selfish. What better way to show yourself some love than with a facial? Are you tired of, or can’t afford, the expensive spa facials on a consistent basis or want to avoid painful dermatological treatments? Maybe you just can’t get out of the house to get to the appointment??? #thankscoronavirus​ Have you been…

Teeth Whitening At Home for Even Sensitive Teeth

As a homeschooling mom, caffeinate and educate is my mantra these days. But those ever so necessary cups of coffee aren’t doing any favors for my smile. Are your teeth turning yellow? Missing that brilliant, bright white smile? I was. And somehow Instagram knew this about me. Hmmmm. Posts about the Brytn Smile Teeth Whitening System kept popping up in my feed. Naturally, I was curious. But as…

Best NonStick Pan, Plus It’s All In One!

Is this ALWAYS PAN really worth all the hype? Hands down, YES! Let me tell you about the best nonstick pan you’ll find on the market today. Not only does this pan replace 8 pieces of traditional cookware, she does all this while still remaining super easy to clean. As a mom, I felt like I hit the jackpot with this Always Pan from Our Place. She will fry, saute, steam, braise, boil, stew, sear,…

What Will Be Your Legacy?

Today’s Motivational Monday is a deep one. Do you ever feel like you’ve been called to DO MORE? Do you ever think about your LEGACY? ⁣I often think about mine and what imprint I want to leave behind. Of course, I want my children to be proud of me as a mom and have fond memories of our relationship. I want my husband to remember me as compassionate, affectionate, and dependable. I want my friends…

3 Words to Teach Your Child Financial Responsibility

We hope to teach our kids lots of life lessons throughout their time with us. Of these lessons, financial responsibility ranks high on the importance list. Kids of all ages will benefit from lessons in financial responsibility. While financial responsibility entails a wide range of lessons, these 3 words to teach your child financial responsibility will narrow the scope. Scroll to the bottom to…

Find What’s Good for the Soul

How do we find what’s good for the soul? You know that saying, “stop and smell the roses?” For me, when in doubt, always stop and smell the ocean air. I know without a doubt God planted me in Florida for a reason. The water, the Gulf of Mexico, the beach, it is so soothing to my soul. It is my happy place. I know this because just seeing the water brings a sense of calm for me. Hearing the waves…

How to Write a Personal Mission Statement & Why You Need One

How to write a personal mission statement and why you need one. Isn’t a mission statement just something for companies? Nope. Just as large companies have well crafted, published mission statements, small businesses need one too.  For many entrepreneurs, the small business is YOU. So a personal mission statement directly relates to your business. An entrepreneur’s business mission statement is a…