Gift Guide for Children

Hey Guys, With holiday season around the corner (some consider it now), many struggle with keeping their children balanced. For the past two years Kayden has had a low key Christmas. His gifts haven't been extravagant, but as he is getting older he is becoming more aware of what holidays are about. Curtis and I are lucky that we are on the same page about what holidays should be about i.e. family...

Tips for saving $$ on children's clothes

Hey guys, As the mother of a two year old toddler I know how expensive it is to buy clothes for you little one. I did a post a few months ago in the summertime about how to save money when you have young children, because the costs can add up quickly. I know one of the best things to do as a mother is buy clothes for my little one and just dress him up. Because we all know been a few...

How I clean my makeup brushes

Hey Guys! I'm sure if any of you wear makeup, you know how important it is to clean your brushes. I'll be honest, I use to be horrible at this. I wanted to find a quick and easy way to wash my brushes and also something that didn't break the bank. The way I did it previously just didn't make the cut. I always had makeup left on my brushes, which isn't hygienic at all. I decided to take to...

Adventures in Potty training

Hey Guys! So for almost a month I have been potty training Kayden. I decided to discuss the whole process with all of you, and hopefully share some of my insight. How to know when they are ready Kayden started verbalizing a lot more. Everytime I changed his diaper I would say whether he peed or took a poo. This help familiarize him with the differences between the two. We were also...

Latest Obsession

As a mom, getting 'glam' everyday isn't an option. I hate to say it, but no makeup, comfy clothes with my hair up is my daily look. I know I know, I've heard it all before, I'm letting myself go, I'm not taking care of myself etc. But to be honest, since my son was born, my boyfriend has had a hectic and abnormal work schedule. His schedule changes every week, which means some weeks I'm with...

Dole Chopped Salad Kit

Hey Guys!! You all know I love YouTube videos. I was watching a vlog and Jenn Brooks was raving about Dole Salad Kits. I normally don't rush out to buy things, but her comments convinced me this is something I needed to try. I am not the biggest fan of pre-packaged salad kits as I feel they taste wilted, lack flavor and are over priced. Dole Salad Kits proved me wrong. Firstly, the packaging...

How to get through Toddler sick days

This past week Kayden got sick for the first time since he was one month old. As a mother, this was the first time he was sick, so I was worried. He didn't sleep much and didn't have much appetite. The medicine Curtis got, wasn't Kayden's cup of tea. They were nose drops that did help, but Kayden refused to take them again, so that didn't help. The next day he got a bit of a cough so I got some...

Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay in Place Foundation

Hey Guys! So my birthday is coming up at the end of September, and for the first time in awhile, I have the opportunity to spoil myself a little. I have heard a lot about Estee Lauder's double wear foundation, and have been curious to try it. I will admit, the price point made me think twice, to be honest I spent 45 minutes debating whether or not to put the order in. Part of why I wanted to purchase...

Kayden's daytime 2 year old schedule

Hey Guys! A few days ago, Kayden turned 2! I can't believe I am saying that. I knew once he turned two a few things were going to change, so im excited to bring you all along for the journey. One of the first things is his daily schedule. If he was in daycare, he would now enter preschool. In order to prepare him for JK, I want to ensure that he has all the necessary skills, so I wanted to structure...

How to survive when your partner works long hours

Hey Guys! It's been awhile since my boyfriend has been working nights, and also a day job. As tough as its been, I feel as though I am able to pass my wisdom on, about surviving with a spouse working long hours. I found these tips helped me stay sane, and also kept my days busy. 1. Do things for yourself I am such a big believer in taking time for yourself. My "me time" is when Kayden is sleeping....

Wisdom Wednesday

Hey Guys! The past month or so has been tough. My family has been going through a tough time, and my boyfriend has been working 2 jobs, which means he is home less. Often times when he is home, he is sleeping (which I don't blame him for). I remember back to when we learned he was going to work nights, I knew it was going to be a challenge, but I was hopeful of our new beginning. Then I learned...

Cornbread Recipe

Hey Guys! So growing up there are a few recipes that my boyfriend loves. If you read my recipe post last week, I posted a recipe for beans, and I mentioned that freshly baked cornbread is always on hand with this dish. I usually bake cornbread in large batches and freeze some for later, because it is so handy to have, and it goes with so many dishes. I found this recipe while looking up 1 year old...

Ways to save money with baby/toddler

Hey Guys! When Kayden was born, my boyfriend wasn't working at the time. He had recently left his job, and we didn't have an income coming in. Having a newborn, and bills coming in, I panicked, as any new mom would. For almost 2 years I have found ways to save money which has allowed us to get through the tough times that life throws at you. 1. Diapers Before Kayden was born I stocked...

Wisdom Wednesday

Once I became a mom, there were a lot of changes in my life. I will admit, like most moms, I got frazzled and lost my cool once in awhile. I remember Kayden going through a sleep regression at around 18 months, I had no sleep, he was always hyper at 1 am, and I felt like a hot mess. I read something online that said if your child wants to be held embrace it, because there will be a day when your...

Favorite Bean recipe

Hey Guys! So today I am going to share a beans recipe. I got this recipe from my boyfriends mother. We were going through a hard time and we didn't know what to make. I called her up to get some ideas and she told us to make beans, it brought back great memories for my boyfriend since he ate beans growing up. It is such a simple recipe, but so delicious! It has turned into one of my favorites. Ingredients Beans...

