Isn’t there just something so calming about an empty kitchen sink? Clearing the dishes in the sink is one thing but then going the extra step and scrubbing the sink so it’s sparkling and shining…who is motivated enough to do that? Well, not me until I learned this awesome sink cleaning hack that makes the chore simple, easy and the sink looks fucking awesome after! I’ll spare you the chit chat and get down to the process. One of the best parts about it is the materials are so easy and I guarantee you have the supplies right under your kitchen sink! These are the only materials you will need:…

If you’re a curly girl like me I am sure you are always looking for ways to improve your curls! Here are the 5 products I have discovered in the years trying to tame my curls. For my full hair routine from beginning to end click here. Products to Transform Your Curls Shampoo/Conditioner The first products I use for shampoo and conditioner are the Not Your Mothers Brand. I discovered them a couple of years ago and they have hydrated my hair and really transformed my curls. Here is a great graphic that shows what kind of NYM may work best for you: Denman Brush While I am in the…

Where are my curly girls?! And by curly girls – I mean even if you have the slightest wave to your hair – read on! Above is my transformation after starting the Curly Girl Method. If you’ve never heard of the Curly Girl Method prepare to have your mind blown! First, join the Curly Girl Method facebook group (over 110k+ curlies) giving advice about what curly girl method’s work for them. But with over 110k people – it easily gets overwhelming with all the different products and routines everyone is talking about. I am going to outline for you what curly girl method worked for me and my hair! Final Wash…

If you’ve ever had issues with your skin – you know how important it is finding that perfect product! I have always had skin issues – really bad acne, huge pores, and now mama is about to be 30 and fine lines are setting in! I know what it feels like to feel insecure about your face so I truly hope one of these products helps you the way they have helped me! Everyone’s face needs are different but this is what has worked for my super dry/sometimes oily/ super acne filled face… 1. Grapeseed Oil If you only purchase one product on this list – LET THIS BE IT!…

‘Tis the season for New Year’s resolutions – hashtag New Year New Me! Just kidding – I’ve never been big on New Year’s resolutions UNTIL I recently started listening to the Happier Podcast by Gretchen Rubin. Sidenote: If you are looking for a new podcast to get into – look no further! The Happier Podcast is one of my favorites! I love everything Gretchen stands for and all her passions. Recently, she reviewed her “18 for 2018” list. This is a list of 18 things she wanted to get done in 2018 that would, in turn, make her happier. This motivated me to start a 19 for 2019 list. I…

I do these post monthly and I would love for you to comment back what you’re into, based on the different categories. I am always loving suggestions! Reading Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott – I’m not lying when I say this was one of the most inspiring books I have ever read. Lamott gives a detailed break down of the writing class she teaches her students at a University in California. She is a fantastic writer and I loved reading her advice. Girl Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis – So I put this book on my holds list at the library back in June. Turns out I was 258 on…

Holiday traditions are one of the most important parts of the Christmas culture. These family traditions are the activities and events that your children will look forward to all year long. And eventually, they will pass down to their children. Our family has so many traditions we do during this time of year. Some of them are traditions that were passed down and some are ones that we created ourselves. 1. Cutting Down the Christmas Tree Clark Griswold style – every year we head out to the local tree farm and cut down our Christmas tree. The kids get to pick the tree and ‘help’ saw it down. I love…

I had this huge life changing epiphany years ago after my first child was born. If something didn’t bring positivity into my life – I was removing it. To be honest this is still an aspect of my life I struggle with. But removing the negativity off my social media was super easy. That is the great thing about social media right? We get to control who and what we interact with. I typically have a positive experience when using social media. So why get rid of it? I decided to get rid of social media for 30 days because I found myself constantly grabbing my phone, mindlessly scrolling and…

Galveston is such fun historic beach town to explore. My kids and husband live for the beach. I live for weekend getaways, so a weekend trip to Galveston it was! Since this was a short weekend get away we didn’t want to cram too much into the short time we were there. I love taking vacations and living a slower, relaxed, mindful life. We stayed at a condo through AirBnB putting us beachfront. We use AirBnB every time we travel. I can’t say enough good things about it. We rented this condo from Angela through AirBnB and it was perfect for us. The condo also had access to a heated-pool and…