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 […]
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. […]
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
Other People’s Opinions of Your Goals Don’t Matter
I’ve cared what people thought about me my entire life. When I was little, that looked like me following all of the rules to a tee, for fear of how my parents, teachers, or peers would view me if I did something wrong. Very often I was shy around my peers because I was afraid […]
Making Time for the Important Things in Your Life
The objective of this post is not to make anyone feel bad about themselves. It’s really intended to give you some tough love and help you realize that you’re capable of anything you set your mind to. One of my biggest pet peeves is when people say “I don’t have time for that.” Because 9 […]
Father’s Day Gift Guide
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