A few weeks ago I had the honor to sit on the Johnson & Johnson Path to Power panel for Essence Magazine in Atlanta. After the initial shock of Essence considering me for the event, I accepted. Growing up, Essence was my go to source to read encouraging stories about women that looked like me. I still couldn’t wrap my head around why Essence choose me to sit…
Social media will have you convinced that some people really have the “perfect” life and have it all together. Let’s be honest, social media is just the highlight reel of our lives. I’m the first to admit, I don’t have it all together. I currently feel like I’m drowning. I can’t seem to get a handle on my laundry, cleaning, my blog or my kids. I know these are…
This post is brought to you by The Beef Checkoff and The Motherhood. All opinions are my own. In my never-ending journey to eating right, I’ve learned a few things about myself. I love carbs but they don’t love me back. I tend to fill up on carbs to compensate for not getting enough protein in my diet. When I overload on carbs, I feel sluggish and hungry for the rest of the…
I can’t stop talking about our recent family vacation aboard the Disney Dream Cruise. This was our first cruise and I wasn’t quite sure what to expect prior to boarding. Before our arrival, I was told by veteran cruisers that Disney Cruise Lines were the best. They were right! Not only was our Disney Cruise special for Peyton and Harper, it was one of the best vacations of my…
This post is sponsored by Skeeter Nut Free. Thoughts and opinions are my own. Summer is coming to a close and if you’re like me, you’re trying to get in one last family trip. I just returned from our end of the summer trip. Packing can be a bit chaotic but the family memories are well worth the struggle. Now that Peyton is a big girl with frequent…