Thoughts of the Day
My life has qualified me as "experienced" on such topics as Army life, parenting, mental health, loss and grief, multi-tasking, and adapting to all things new (good, bad, or indifferent). I will share my thoughts on these topics and hopefully you will find some calm in the chaos knowing that others have been where you are.
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Streamline Your Summertime Style
You are on a major budget and you’re looking for an inexpensive way to revamp your entire summer wardrobe. You can’t afford to fork out for the new trendy outfits and accessories that will start hitting the shelves soon, but you still want to look fabulous. Well, good news gorgeous girls, you don’t have to spend a pretty penny to look perfectly pristine when summer hits us. There are several ways in which you can overhaul your old outfits and create a stunning set of new suits. It won’t take too much time or effort to make these small changes. You’ll soon be rocking the most versatile wardrobe out…
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The Key To Great Style is Keeping It Simple
For many people, fashion and style can seem a lot closer to alchemy than to anything else. As though you need some kind of ancient knowledge to begin to properly understand how it all works. Well, that’s just silly and the truth is that fashion is much simpler and easier to understand than a lot of people might think. In fact, great style can be brought down to one basic idea: keep it simple. Many might assume that to be fashionable you must dedicate all of your time to fashion, but the reality is that you can easily create a unique sense of style without that much effort at all.…
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How to Build a Versatile Wardrobe on a Fashion Budget
There’s nothing worse than knowing you need a wardrobe overhaul but not having the cash on hand to buy everything you need. Fear not because you don’t actually need all that much money to create a wardrobe full of new styles. You just need to spend your money wisely and that means purchasing versatile pieces that have more than one use. If you have one item that can be worn for three different events, then it’s just like buying three outfits for the price of one! If your goal is to create a wardrobe that has many different purposes, then keep reading for some ideas and key pieces for…
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My Instagram Husband & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up #48
Do you have an Instagram Husband? I know I sure do. And man, do I appreciate him! While I have some great friends who very frequently volunteer to take my photos for the blog, it is my husband who falls victim to all the craziness that happens behind the scenes in this blogger’s life. *This is a sponsored post. All thoughts and opinions are entirely my own. Take for example this dress which was provided to me in exchange for a blog post. On the day I wanted to photograph this dress, I didn’t realize how completely disgusting the weather was when I got dressed. But I was already dressed…
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How To Add Accessories to Your Outfit: Tips For Beginners
Are you a beginner when it comes to wearing accessories? Some people are afraid of doing it the wrong way and looking silly. But accessorizing an outfit can be quite easy and it elevates your style to an entirely new level. *This post is contributed content. For example, say you have just bought an expensive ring or necklace and you would love to show it off. So you put together your outfit and slip on your new accessory, but for some reason it looks awful. Don’t worry! It is natural to feel a little outside of your comfort zone if it is the first time you are donning a fancy…
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‘Tis the Season to be Mindful (with Zaful)
People have a tendency to get a little crazy during the holiday season. Whether it is stress over money or gift buying, attending or hosting holiday events, relationship or family issues, or cramming in work obligations with year end deadlines, problems just seem more amplified at this time of year. And as a result, people get harried and oftentimes quite nasty with one another. *This is a sponsored post. This top was provided to me. All thoughts and opinions are my own. “Handle them carefully, for words have more power than atom bombs.” -Pearl Strachan Hurd I have been seeing a lot in blogland over the past few months about…
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Feeling Grateful with Rosegal
This Thanksgiving, I am realizing now more than ever how truly grateful I am for all of the blessings in my life. *This is a sponsored post. This jacket was provided to me. All thoughts and opinions are entirely my own. *Jacket: High Low Hooded Plus Size Lace-up Coat in Army Green ($25.94) c/o Rosegal. This jacket is available in 6 other colors. Be sure to check all the fabulous deals going on this weekend at the Rosegal Black Friday Sale! Once upon a time, I traveled a dark and lonely road filled with sharp and scary turns where the fear of the unknown nearly paralyzed me. As I stared…
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Off the Rails: How To Get Back On Track
We all have times when we feel a bit down in the dumps, perhaps something has happened to trigger this emotional state, such as stress at work or home, financial issues or relationships problems. At times, you can feel so stuck you may wonder if will ever be able to get back on track. This post offers four suggestions that may help you feel better and be more productive in the days ahead. *Edited content from original post. SURROUND YOURSELF WITH POSITIVE PEOPLE There is a popular expression about how you can become just like the people you spend the most time with. Attitudes are contagious. So if you surround…
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The Perfect Life with Rosegal & Link Up On the Edge #69
The perfect life. We want it all. *This is a sponsored post. All thoughts and opinions are entirely my own. *Top: Plus Size Letter Print Drop Shoulder Knitwear ($16.13) c/o Rosegal. What does that mean anyway? Can we have it all? Is the perfect life attainable? In my opinion, I think those terms, have it all and perfect life, are all relative. How does that old Proverb go…it is better to want what you have than to have what you want? Be content with your life and with yourself in the here and now, then you have everything. As Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “Life is a journey, not a destination.”…
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Women Igniting Women & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up #46
Last week, I attended a power networking event for women in business. It was called Women Igniting Women and was created by the very inspiring Kathi Buskey of McEvoy Insurance, Ltd., a family-owned and run insurance company in Watertown, New York, offering both personal and commercial insurance. *This is not a sponsored post, but there will be lots of business links at the end! Just my way of supporting women in business in my community. All thoughts and opinions are my own. *Top: Victoria Beckham for Target (No longer available). Kathi came up with the idea for this power networking event when she attended a similar event in Syracuse,…
