Is it because I have never been given a Fall Gift Basket, or why have gift baskets (in general) never appealed to me? (Until now) When I have come across Fall Gift Basket Ideas online, there is repetitive and particular focus on DIYs or Dollar Tree finds. And while I have nothing against either, if it looks like something “everybody” is doing, I tend to steer quite the opposite way. I like to feel that what I do in life, especially for others, is done in an authentic, unique and genuine approach. That being said, when compiling this post, I put thought into some of these items as some I myself ..read more

Have you ever been asked a question or gone through an experience that inevitably made you recall your ultimate memories as a child? My best memories as a kid not only involves growing up with my cousins, but all the fun we had together during the summer. In fact, just the other day, I was recalling a time I made a remark to my best cousin. We were only about 6 or 7 at the time and I said something about her family being “rich”. “WE’RE rich?” she replied giving me a “yeah right” kind of look. Looking back, it wasn’t that they were financially rich. They just showed lots of love, affection and ..read more

Is it just me or do you ever automatically take a whiff upon entering a home or office that feels cool and fresh as soon as you come in? The hotter the whether is getting, the more I have been inspired and motivated to make my home a place I really look forward coming to, that will totally relax me after a hot day out. The smell that greets me plays the most impact on the overall vibe my home gives and the mood in general it will put me in. It is a SUPER amazing and BLISSFUL feeling to be able to walk into your own home, feel just the right level of cool air and freshness AND have an amazing ..read more

Are you tired of trying so hard to Make Mom Friends only to find you can’t get past the “library/park acquaintance” stage? There has got to be more to fellow female relationships than just stroller strides or play dates , no? The answer is a resounding YES! A thousand times yes. If you want to succeed at Making Mom Friends and, in the process, genuinely thrive in those relationships even as a busy parent, keep reading. You will find out what to look for in a friendship, how to cultivate it, and how to approach it in a way that is going to result in relationships that are worth keeping! BE a F ..read more

Once upon a time, I was at a stage in Mom life where I was pretty easily annoyed at the term “Mom” because to me, it was synonymous to “hot mess” It was also annoying to me feeling like being a Mom is too much about leggings, coffee, Uggs, & self-soothing trips to Target! In reality, I was not satisfied with my own self at the time. I wasn’t feeling great as a Woman, and hadn’t been for a really long time. Becoming a Mom, inevitably led to habits that didn’t involve practices that would benefit me long term. Some of those that I am going to share with you today on How To Look Put Together ..read more

I came across a YT video of a Woman in her 50s. One can say that she has a less than ideal figure, if one were to address it terms of today’s unrealistic societal standards. Let me just say that I, as a young stay-at-home Mom who is neither single, nor 50, nor shares her body type, was so attracted to the magnitude of confidence she radiates and how literally beautiful it made her. I subscribed at the first video I watched of her where she shared multiple ways to elevate an outfit and was blown away by the difference the most apparently insignificant pieces made! Inspired by her, it became a t ..read more

So you want to know how to look good without makeup, but as a Mom are short on time and have a more go with the flow lifestyle. What is your overall purpose of looking good as a Woman? What results do you look forward to upon leveling up your physical appearance? Why am I asking you this? Before proceeding to carry out life changing habits, it is ideal to do so with the knowledge that your priority should be your own overall health and well being. I went through a short period of trying to look “nice” and quickly learned that I was starting with the wrong approach. Since my priorities over my ..read more

In October of of 2019 I found a Youtuber I subscribed to upon the very first video of hers I ever came across. She shares the most blissful lifestyle I have ever seen! The neighborhood she lives in legitimately looks like a fairytale. Also, she takes walks to her local library, the coffee shop and to the lake. She also literally looks like a princess! She shares her tidy and cozy home. She enjoys good books, vintage trinkets, thrifting and baking goodies! She always looks happy and up ’till now has always been able to enjoy painting, sewing, reading and hot coffee whenever she wants as well as ..read more

Did you get to grow up any time back when most of our human population still acted, you know…human? Remember when a real human being still courteously answered the phone upon calling costumer service? Or when people chatted with the cashier at a the gas station vs swiping a chip at the pump? How about when one briefly shared an event about their day to the youngster bagging their groceries vs rushing through self-checkout? Do you talk about the weather with the teller at a bank or do you just snap all your info via the app? Like me, do you have thousands (literally) of your children’s photos j ..read more

“Ugh, my coffee babe!” I heard in my sleep as my husband discovered an empty coffee maker basket. It was 4-am and we had forgotten to prep it and set the timer the night before. Between choosing to pretend I didn’t hear him and continue to sleep OR get my lazy butt up to help, I proceeded to brew enough coffee for both of us (I knew I was not going to fall asleep again). Whatever happened to my “blissful” morning routines? I used to eagerly start my days as soon as my husband left for work. My mornings were so filled with peace and joy. I’d be motivated throughout my whole day! I still can not ..read more