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Blogmas Day 22: Why I Blog About Grief

For years, writing has been a form of therapy for me. Sure, I go see an actual therapist. But, there is nothing like writing for me – whether it’s when the pen meets paper or when I tap the fingers onto the keyboard. This is why I’m constantly writing about grief – and the lossContinue reading “Blogmas Day 22: Why I Blog About Grief”

Blogmas Day 21: Best Purchases of 2019

The fact that we are nearing the end of the decade is still so shocking to me. 2019 was a weird year for me personally, and probably one of the worst of my life. With that being said, I wanted to take a moment to focus on the positive of the year. That is, someContinue reading “Blogmas Day 21: Best Purchases of 2019”

Blogmas Day 20: 5 Last Minute Shopping Tips

It’s the final shopping weekend before Christmas. If you’re like me, your holiday shopping is done. However, I know that there are a few procrastinators that are going to be braving the malls this weekend. So, if you’re one of them, here are some tips to get your holiday shopping done with your sanity inContinue reading “Blogmas Day 20: 5 Last Minute Shopping Tips”

Blogmas Day 19: 4 Tips to Make the Holiday Season Slightly Less Stressful

It’s the most wonderful time of year, yet it is the most stressful because there is just so much that needs to be done. Between cookies, wrapping and of course, regular daily responsibilities always leads to chaos. And when that happens, chances are you’ll be stressed. However, there is a few things to avoid theContinue reading “Blogmas Day 19: 4 Tips to Make the Holiday Season Slightly Less Stressful”

Blogmas Day 18: What I Love Wednesday December 18

We are only one week before Christmas. Yup. Let that sink in. I know. I can’t believe it myself. With that being said, there is so much to do, yet so little time to do it all. However, here are some things that I am loving this week: That 70’s Show: This used to beContinue reading “Blogmas Day 18: What I Love Wednesday December 18”

Blogmas Day 17: Boyfriend Gift Guide

We are almost a week before Christmas, and many of us out there are scrambling to get those last minute holiday gifts. Last week, I did a Girlfriend Gift Guide. This week, I am going to do a boyfriend gift guide. For me, buying gifts for my boyfriend is the hardest thing because I’ve neverContinue reading “Blogmas Day 17: Boyfriend Gift Guide”

Blogmas Day 16: Christmas Wishes To My Mother In Heaven

Yesterday, I went to see my mother at her grave to bring her a Christmas plant. I think I cried during the entire visit, because it really hit me that she was gone. One of the things that I love about the blog is that I can use it as a platform to talk aboutContinue reading “Blogmas Day 16: Christmas Wishes To My Mother In Heaven”

Blogmas Day 15: What’s In My Bag: Weekend Edition

Happy Sunday Funday everyone! I hope everyone has a relaxing Sunday before the week. Today’s post will talk about what’s in my bag during the weekend. During the weekend, I often don’t use a big purse because there’s honestly no need to. I just need my keys, phone, and chapstick. Lately, I’ve been carrying handContinue reading “Blogmas Day 15: What’s In My Bag: Weekend Edition”

Blogmas Day 14: A Brief Discussion of Grief

This post is going to be a little more like a rant, but I feel like this is something that needs to be talked about more. I am going to be a 100 percent real with you all. I’ve been feeling pretty depressed lately. Since it’s the first holiday season since my mom passed away,Continue reading “Blogmas Day 14: A Brief Discussion of Grief”

Blogmas Day 13: Tips For Managing Your Mental Health Around the Holiday

Many will say that it is the most wonderful time of the year, however I’d like to argue that it is the most stressful. For me, this holiday is stressful simply because it’s the first that I will spend without my mom. However, like with all stresses, you can manage it. Here are some waysContinue reading “Blogmas Day 13: Tips For Managing Your Mental Health Around the Holiday”