• Beauty & Fashion

    Fighting the Winter Blues Year Round

    Despite my efforts to try to stay positive, I actually struggle with a lot of depression and self loathing, especially during the winter months. There’s something about winter that makes me feel sadder than usual. Maybe it’s the lack of sun, the end of another year of my life, or the few extra pounds that I gain from the cookies that were probably meant for Santa. Most days I struggle to get out of bed, to get ready, or to see anybody but my dogs. My anxiety is through the roof. I have a lot of tricks for combatting my depression and anxiety year round. I realize that I can’t…

  • Marriage,  Momming

    The Best Advice I’ve Ever Heard

      We’re coming into a new year, so I’ve been doing some reflecting. Besides making Christmas lists, I’ve also been making lists of resolutions and reflecting on the person I’ve been and the person I want to be. In reflecting, I’ve realized there are some basic beliefs that I live by. These beliefs are best stated in advice I’ve been given throughout my lifetime. I’d like to give that same advice to you now. May it help you as you enter a new year full of possibilities.   “Give the best you have, and it will never be enough. Give your best anyway.” – Mother Teresa The “Do It Anyway”…