It’s the Saturday evening after Thanksgiving. My heart is full of gratitude and cheer bringing home a perfect Christmas tree. The top is perfectly straight, and its branches are full. My “perfect” Christmas tree begins to tilt further and further to the right. The knobs on the trunk and weight of the tree are tipping … Continue reading The Fallen Christmas Tree
Happy Black Friday. I hope you survived. My mom and I accomplished a lot of Christmas shopping, but we avoided the crazy sales. What I really want to to talk about is Small Business Saturday and highlight a few of my favorite to support. I encourage you to shop small, support a friend's MLM, or … Continue reading Small Businesses Run by Mighty Women
My Static Problem It's cold and dry outside, and I've got a case of static hair! My gosh it's so annoying and totally unattractive. In the past I dealt with the static problem or threw my hair up in a messy bun. Until last winter, I had no clue static hair results from dryness. Silly … Continue reading How to Get Rid of Hair Static
Host the Most Sophisticated ThanksgivingI look forward to hosting Thanksgiving with fine dining and sophistication. I like the idea of introducing non-traditional dishes and décor. Until then, I am sharing my dream Thanksgiving to inspire you. DecorateI love Fall’s changing colors and the smell of pumpkin spice. Pumpkins, turkeys, and fall colors are wonderful, but … Continue reading My Dreamy Thanksgiving: Decorate, Dine, & Dress
Pregnancy Center FundraiserIt's officially November, and the start of my fundraiser for the Pregnancy Center! The Pregnancy Center in Toledo is a non-profit organization. My family and I have been supportive and involved in the organization for as long as I can remember. Now, as an adult I want to make my own impact, separate … Continue reading Shop to Save Lives & Give Hope
Believe it or not it's time to start Holiday gift shopping! I shop early to make sure I get my friends and family exactly what they will love. Even when it's not a gift giving season, I keep small gifting items on hand for birthdays, anniversaries, or special events that pop up without much notice! … Continue reading Perfect Little Beauty Gifts
Throughout my life I have been really fortunate to travel places near and far on plane, car, boat, and foot. No matter the destination or mode of transportation there are things I always travel with to one make the process easier or two keep me prepared! As I share my travel essentials, you can expect … Continue reading Travel Essentials
B.E. Thirsty for Something New Hello friends! Are you ready to journey through a variety of new drinks from bold brews and nourishing juices? If so this is the blog for you. Over the past few weeks I have challenged myself to try 1-2 new drinks that catch my eye during my grocery shops! Sometimes … Continue reading Sip on New Drinks: A Tasty Review
Organization is Fun!Hello friends. I am super excited about this blog because organization is near and dear to my heart. I am an organization junky. Seriously, I love spending downtime browsing Crate & Barrel and The Container Stores' newest arrivals. Being organized comes naturally to me, and I find it enjoyable. But what if you … Continue reading B.E. Organized in Style: Easy Tips
Sand in my hands, savings in my pockets. I am so excited to share 3 apps that have actually saved me money and been worth using for the past 5 weeks. It's important to develop good shopping and saving habits at a young age. I have always been a saver and investor. Investing in my … Continue reading Shop & Save
