Fashion + Beauty

I always struggle with the traction from winter to spring, especially if you live in the Midwest. One day the weather is 80 and then you wake up to snow and 35 the next day. This is the story...

Ladies, I'm here to tell you it's time to put away your leggings and oversized sweatshirts. Athleisure had its moment, I too was here for it, but it's time to move on to cuter options. If you're struggling to hang...

I don't care what you say, leggings are here to stay. Forever. And ever. While we are at it, let's just say all lounge wear in general. With the way it looks outside my window (um, mountains of snow...

I know, mama. It’s hard to get up every morning. You’re mentally and physically exhausted. You have a laundry list of things to do, plan, and make. All of this works for others, but what about yourself? A quick...

  Dear Nail Salon, First off, Hi! Most importantly, I miss you, like, a lot. It is the end of April. By now, I would have had beautiful red or pink toes by you, just like I have had for years and...

February may be the shortest month of the year but combined with the gloomy January we just had, it feels like approximately 2,394 days. But sometimes just getting dressed and out of the house even if it's a quick...

Once upon a time I was all about fashion and the latest trends. My closet was overflowing with clothes and I remember making it a game to see how long I could mix and match my trends so I...

Hair Glorious Hair Most of my life my hair has been a feature I have been proud of. I was teased because I wore it straight back in a tight ponytail as a girl. The boys loved the long wavy...

Capsule wardrobe. Minimalism. Curated home. These aren’t “new” concepts, but thanks to Instagram and fashion bloggers they are currently trending. After the birth of my son, I knew I needed to downsize my closet and my life. I had...

As I sit here and type this, I am exactly one week postpartum with my daughter. During this pregnancy, I only gained about 25 pounds, which I was fairly proud of and not overly concerned about. I also have...

At the pool the other day, my 5-year-old son poked at me…right in my good ol’ mommy pooch. He giggled, I giggled, then I shrugged it off and chugged another beer (just kidding). But it did make me reflect...

I found out I was having a daughter in July 2015, and I seriously dreamed of that day. I am all things feminine, and the thoughts of bows and tutus ran through my mind. There would be dresses, she...

Body Positivity. Body Confidence. Body Acceptance. Self-Love. Self-Care. Our conversations and our feeds are inundated daily with buzzwords and catch-phrases like these. Each one serves up a message of lofty inspiration to today’s woman. However,  if you are anything like me, each one is also...

When I first started reading about the importance of self care among mothers, I was thrilled. Women spending more time focusing on themselves and taking care of themselves? I’m all for it. But then I started reading some examples...