Pregnancy is very intimate and personal to each individual woman. The experiences are different, the symptoms are different, emotional are different etc. There are so many women who provide pregnancy advice and tell you all about their awful pregnancy experience (just take it with a grain of salt). It is also okay, to kindly decline hearing any negative pregnancy experiences.
Read morePREGNANCY DIARY: SECOND TRIMESTER
Second trimester was a breeze! I felt like myself again. Of course, there were occasional days where I felt lethargic, but that just comes with the territory. Overall, my energy was up, my appetite came back and I was able to work out daily.
Read moreFIRST TRIMESTER MUST HAVES
There were a few items that were necessary for me in my first trimester. I made purchases that would have longevity throughout my pregnancy.
Read moreFAMILY AFFAIR
Happy New Year!! I hope everyone enjoyed their holidays, I sure did! My family and I were all in Raleigh at the Rooks’ estate. We ate good, played games, exchanged gifts and enjoyed each other’s company. My mom bought these super cute shirts for Christmas. I knew they would be perfect for an impromptu photoshoot.
Read moreSUN-KISSED
My husband could not get over how tan I got while in Punta Cana! He says, I have the perfect tan! I went from golden brown to a deep mahogany brown. I enjoyed every minute of our vacation!
Read moreCARRIBEAN PARADISE
We had an amazing time in Punta Cana! The staff was friendly, generous, helpful and extremely pleasant. Hearing stories from the native Dominican people were so heart felt and in some instances very relatable.
Read moreFOREVER MOORE
My wedding was beyond anything I could have ever imagined. Getting married on the beach was a dream come true.
Read moreBRIDAL SHOWER BLISS
I traveled back home to Wisconsin over the weekend for my bridal shower. My sister, who also happens to be my Matron of Honor planned an absolutely beautiful event.
Read morePUPPY LOVE
For my twentieth birthday, I decided I needed a dog. As if going to college full-time and working two jobs wasn't enough.
Read moreROOKS ESTATE
My honey and I went to visit my sister, brother (I don't say brother-in-law) over the weekend in Raleigh, NC. They are legit the best host ever! They always have fun things to do and takes us to the best eateries.
Read morePAS·SION ˈpaSHən/
Can you imagine working your current job for the next 20 to 30 years? If the answer is a yes, lucky you! Not everyone is able to live out their God given purpose in life.
Read moreCHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS
The Christmas season is here! Don't be the one who procrastinated and waited to the last minute to start your Christmas shopping.
Read moreSURVIVING COSMETOLOGY SCHOOL
With graduation on the horizon, I want to discuss my own experience and give tips on how to survive cosmetology school.
Read moreTODAY IS A SPECIAL DAY
Today is a very special day. It’s my grandma birthday! Gloria Jean would have been 76 today.
Read moreHOMETOWN PRIDE
When I was younger I would always say, "I am a small town girl, with big city dreams." I am thankful for Beloit for instilling in me the passion and desire to want something bigger.
Read moreFIRST IMPRESSIONS
In the beauty industry and in life in general, it is important to dress for success. More specifically, always polish your speciality area.
Read moreCOSMETOLOGY SCHOOL IN YOUR 30's?
Many people think that by 30, you should have everything figured out. For some, including me it doesn't always work out that way and there's nothing wrong with that.
Read moreWINDY CITY DREAMING
I had an amazing weekend with my family in Chicago. Chicago is hands down one of my favorite cities.
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