Folks, Taylor turned 11 last month and we are officially parents of a tween girl. I’m not going to lie, things have been challenging the last few months, but we are working tremendously hard at trying to figure it out with our little girl. It’s a balancing act between raising a confident girl who thinks […]
As I’ve spent a good deal of the time detoxing a lot of our food choices over the last year, it seemed only fitting that I eventually tackle the personal care and beauty areas. When I initially asked for advice in finding a decent, cruelty-free body lotion a couple of months back, I was overwhelmed […]
After my exciting 1 minute encounter with Gwyneth on Saturday, I was feeling wild and dangerous, so I went bikini shopping. As you know last year, I hid myself under several flattering one-piece suits, and while I still love both the pink and green suits I chose, truth be told, life under a one-piece is […]
Pants – Coverse at Target; Top – Converse at Target; Bag – Lily Jade; Shoes – ShoeMint; Ring & Necklace – Prism Boutique It’s been a few months since I bought any clothes from Target. I usually love a lot of their clothes, but the past few months I just didn’t find some of their […]
I have a couple of girlfriends, as well as my mom, who are quite good at sending off nice little handwritten notes and cards to loved ones. Be it a special occasion or just to say hi, receiving one of these cards via snail mail always makes my day and makes me feel quite special. […]
This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group™ and Soma, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #givesoma http://cmp.ly/3/8vNxcO When I first began hosting family and friends at our home for holiday gatherings, I continuously went with the approach of more is more when I set […]
To see the entire 31 Days Series, visit here, and to get post updates on Facebook, please consider liking For the Love Of on Facebook. I’ve been battling strep throat since Tuesday. 2013 has been a bad year in our house for strep. Just 2 months prior, I had the worst case of strep I […]
source In order to get going, we must first prime our kitchen. Let me start by saying that for those with some sort of health issues and concerns, supplemental dietary items may be necessary and a blessing for those who want to eat a variety of foods. I don’t mean to dismiss gluten-free alternatives and […]
This is the final post in the healthy skincare series I’ve been writing for the past 6 weeks, thanks to Aveeno. To see all the posts on how I’ve been adapting my skincare routine, and different tips to help get me through summer, coming out the other side with healthy skin, visit this link. For […]
For my entire life, I’ve been what most would consider thin. At 5’10”, I’ve always fluctuated between 125-140 pounds, 125 more during the high school years, and 140 after having children. Four years ago this summer, I hit my “goal” weight of 125 pounds, a number I hadn’t weighed since I was 16, and declared […]
