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Grief and Holidays

It’s almost the holiday season. One week until Christmas and little over a month until Christmas time. For me, this holiday season is going to be a lot different than the ones in the past. This is the first Christmas without my mom. Since my mom died in February, there are so many firsts thatContinue reading “Grief and Holidays”

Ways That I Practice Self-Care

Happy Monday everyone! Since this is the start of a new week, I wanted to try to create a goal for to incorporate more self care in my daily life. Like everyone out there, it’s been something that I always want to include in my routine, but always put everything else first. Which is sad.Continue reading “Ways That I Practice Self-Care”

Fashion Friday: First Luxury Small Leather Good Unboxing/Review

For me, Louis Vuitton was something that was only for celebrities. However, I’ve been watching a lot of videos, and fell in love with the key pouch. Only problem? It’s always sold out on the Louis Vuitton website. One day while I was home with my sprained knees, I decided to check out the websiteContinue reading “Fashion Friday: First Luxury Small Leather Good Unboxing/Review”

What I Love Wednesday: November 13th

Happy Wednesday everyone! This week is a shorter week, because I had Monday off because of Veteran’s Day. Here are some of the things that I have been loving this week: Panera Turkey Chili: Ever have a set of favorites when you’re eating out at a restaurant? Well, I am definitely one that is afraidContinue reading “What I Love Wednesday: November 13th”

PSA: You Are Not Obligated To Respond to Text Messages

With our iPhones always at our fingertips, it’s almost as if we need to be available 24/7. This is why if many of us often think the worst when someone didn’t respond to our text, or why we feel like once we get an incoming message, we forget that we have the choice on whetherContinue reading “PSA: You Are Not Obligated To Respond to Text Messages”

Why It’s Important to Have a Positive Attitude

It’s Monday, but I’m still recovering from last week. Last week was one of those weeks. You know, the kind that always seem to drag you below water, when you’re fighting to just float to shore. One of those weeks where everything that could possibly go wrong, well, goes wrong and you just want toContinue reading “Why It’s Important to Have a Positive Attitude”

Christmas 2019 Wishlist

Can you believe that the holiday season is upon us? Well, the official holiday season begins Black Friday, but with every store out there pushing their Black Friday sales earlier and earlier and every coffee place debuting their holiday flavors, it’s officially the Christmas season. Now, I’ve watched so many of these videos on YouTube,Continue reading “Christmas 2019 Wishlist”

Why Getting A Dog Was The Best Thing I Ever Did

I believe that love is a four legged word. Dogs have been a part of my life since the day was born. Growing up, I had two dogs — a beagle named Carla, and a Rhodesian Ridgeback named Maggie. I’ve written about Maggie when she died last year. Losing Maggie was devastating for me. SinceContinue reading “Why Getting A Dog Was The Best Thing I Ever Did”

Eating My Way Around CT: The Hop Knot

Picture it: a restaurant that has nothing but pretzels. And, this place has all kinds of pretzels — s’mores pretzels, pretzel sandwiches, and flavored pretzels with dipping sauces. As a pretzel lover, this is my idea of heaven. Thanks to the Hop Knot, that place is now heaven on earth. Recently, the Hop Knot movedContinue reading “Eating My Way Around CT: The Hop Knot”

What I Love Wednesday: November 6th

Happy Wednesday everyone! This week has been a bit of a struggle, as I am trying to deal with an unexpected household event. However, here are some of the things that I am loving this week: YouTube Videos: Lately, I have been loving watching YouTube videos, such as luxury unboxing videos, and vlogs. Some ofContinue reading “What I Love Wednesday: November 6th”