Today I’m sharing my experience getting an en bloc, liposuction of flanks, abdomen, and thighs, and fat transfer to my breasts. Many of you are reading this and considering having at least one of these procedures. I hope to answer as many of your questions as possible. – This post contains affiliate links to the …
Top 10 dog-friendly destinations in the US were written to help you uncover vacation destinations for you and your pooch. If you’re like me, you’ve probably been road-tripping and taking extended vacations in larger spaces due to the current situation dubbed our “new normal.” Since I’m assuming, like most of us, you’re also taking your dog …
Human Trafficking organizations in Alabama are vital to preventing and ending human trafficking. If you care about human rights and the lives of children and adults in your community, please consider partnering with these local organizations. Fight Human Trafficking in Alabama Volunteer your time and donate your resources to help save these victims. If you …
Does insurance cover the cost of breast explant? This the subject of today’s Q&A. I hope to answer all of your questions as we go through this series on breast implant illness and breast explant surgery. This was honestly my husband’s first question because obviously surgery is super expensive, and I’d love all the financial …
Dairy allergies and breast implant illness are heavily connected. Before getting implants, I never struggled with dairy products. I’ve written about how much I love ice cream. You can read about all of my current symptoms here: Do I have breast implant illness? In 2019 I took the York Food Sensitivity test, and it came …
Boy, this one’s gonna be a doozy. Will the real Donald Trump please stand up? 2016 was a rough year. When I first learned “The Donald” was running for president, I, like most people, assumed it was a joke. I loved The Apprentice, and I respected Trump’s businesses. All of that changed when I started …
Do I have breast implant illness? This is a question I’ve asked myself a thousand times since learning about it in 2019. I got breast implants in 2012 after getting divorced. You can read every post in my mommy makeover series here. I loved having implants even though I started having complications within a few …
Growing Up Racist: Southern Pride or a Bunch of Lies? Trigger Warning: If you are a person of color, you should know that this post shares racists remarks and ideas I heard as a child and young adult. I’M NOT RACIST! I care about black people just as much as I care about anyone else. …
Mother’s Day Candy Card was inspired by a reader request. When I learned someone was looking for ideas, I was so excited that I went right to work. Since most of the country is currently on a stay-at-home order, I decided to make this card with things I found around my house. What you need …
Transform a closet into a toddler bedroom or small closet nursery using these tips and tricks. After raising our children and living as empty nesters, I never imagined we would be turning our hall closets into bedrooms for our grandchildren. It’s funny how life works. When our children were growing up, we didn’t have much …
I had no clue what I was stepping into when I went to the screening for Disney’s Frozen in January. I hadn’t seen many previews for Frozen (I don’t watch a lot of TV) and I honestly thought it was one of the Tinker Bell movies. Boy, was I in for a surprise! The opening …
In January, I visited the Mall of America with my daughters and was so excited to learn that the indoor theme park was now the themed Nickelodeon Universe! My daughters are Dora’s biggest fans, and they were in Nick Jr. heaven! If you are planning a visit to the Mall of America with little ones, …
How to be a modern-day Proverbs 31 woman was inspired by a series I wrote years ago. I started a daily devotion, and today I decided to refresh that series and put it all together in one place! Before I share these ideas for living the Proverbs 31 life I want to give a word …
An open letter to the woman who slept with my husband? Am I serious? Yes, yes I am. By now, I have pretty much-shared everything there is to share about my divorce. The last thing left unsaid is in regards to the “other woman.” I decided to write an open letter to the woman who …
Coronavirus memes have been floating around for a few months now but man over the past few weeks they just keep getting funnier. I know what you’re thinking, is it really the time for memes? To which I would say, it’s always a good time for memes. Where would we be without Baby Yoda and …
What is a keto diet? I get this question a lot. Even today, years later people aren’t sure what a keto diet is. I often hear, oh so it’s Atkins? Well, yes and no. Keto Diet Basics: A Keto Diet is a Ketogenic Diet. That means that the foods you eat and the foods you …
Dear Daughter, I wish you could see what I see when I look at you. I wish that when you looked in the mirror, the reflection you saw looking back at you was the one that I see and have seen every day since the day you were born. I know you think because I’m …
Today I’m sharing 100 chicken breast recipes that you need to start making today! Chicken breasts can be the blandest, most boring meat in the world. That’s why it is so important to have amazing recipes at your fingertips. Thankfully with the right chicken breast recipes, you can feed your family while they sing your …
Running away from home is a terrifying experience for kids and parents. If you’re wondering why or how to make it stop, I’m glad you’re here. While I can’t promise you a quick fix, I can offer some insight from my own experience. I was a teen runaway: When I was a teenager (around 14), …
Taking the ferry to Kodiak can seem daunting if you’ve never done it before. That’s why I have compiled the best tips and shared my insights so you have the most enjoyable ferry experience possible. Photo courtesy of Carl Royall First, you’ll want to book your ferry trip to Kodiak as soon as you possibly …
Today I want to take you on the MV Kennicott Ferry Tour! This tour will show you around the ship (at least what I have photos of) and give you a better idea of how you will be spending six possibly painful (if you’re not prepared) days of your life. Taking The Ferry To Kodiak …
Today I’m sharing the best water balloons for parents who hate water balloons. Before today I was a total hater. I would have told you that the only thing worse than slime was a pop-while-you-fill-it, make all the kids whine, water balloon. Disclaimer: These products were sent to us free of charge and this post …
Today I’m sharing fun indoor outdoor laser tag games that your kids will love. Laser tag outdoors is great because you have plenty of room to run around, and there are usually hiding spots everywhere. Indoor laser tag can be just as fun (if not more so) because you can build forts, play in the …
When I first started teaching, my main request was: “No partner workouts”. Photo by bruce mars on Unsplash Touching a sweaty stranger is not in my comfort zone, but partner workouts can be surprisingly fun and really spur you on to work harder! If you are motivated by competition, challenge your spouse, friend, or sibling! Whoever gets …
Photo by Gesina Kunkel on Unsplash I don’t know about y’all, but I’m always trying to build my booty. I come from a long line of pancake tushes, so I have to work so much harder than J Lo to achieve that round bum! This is a workout I did with the hubby yesterday, but his bootay is …