10 Things I’ve Learned About Myself, People & Life Before Turning 50!

I would not describe myself as an activist or even see myself as outspoken or opinionated. I’ve never participated in a protest, demonstration or marched for women’s rights. I do however have strong beliefs about women and their strengths. When I look in the mirror what I see is a woman who has strong beliefs and strives to be the best version of herself. I see a broken girl who has worked hard to embrace her scars and flaws. ...
It has been 30 years since I was 16 and pregnant but I remember it like it was yesterday. It doesn’t even seem possible to me that my baby girl is 30 years old and a mother herself. Reflecting back on that time in my life, so many emotions come rushing back. I now realize that one single moment in time had changed my future and my life forever. At 16 I had the world at my fingertips with...
My Top Eight Time-Saving, Self-Care & Organizational Tips for Busy Women
Busy women are everywhere and in every timezone, city, state, and neighborhood. They juggle a million things all at one time. Let me explain… In a world where technology is at our fingertips, available at the push of a button on every phone, watch, TV, and computer, it feels as though our lives are spinning out of control. Reading a printed newspaper, using a map to navigate, having face-to-face conversations, and talking to one another on the phone have...
Being creative is my addiction, my drug, my outlet, and my stress reliever. Over the years I’ve learned that there is so much more inside of me than I ever imagined and sometimes I feel like I am going to explode if I don’t let it out. Over the past five years or so I’ve really become more in tune with myself and I’ve realized that being creative is a part of me, I’ve also learned that I have...
Pinterest has become my new addiction – and I do mean addiction! I pin everything from home decor and remodeling projects, fashion and beauty, event and decorating, flower arrangements, DIY projects, inspirational quotes, planning and organizing, trendy hairstyles, recipes. You name it I have a board for it! To get inspired when I’m trying to create a new “Fashionista” outfit I look at my Style and Beauty board. I love so many of the outfits I’ve pinned, as a matter of...
I believe every woman who has ever had to buy a man a gift has asked herself, What do men really want? So have you ever wondered what the answer is to this age-old problem? Well, a great friend of mine asked this “simple” question on Facebook and the answers were hysterical! I wanted to share them with you to give you some insight……most of these suggestions were straight from the subject’s own mouth….the all-mighty man! From The Mouths...