Destroying the Stigma Mental Health is an essential topic that a lot of people don’t like to talk about. There is a stigma associated with it that makes people embarrassed and ashamed. I want to help you realize you are not alone. Many people, myself included, suffer from mental health issues. There is nothing to be ashamed of. The importance of talking about mental health shows the world it’s okay and can make asking for help easier ..read more

What and Why Keto The ketogenic (keto) diet is a low-carb, high-fat, and protein diet. It involves drastically reducing carbohydrate intake and replacing it with fat. This reduction in carbs puts your body into a metabolic state called ketosis. I started this diet in August because I was just not feeling great. I was bloated and tired. I knew I was eating to much sugar and carbs and wanted to do something about it. I have tried different diets in the past, but this is the fi ..read more

Dogs are an essential part of a lot of families, including mine. I tend to spoil my pup, Luna, and always get her gifts around the holidays. (and many other times during the year.) I also enjoy receiving dog-related gifts. My list of best gifts for dog lovers and their dogs is sure to make all dogs and their humans happy. (This post contains affiliate links. I am an Amazon Associate and make a commission if you click or place an order at no extra cost to you. As always, I only recommended items I love ..read more

I’m a big coffee drinker and a big coffee lover. Most people that know me, know this about me. With the holiday season coming up soon, I thought a gift guide for coffee lovers like me would be useful. These gift ideas for coffee lovers are sure to make any caffeine lover happy. (This post contains affiliate links. I am an Amazon Associate and make a commission if you click or place an order at no extra cost to you. As always, I only recommended items I love.) Coffee Cup ..read more

Facebook Twitter Pinterest SImply at Home Home, it’s where we can completely be ourselves. We can relax, let loose and hopefully be at peace. The way the rooms in your home are decorated can really set your mood and mindset. Whether it a relaxed or funky look you are going for, the items listed below are sure to make the decor in your house set the perfect tone. I hope you e ..read more

The Best Hair Products (That are also affordable)  I’m pretty sure we all want to look our best without spending a small fortune. I know I do! I have pin-straight hair that does not like to cooperate. It does not curl well, and it’s so fine that bobby pins tend to slide right out. I also have had a dry scalp since I was little. Finding products that keep my scalp healthy and gives my hair some texture and volume has been a struggle. I have seen so ..read more

Childcare Choices The thought of returning to work and leaving your child is hard on all parents. There are so many different options to choose from, and so many questions to be asked. Picking the right childcare for your family is an important decision. As someone who has worked in the field for almost twenty years, I have seen almost everything. I worked in a large childcare center, a small in-home daycare, I was a nanny, interned at a preschool and worked in an after sch ..read more

Fun Fall Activity's For Children This time of year is beautiful and magical in New England where I live. The leaves are changing color, the air is getting crisps and the kids are getting excited for Halloween. I love doing fun projects with kids and autumn brings so many great activity’s to share.  Arts and Crafts Mason Jar Candle Holders ..read more

Self Care Life is so busy that we often forget to take care of the most crucial person in your life. Yourself. We take care of our family’s, our home, our workplace, but we forget that we need to take care of yourself, first and foremost. Everybody has different ways to take care of themselves. Finding time, even if it’s just five minutes a day, is so essential to our mental and emotional well being. If we don’t take care of ourselves, we will eventually start crumbling. We ..read more

Oh, my twenty’s. The decade that started with me thinking I knew everything and ended with me realizing how much I still had to learn. I made many mistakes, learned many life long lessons and had many “WTF” moments. I loved. I lost. I fell and I got back up again. I started and ended a marriage. I moved many times. I lost a job I thought I would be at forever. I met great friends and lost great friends. I grew. I learned. I changed. It wasn’t an easy time in my life, but it taught me so much. I learned many important lessons and I want to s ..read more