1. Virginia Aquarium The Virginia Aquarium is great fun for the whole family. It’s located close to the Virginia Beach oceanfront and contains amazing indoor exhibits as well as a beautiful outdoor walkway by the water. 2. Virginia Zoo The Virginia Zoo is located near downtown Norfolk. Like the aquarium, the zoo is fun for […]
Blonde Hair Don’t Care
If you have blonde hair, you know that it’s a little high maintenance and although it always feels great to get a total refresh at the salon, sometimes time and money make that option unobtainable. I’ve been looking for ways to freshen up my blonde at home lately and my hair has been super stubborn. […]
A Beginners Guide to Refinishing Furniture
When my husband and I first wanted to refinish a piece of furniture, we had no idea what we were doing. After a lot of research and trial and error, we wanted to share what’s been working for us! Here’s a quick step by step guide to help get you started on refinishing your first […]
5 Time Management Practices You Can Start Implementing Today
Feeling like there’s just not enough hours in the day is a common problem for most people. Finding the time to get everything done can be tough, so here are 5 easy practices that you can start today to make your time feel a little bit better used. Have 2 To Do Lists. Make a […]
10 Rainy Day/Indoor Activities for Littles
If your little one(s) are anything like mine, they get bored and feel cooped up on rainy days when we can’t be outside playing. Here are a few ideas that can keep them occupied on those indoor days. 1. Scavenger Hunt Hide things around the house and have your little one find them! We personally […]
The 2%
WARNING: THIS POST IS ABOUT PREGNANCY LOSS I didn’t know if I was going to write this. At first, there was no way I could. But after some thinking, I decided that it was something I needed to do. When I was going through some of the hardest days of my life, I found comfort […]
Navigating Long Distance Relationships with Family & Friends
It can be hard living away from your family and friends. You miss birthdays, family dinners, and random Friday night hangouts. It’s hard on us as adults, but it can be even harder on kids. I’ve noticed, even though my son is only 1.5 years old, that he struggles with long-distance relationships with his family. […]
My “No Makeup” Look
I’ve shared a full makeup look in the past, but I wanted to share what I do on a day that I don’t really feel like putting on foundation, bronzer, etc., but I still want to have a polished look. Everything that I use is linked below. I start with moisturizer. After letting it dry […]
Best Brownie Recipe
This recipe is by no means my own, but I got it from Allrecipes and my brownies turned out SO GOOD. I just wanted to share this with you guys! Click here for the recipe
Toddler Snack Ideas
I was having the hardest time trying to come up with different snack options for Dominic that are nutritious and delicious. Not to mention he’s a little picky.. So I decided to put together a little list of snacks that he’s been enjoying lately! Anything underlined is linked either to the recipe or to purchase. […]