Friday Favorites These are the best inspiring career quotes for when you need to put a little extra pep in your step. I have never struggled with something as much in my life as I have now trying to get to a healthy weight and maintain it. Adding these Netflix documentaries to my weekend watch… [Read More]
Horseback Riding in St. Kitts
St. Kitts was was the second port of our 10 day Royal Caribbean cruise. (See a recap of the first island we visited here.) After relaxing and doing our own thing in Tortola, we decided to book a Royal Caribbean excursion and go horseback riding in St. Kitts. My dad took my sister and I… [Read More]
5 Tax Tips for Bloggers
Blogging has changed so much throughout the years. When I first started blogging six years ago it was much more of an online diary than what my blog is today. Pictures were grainy, thoughts were off the cuff, and monetization was still pretty rare. Fast forward to 2017, and blogs are full-fledged businesses. Online diaries have turned… [Read More]
A Day on Peter Island
Our first port stop on our Royal Caribbean holiday cruise was Tortola in the British Virgin Islands. I have heard wonderful things about B.V.I. and did a lot of research on what we should do once we docked for the day. The last thing I wanted to do was be on a crowded beach staring… [Read More]
Valentine’s Day Gifts for Girls
Last week I shared a post with ideas for Valentine’s Day gifts for guys. Today I am sharing gift ideas for the girls. Whether you’re shopping for someone special or just want to treat yourself, it’s fun to pamper and spoil. Valentine’s Day Gifts for Girls 1. What cook wouldn’t love a heart-shaped Le Creuset… [Read More]
A Fifty Shades Darker “Gal”-entine’s Day Party
This post is in partnership with Universal Pictures. Fifty Shades Darker hits theaters this Friday! I’m a huge Fifty Shades fan, having read the series twice and seen the first movie multiple times. I can’t wait to see Anastasia and Christian’s latest romance chapter play out on the big screen. It’s the perfect movie to see with… [Read More]
Friday Favorites
Friday Favorites Did you know there’s a scientific way to evaluate if you got a good night’s sleep last night? I’m happy to report I sleep like a champ. 😀 It is legit the middle of winter but I’m already thinking about warm weather occasions. This dress in blue looks perfect for Easter. And it’s… [Read More]
Valentine’s Day Gifts for Guys
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. I normally let holidays sneak up on me and than frantically rush to find the perfect gift. Not this year! This year I am being mindful of time (well, more mindful… baby steps 😉 ) and shopping early. Josh makes it a point to show his love for… [Read More]
How to Hygge
For a lot of us, this time of year involves frigid temperatures, dry air, feet of snow, and sparse sunshine. Chances are that you cope with this by bundling up and spending more time indoors than you do in warm-weather months. For some this is a welcome season, but for others (arguably most), it’s something… [Read More]
Friday Favorites
Source Friday Favorites A great reminder that your body confidence is not dependent on how much you weigh. Fingers crossed this is the answer to my recent neck pain. I pulled a muscle last week and it has been brutal. Between Josh having the flu and me being unable to move my neck, we make… [Read More]
Cruising on Royal Caribbean’s Serenade of the Seas
On December 23 Josh and I took a ten night Royal Caribbean cruise to the Southern Caribbean. It was my first cruise ever so I had no idea what to expect. I’ve heard mixed things about cruises but loved the idea of getting to spend Christmas and New Years on the ocean, wake up every… [Read More]