Xanthelasma: The Yellow Spots on My Eyes. What Exactly Are They?

Xanthelasma: The Yellow Spots on My Eyes. What Exactly Are They?

I know they are something people wonder about. I mean, you can’t help but notice them as they are right on my eyelids and are pretty apparent. I’m sure a lot of people wonder what they are, but would never have the nerve to ask. 

2018 New Year Resolutions

2018 New Year Resolutions

Every year I write these out on my blog so that I have a place to look back at them and remind myself of my goals and to see the progress I am making. A lot of my resolutions are actually goals, but behind those 

Why I am Quitting Selling Rae Dunn and Leaving All Facebook Groups.

Why I am Quitting Selling Rae Dunn and Leaving All Facebook Groups.

Oh no…not another Rae Dunn post. No worries, this will likely be my last! A lot of my followers and repeat customers are curious as to why I am going to stop selling Rae Dunn. The answer is quite simple: it has taken over my 

Being Real and Transparent as a Blogger: Beware of the Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing

Being Real and Transparent as a Blogger: Beware of the Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing

I recently have had this subject come up for me in the world of social media whether it’s on Instagram or Facebook or reading some article about bloggers. Not long ago, I read an article about a blogger – Neely Moldovan – who bashed and 

Learning & Loving to Live Simply

Learning & Loving to Live Simply

One big thing about me is that I have never been attracted to extravagant things. I mean, aside from expensive, fast cars, but that’s the wild woman in me. In my normal, everyday life I prefer the simple things. We don’t make a whole lot 

Living Through the Deadly Tornado Super Outbreak of April 2011

Living Through the Deadly Tornado Super Outbreak of April 2011

April 27, 2011 was one of the scariest days of my life. I remember being home alone with my son and going about our day as we would normally do. My husband called me in the morning to tell me that the weather was supposed to 

20 Things About Me

20 Things About Me

I was recently tagged by Sarah at The Disney Dwelling on Instagram to share 20 things about me. I chose to write them all out on here instead, just to keep it easily accessible and for all to see who come from different sources. I 

How to Pull Yourself Out of a Slump and Stay Motivated

How to Pull Yourself Out of a Slump and Stay Motivated

Last week, I had a couple of days where I had a moment – a two day long moment. I was feeling really down, overwhelmed, unmotivated and I wanted to throw in the towel. I wanted to give up everything that I was working on 

How I’m Learning to Love on Valentine’s Day

How I’m Learning to Love on Valentine’s Day

There is something that I have to confess: I used to hate Valentine’s Day. I was one of those people who always said that we don’t need a specific day to show our loves how much we love them by spending money on flowers and 

How Hard it is to Kick Sugar to the Curb

How Hard it is to Kick Sugar to the Curb

Let me tell you guys… I read an article a few months ago that discussed how sugar is a harder addiction to kick than cocaine and I can certainly attest to that. I have struggled with trying to quit drinking soda for over 2 years now. I