valentine’s day gift guide

Happy Friday, loves!  I can’t believe Valentine’s Day is next week already!  It seems like just yesterday I was Christmas shopping.  Now, I’m sure some of you enjoy this day, while others think it’s ridiculous.  Nevertheless, I put together a little gift guide for you (or for you to show your significant other as a …

athleisure bomber jacket

Ahleisure…that trendy word that everyone started using a while back.  I don’t know about you, but I think it’s a brilliant idea.  For those of you who may not know what it is, essentially, it combines gym wear with street style.  That way, you can go from the gym to the mall and still look …

26.

26.  It’s just a number with an extra year of experience than 25.  But, wow!  I’m amazed that I’ve been blessed with this much life so far!  I’m beyond grateful that God has given me another day to impact lives and to make a difference here on Earth, and I can’t wait to see what …

cowl neck sweater + other winter essentials

Happy Saturday, my friends!  On this cold December day, I thought I’d share some of my favorite wardrobe staples to get me through the winter.  I don’t know about you ladies, but sweaters are one of my favorite things about the cold weather!  They’re so comfy and cozy, and they go with just about everything.  I …

the perfect chocolate chip cookie

Remember walking into your grandma’s house as a kid and instantly smelling those ooey-gooey chocolate chip cookies?  Ahh, I can smell them now!  That distinct buttery, chocolatey, deliciousness that just melts in your mouth!  I don’t know about you, but that is one of my all-time favorite smells.  I feel the older we get it …

5 ways to discover your purpose

Do you ever come to a point in your life where you sit there and think to yourself, “How in the world did I get here, and what in the world am I doing with my life?”  Well, if that’s you, know that you’re not alone.  The more people I talk to through various walks …

3 ways to encourage personal growth

As many of you know, I’m a huge fan of personal growth and development.  However, it wasn’t always that way for me.  To be completely honest with you, I had no idea what personal development even was, until I jumped into Arbonne, a home-based health and wellness business, for which I’m an Independent Consultant.  It …

the essential little black dress for summer

Who doesn’t love finding that perfect little black dress?!  In my opinion, I think it’s great to have one for every season.  After all, a girl can’t have just one!  And I’ve found just the one for that summer date night, that girls’ night out, or just your go-to dress for a stroll downtown. I …

power through pain

Have you ever been in a spot in your life, in a season, where you feel in total darkness and you have to really focus to see the light?  Well, that has been my life these past few months.  And to be completely honest with you, these past couple years have been a whirlwind of …

best coffee in Detroit

As most of my friends and family know, I’m a coffee connoisseur.  So, naturally, one of the first things I wanted to check out in Detroit was the best place to get coffee.  Now, I’m not talking about Starbucks or any of the other chains out there–I’m talking about the fun little hometown places.  After …