Wisdom Wednesday

This right here, speaks to me. As you all know, I took a much needed break from blogging. I need time to get adjusted to some life changes and not push myself to do more then I can handle. As life throws challenges at us, as mother's, it is very easy to stretch ourselves thin. I am constantly repeating the above phrase to myself. My boyfriend use to always tell me to relax, and to take things...

A small update

Hey Guys! The past few weeks have been so hectic, that I couldn't blog, so I wanted to apologize. I just wanted to update you all so we are all on the same page. My boyfriend is still working nights but he will be starting a full time job on Monday. My schedule is still hectic with him working nights and the past few days he has been getting ready for his new job so we have been running around. I...

How to tone down bright lipstick

Hey Guys! One of my favorite things about summer is the amazing lipstick shades. I love nudes but it is always fun to change it up with bright shades. I will admit, I am not always wanting the bold pigment on my lips, but I love the shade. I have spent the past year or so trying to figure out a solution. I did everything I possibly could until I found this solution. Before After I...

Wisdom Wednesday

We spend so much of our life trying to be accepted/fit in. Starting in elementary school, middle school, high school and into the workforce. We are always trying to please people, or conform ourselves to who we think they want us to be. We have all been there. I have done it with past relationships, and until a few years ago, my mother. All we end up doing is making ourselves miserable, and...

Strawberry Shortcake Cake pops

Hey Guys! Over the weekend I had a few people over, and one of the items we ate was strawberry shortcake cake pops. This was my first time making cake pops and strawberry shortcake so I was a bit nervous. I made a few mistakes so I will be sure to add little tid bits to ensure this doesnt happen to you! Ingredients Pound cake ( I baked one myself, but you can always buy one) Vanilla Icing 1 lb of...

Scoliosis and being a mom

Hey Guys! About 3 years ago I was told I had scoliosis. A simple diagnosis that answered many questions. I went to the doctor to get my birth control refilled and figured while I was there I should ask about my neck pain that was reoccurring. I remember not being able to stand on my feet for long periods of time, bending over was painful and walking constantly was impossible. My boyfriend...

Wednesday Wisdom

Yaaaasss Hunny! I am not one to get overly religious or political on a public forum, but I read this and couldn't help but think about certain events/times in my life. We have all questioned things in life ( our existence, God, why certain things are happening etc,) and maybe lost our faith or way in life. I remember a few months ago, my boyfriend and I were going through a hard time, where everything...

Gain Fireworks Review

 Hey guys! The past few days I have been sick so excuse the late post. This is going to be about gain fireworks. A few companies have come out with their version of this. I never bothered with any of these, but the past few months we have been trying to stretch our dollar. My boyfriend loves gain, he loves the scent it leaves on his clothes and has Gain everything, detergent, fabric softener...

Why Intermittent Fasting Isn't for me

Hey Guys! I kept hearing about intermittent fasting, from youtubers and the Internet, so I decided to check it out for myself. Like most people, I am trying to loose weight and thought this would be a great solution. It seemed like it would work for my lifestyle, I could still drink liquids, water, coffee with 2 tsp milk and bone broth. I have limited my snacking at night, so I am done eating...

Vaseline Lip care (lip balm)

Hey Guys! Ever since I was a teenager, if I didn't apply a lip product before I went to bed, I would wake up the next morning with chapped, cracked, bleeding lips. Ever since I have been on the hunt for an amazing lip product. About 4 years ago I started using Burts Bee's, and I will admit I fell in love. It was so moisturizing, I didn't think I would ever change my lip product..until 6 months ago. I...

Wisdom wednesday

The past couple of months have been tough for my family. We have had a lot of struggles and challenges. There have been people trying to bring us down, think negatively about us and trying to figure out our next steps in life. There were days when I didn't want to deal with anything, and at times not even get out of bed. I would often wonder, what else could possibly go wrong? Why was all...

Blueberry Muffin Recipe

Hey Guys! As you can tell by the title, this post is a blueberry recipe. I will admit, I am not the biggest blueberry fan, but my boyfriend loves it. When I was younger, i was obsessed with blueberry muffins, I would eat them all the time, to the point, where I am now sick of them! I found this recipe on pinterest, and made these when I had people over one day. They were obsessed with them, they...

How I de-stress

Hey Guys! We all deal with stress in life, and with little one's it can be more challenging. Awhile ago I had an awful migraine due to stress, which lasted for a month. I woke up with my head pounding and went to bed unable to move from the pain. I went to the doctor and was told it was from stress. I let things overpower me, to the point where it interfered with me being a mother. This broke...

Makeup I spluge on

Hey Guys! So as someone who loves makeup, we can all get caught up in the hype of certain department store products. I have been guilty of shelling out money, when the drugstore has a better/just as good product. Everyone always asks me what makeup to splurge on, so I am here to tell you. While it may not seem like a lot that I list, I will tell you my reasoning. Products that I use up often is not...

Wednesday Wisdom

The past two weeks have presented a lot of changes for my family. My boyfriend works night shifts now at a new job, and a lot of things have been hectic and different. I will admit, I cried. I know this will sound silly, but regardless of how our days are, we always went to bed together, and whenever I wake up at night, I roll over and he is there. My night has changed completely....

How to cook basmati rice perfectly

Hey Guys! I grew up eating rice, to be honest, I will find any excuse to eat rice. It is my absolute favorite thing to eat. I must admit, I didn't perfect my 'rice making skills' till September. I make basmati rice, that is always in our house. The only time I buy another brand, is if I can't find a reasonably priced bag of basmati at the store. For my birthday in September, my dad took me to a restaurant,...