Happy New Year everyone! I truly can’t believe it is already 2024 and look forward to the year ahead. I hope you all had a wonderful holiday and were able to rest and reset for the year to come. There were so many purchases I made in 2023 that I have loved throughout the year- […]

January 2, 2024

Can you believe it’s already December? As wonderful as the holidays can be, it also can be a really challenging time for many people. After losing my dad in February, this will be our first Christmas without him and definitely a difficult holiday season for our family. My dad and I have so many special […]

December 3, 2023

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Every year I always look forward to dessert especially because of my moms classic carrot cake- it’s a recipe from my Aunt Virginia that we’ve loved since I was little! I figured I would share the recipe with all of you today so you can enjoy it as much as I do! […]

November 23, 2023

Can you believe Thanksgiving is this week? I’m looking forward to having a few days off to spend with friends and family! Last year there was a blizzard in Buffalo for Thanksgiving and it looks like we have another winter storm on the way for this year. I always love staying cozy and doing some […]

November 20, 2023

Happy Friday everyone! A few weeks ago I got a facial from Root + Glow Skincare and am so thrilled with the results. I’ve only had a handful of facials, but this was hands down the best yet. Melissa was so knowledgable and really took the time to get to know me and my habits. […]

November 10, 2023

As I get back into a routine and the school year is beginning I find myself loving having a routine. Sometimes social media can tend to be an endless feed of people on trips, out to dinner, at events, etc. and it’s important to remember that these are only a small part of everyones day. […]

September 13, 2023

Hi friends – welcome back to the blog! I am so thrilled about todays post since we are helping out some very deserving teachers. As many of you know, I returned back to school after my undergrad in 2020 and taught my first full time year last year! I taught middle school which was an […]

July 27, 2023

Pickle ball has been the latest sports craze with courts popping up everywhere lately! I learned how to play pickle ball in gym class in high school and love that it has become so popular. I have had so much fun playing the past few years and find it to be the perfect active pass […]

July 10, 2023

If you are celebrating Mothers Day or someone special in your life this year I wanted to share a few gift ideas today! I also wanted to feature a few of my favorite brands owned by incredible women. I hope you enjoy and find something you love. Shop my picks: Chappy Wrap I’ve had the […]

April 23, 2023

Hi everyone! It has been forever since I’ve done a Q & A on the blog. I used to post on my site so often and am so excited about my new site design and to be posting frequently again! I really have been slacking on sharing life updates with you all – this has […]

March 25, 2023

As some of you may know, I lost my dad earlier this month. All of the support that this community has shown has been so comforting and I am blessed to have all of you here. You have all sent so many sweet messages, gifts, flowers, and it has truly brightened up a very difficult […]

February 24, 2023

Hi everyone! After two plus years of owning the Dyson Airwrap I finally feel like I can give you guys an honest review. I’m also sharing an updated hair care routine and all of the products I’ve been using lately. I also am posting a video tutorial for the hair style shown below on my […]

February 1, 2023

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