During these messed up times in 2020, wisdom appears to have taken a backseat for some people. I’ll just go ahead and say that out loud. Of course, we should not confuse wisdom with knowledge. None of us have the amount of knowledge we would prefer in regards to what…
Category: Lifestyle
Rose Gold Things to Put a Little Pretty in Your Life
Most links in this post are not affiliate links, but occasionally one will be listed! Fact: rose gold is the prettiest metal you can put on your body or in your home. Obviously I’m obsessed with it, and this is just my opinion, but I don’t think I know anyone…
My Three Favorite Podcasts Right This Very Second
Since I have a twenty-five minute commute each morning, I have learned to love podcasts (and the occasional e-book, such as America’s First Daughter (affiliate link, FYI!), which made me become temporarily obsessed with Thomas Jefferson’s family and personal life). Podcasts are excellent ways to spend otherwise useless stretches of…
Boxycharm 2.0 November 2019 Unboxing
This month, Boxycharm has upgraded their regular boxes to a new level! The new box includes customization, add-ons, choice of one item, and “BoxyPopUp”. BoxyPopUp is a new shopping option that opens up once a quarter. It provides an opportunity for subscribers to purchase a variety of products (beauty, lifestyle,…
The Etc. of Postpartum Depression
Postpartum Depression Noun A feeling of deep sadness, anxiety, etc., that a woman feels after giving birth to a child This is the Merriam-Webster definition of postpartum depression. They acknowledge the sadness. They acknowledge the anxiety. But what about the “etc.”? My experience of postpartum depression (PPD) involved a lot of etc., which left me feeling even more isolated,…
Boxycharm October 2019 Unboxing
I’m a just a little late here, but I’ve recently (re)purchased a Boxycharm subscription, and I’m here to share my findings! I went on a kick of beauty box subscriptions several years ago, and at $21 a box, Boxycharm was one of them. I did enjoy it, but obviously not…
Don’t Be Angry at the Proverbs 31 Woman
“10 An excellent wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels. 11 The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he will have no lack of gain. 12 She does him good, and not harm, all the days of her life. 13 She seeks wool and flax, and works with willing hands. 14 She is like the ships of the merchant; she…
Reselling Thrift Store Finds. Is it Worth it?
I’ve recently become interested in starting a side hustle reselling suuuuper cheap thrift store items for decent – but profitable – prices. Think about it: You can purchase something from Goodwill for a dollar. Even if that thing isn’t worth just a whole lot, if you resell it for $10,…
FabFitFun Spring 2019 Unboxing
I love a good subscription box. I’ve tried Ipsy, Boxycharm, Sephora Play (which has now been discontinued), and now FabFitFun. While I loved getting a box every month with those, there’s something very special about the seasonal boxes from FabFitFun. Besides containing more pricey items, they have things that you…
Weeknight Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas
I love Mexican food. All Texans love Mexican food. We also love Mexican food that comes from restaurants that we don’t have to prepare ourselves. As nice as that is every once in a while, as far as everyday meals during the week go, homemade is the most time and…