I read this great article the other day about the number one killer of marriages. The author goes on saying how so many people (himself included) thought that money and communication are the top two things that lead to divorce. However, it’s expectations. Think about all of your expectations when you first got married and…
Is Negativity Dragging You Down?
How can positivity with yourself and others change your life? Real Talk Ahead. Over the past few years and as I age (yuck), I noticed I have become Negative Nancy (sorry to anyone named Nancy, I didn’t make up the saying). I don’t think this was intentional, but just how my mind was wired. I’d…
In the Kitchen with UR Basic Mom: Vegetable Frittata
Breakfast is tough. Let me rephrase that, a healthy breakfast is tough. Let me rephrase one more time, a healthy breakfast that is also filling is tough. It feels close to impossible to find or accomplish in the kitchen. Enter Frittatas. If you love eggs and veggies, then this is for you! I made a…
Recap of the Rose: Did the Bachelorette Go Too Far?
On Monday, Rachel Lindsay (The Bachelorette) took on the hometown dates. This is the point in the “competition” for her heart where we get to see where the guys come from and one of my favorite episodes in the show overall. Many outlets are reporting that producers went too far, and we’ll go over if…
Surviving Month 1 of Mommyhood
I wrote this blog post last year after 1 month of being home with my son, Jackson. He is now 9 1/2 months old and I am still surviving! My handsome little man made his grand entrance into the world on September 27th. The first month has been amazing, tiring, fulfilling beyond belief, frustrating and…
Top 4 Jewelry Picks from Stella & Dot: Everyday Wear
I value jewelry that I can wear every day. I don’t mind paying a little extra if I’m going to get my money’s worth. So it’s super convenient that my sister is a Stella & Dot gal, and she rocks it, let me tell you. In fact, she’s in Vegas right now for the Stella…
Library Scavenger Hunt: An Outing for the Kids
Is the Dewey Decimal System still relevant? Like, do kids still learn about it? Well, if you head out to your local library, you’ll see those librarians are still filing books away according to the # groups and first few letters of the author’s last name. If you’re looking for a rainy day activity, find…
Fitting in Getting Fit – Mom Edition
Getting or staying in shape is hard enough, then add in pregnancy, and then mommyhood. You wake up every morning exhausted and go to bed each night wishing there were more hours in a day, but if there were how would you use them? If moms were polled, the answer would probably be sleep. However,…
Bachelorette Recap from Tuesday, June 27th
Part 2 had me like, whoa. Let’s talk about Rachel’s date with Will. Crickets. Does he not have a personality? Was he nervous? When will auditioned to be a contestant did he not know the bachelorette would be a black female? I found the date and his interaction with her so odd, especially since he’s…
Bachelorette Recap from Monday, June 26th
ALERT ALERT: This post contains SPOILERS! You have been warned. Lee is the worst. I’ll say what everyone is thinking, but let’s be honest, at this point no one is shy about saying just how awful Lee is. He even said last night that he is there to cause drama and get to people. The…