This post was sponsored by Virginia’s G3 Funding as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. 2022 is in full swing, but I’ll be honest – I haven’t quite started ‘my’ new year just yet. I wasn’t quite ready to get going on my goals for the year as soon as January 1st hit. I needed a little more time to get prepared and get focused. If that’s how you’re feeling about enrolling in college, then you don’t have to worry. All 23 of Virginia’s Community Colleges offer rolling admissions, which allows you to start your education whenever ..read more

This post was sponsored by Virginia’s G3 Funding as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. As 2022 approaches, it hit me that it’s been 20 years since I earned my Associates Degree from Tidewater Community College here in Virginia. Transferring from a big university due to the high cost of tuition was a great decision because it was more affordable. But I still had to get student loans – which I am still paying so many years later. Virginia’s G3 Tuition Assistance would’ve been helpful to assist then! If you’re in a similar sit ..read more

Thank you Hartz Home Protection Odor Eliminating Mountain Fresh Dog Pads for sponsoring this post. Hartz Home Protection Odor Eliminating Dog Pads provide superior leak proof and odor protection to help keep your home clean. Our Shih Tzu, NuNu, is 13 years old and has been a part of our family since she was a brand new puppy. She was the baby of our family until a little over 2 years ago when we had our son. While I was home with both the dog and baby for several months during maternity leave, once I returned back to work, NuNu went back to being home alone for 8-9 hours each day.  Durin ..read more

This blog post has been sponsored by the Vidalia Onion Committee. Links featured within, not inclusive of the official Vidalia Onion Committee website or previously sponsored content, are not sanctioned by the Vidalia Onion Committee. The Vidalia Onion Committee is sponsoring this year’s Kentucky Derby, so while it is known for its traditional mint juleps and 5-star cuisine, it will feature Vidalia onion recipes across Churchill Downs on May 1. Even though I won’t be able to attend the Kentucky Derby in person, I have good news. We got the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs at home! Start a ne ..read more

This blog post is a paid partnership with Zen of Slow Cooking. All opinions are my own – you know I keep it real here on Naturally Glam. Ever since I got my Ninja Foodi multi cooker (air fryer, pressure cooker, slow cooker, and more) I’ve been in love. As a busy mom, being able to cook meals that normally take hours in minutes is right up my alley. I was excited to try the Zen of Slow Cooking seasoning blends because they are now partnered with WW and available on the WW Shop. These seasoning packets are made specifically for preparing slow cooker and pressure cooker meals. Here are my top thr ..read more

Micellar water seems to be the new trend in skincare these days. If you’re like me, when I first saw it, I wasn’t really sure what micellar water was or how to use it. Once I learned about it, I tried a few to see if they were worth all the hype. Micellar water is now an official part of my summer skincare routine, especially on days when I’m wearing makeup or working out. In this post, I’ll talk about what micellar water is exactly, how to use it, and which ones are currently in the Naturally Glam rotation. READ MORE NATURALLY GLAM BEAUTY TIPS HERE!!! So…What Is Micellar Water Exactly? Micell ..read more

Between the WW Instagram page and the in-app What’s In Your Fridge feature, I’ve been trying some of the WW recipes. My goal is to try 3-4 recipe each month to add some variety to my eating plan. If I love it, I’ll share it here on the blog. Here are the WW recipes that I tried this month and loved! I’ve linked to each recipe on the WW website so that you can check out the recipe and see the SmartPoints value based on your WW program. Chicken Marsala​​​​​​​ I love mushrooms, but typically eat them with beef and not chicken. I was pleasantly surprised how much I loved this dish. I even used a ..read more

If you’re looking for something that will challenge your willpower, your grit, and your determination, then 75 Hard is the challenge you need. This challenge isn’t just about losing weight, but sticking to a plan and committing to it for long haul. Haven’t heard of it 75 Hard before? I hadn’t heard of it either until lifestyle blogger and digital influencer Dayna Bolden shared that she was starting the challenge on her Instagram. She is a new mom just like me, and trying to get a handle on her life and get on track with taking care of herself. Which included eating healthy, staying active, and ..read more

Our summer has been a lot of fun so far with our busy toddler. Last summer, he was still a baby and not even walking or crawling. Now, he is on the move and ready to explore. I’ve been taking inventory to make sure he has everything he needs to enjoy the summer weather, and I wanted to share them with the Glam Fam. Here are the summer essentials for a busy toddler that are in heavy rotation for us! 7 Toddler Summer Essentials Kid-friendly sunscreen. Sunscreen is so important because kids spend a lot of time in the sun. Even those of us with melanin in our skin still need to apply sunscreen bec ..read more

Fresh flowers add so much color and life to your home decor. You can spend as little as $5 for fresh flowers or a whole lot more, so no matter your budget, this is a great way to add a little glam to your everyday life. That’s our motto here at Naturally Glam after all! I received the flowers featured in this post from 1-800-Flowers.com as a part of an Instagram campaign for the brand. It sparked the idea to share this post. While this post is not sponsored, I had to give a shout-out to 1-800-Flowers. Their flowers and plants are gorgeous and a great way to celebrate the important people in yo ..read more