I'm a dessert enabler & skincare addict. we'll eat the good stuff & push through the rough stuff
Shine bright like a diamond … like a disco ball … you disco queen <3
Combine the Dew Drops with your favorite foundation/ tinted moisturizer
Bronze away baby with the Tantric bronzer
Blush it up
Add some shimmer. I used my fingertip instead of a brush, perfection
Pout time, this One Mauve Time is a pinky/purple and it creates an ultra shimmer
For your sun kissed glow, shine from within, mega radiant summer look! 
Marc Jacobs Glow Maintenance Set <3
Get your glow on this summer!
Mother’s Day is next weekend and I’ve already forwarded this list over to Joe and Corrine 😉
Topstitched Backpack – Classic, simple, love this color
Shell Pocket Mirror – Functional and beautiful
Ember Mug – To keep her coffee or tea hot all day while she floats around being wonderful
Matisse Booties– I mean, hottest booties I’ve ever seen
Mama Necklace – So sweet, so dainty, so perfect
Here are some wedding photos of our mamas! My mom and Joe’s mom, the two best ladies ever! For each of them I’m printing photos just like these and sending them with a card and love letter <3
What are your Mother’s Day plans? Do you have any other gift ideas we can check out?Â
Happy Mother’s Day to all my mamas out there, dads pulling double duty, pet mamas, care givers who step it up, all of you.. you’re so special <3
I was happily reminded this morning that May is National Mental Health Awareness Month and I wanted to take some time today- and throughout this month- to help raise awareness, offer my support, share my coping techniques, and a few of my own stories.
If you’ve noticed that I’ve become especially passionate about health and wellness this past year, thank you <3 I started my own fitness journey to not only get stronger physically but to also get stronger mentally, which is most important to me. I think most of us have had some sort of trauma in our lives that we haven’t properly dealt with (oh hai, it me), and that we then carry on through adulthood like heavy ass luggage that we aren’t able to check.
Whether it’s a mental illness, a physical illness, a trauma… anything that could physically and/or mentally weigh in on your mental state, we can’t stay silent about it. At least I hope we don’t. We have to seek help, we have to reach out to one another, we have to practice compassion for ourselves and for others. It’s something I think people don’t talk about enough, the inside of ourselves that we have to nurture as well as the outside. Our thoughts, our feelings, our hardships, and our concerns … what makes us tick and what helps calm the storm.
A bit of my own story you already know. I was a teen mom, a single mom. I struggled a lot then and I struggle today to let go of that young girl who had to raise a baby and realize that’s not my life any more. A lot of things keep me up at night. From trauma and healing, to moving forward and crushing goals. But there’s a lot of issues that I’ve let go unresolved. That I’ve pushed so far down into my big toe thinking they couldn’t hurt me anymore that I also pushed down my emotions, compassion for myself, and forgiveness. Ah therapy, I’m coming for you.
I just want you to know that if you’re struggling you’re not alone and I don’t have all the answers but there are some things I do for myself to keep my mental health balanced. Balance is BIG. Practicing balance with work and leisure, with family and friends, and with connecting to others and connecting to myself.
Meditating– whatever that looks like for you. I’m not good at being still but I’m working on it and meditation sounds and candles help so much. To ground yourself, to still your mind, to calm yourself down no matter where you are
Routine– a morning routine and a nighttime-unwinding routine. I’ll read 10 pages of a book or take time to think about the things I know will keep me up at night so that I can address them and sleep soundly. Routine helps keep anxiety at bay, it’s the one thing I can control. I think
Schedule– with what I do putting myself on a schedule helps me to feel less overwhelmed, more creative, and relieves my anxious thoughts from attacking me mid all day. Just having those goals helps me so much and also realizing that I can only do as much as I can and that’s enough
Talking it out– a therapist, a family member, a loved one, a close friend, a professional…someone. It helps so much to release the things inside your head that may be paralyzing you and making it hard to breathe. Or to at least acknowledge them, take away its power, and heal a bit more than you did before. Words are powerful, that’s why therapy is so incredible. And communication
Luna & Ace! – animal companionship is so real you guys. Pets and support animals change the energy in your space, they’re calming, and they’re great listeners 😉
There’s so many ways to navigate and cope and there’s so much support out there. I really hope if you’re reading this and you need this, that you trust that you’re not alone and that you reach out to someone. I want to list some resources here for you and for anyone who may need them <3
The importance of our mental health is more important than anything. If I can’t function than how will I work, be a mom, be a wife, be a human, be myself? So lets talk about it like it’s normal because it is and lets reach out to one another more because it matters.Â
Resources:Â
1-800-662-HELP
Open 24-7/365
National Association of Mental Illness
Mayo Clinic
https://www.mayoclinic.org/appointments
Veterans Affairs
https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/
The Jed Foundation
https://www.jedfoundation.org/
The Trevor Project
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/#sm.0000apfmfbg74dkqzv21np8ww3evs
National Council On Aging
https://www.ncoa.org/center-for-healthy-aging/behavioral-health/
Sending you all love and hugs,Â
Self care Sunday is a thing so says Instagram but also so says my soul. Except I think we should practice a lil self care every day don’t you?
It’s such a necessary practice to partake in to keep your skin glowy and your soul shiny. But the reality is that something I’ve experienced, is that mom guilt is real. Human guilt is real. That feeling like we don’t have time or that we don’t deserve a moment to reset and slow down and breath. And it’s complete BS.
Since when aren’t we allowed to take time out for ourselves to be still, can we change that? I want us to do something together, a lil Self Care Sunday or Monday or Tuesday or any or ALL days of the week. And lets share what we’re doing, and it can be any time where you sit alone, or stretch to candle light, or bathe with a glass of wine, or eat a treat in your closet alone while the rest of the world outside loses their shit. Anything that settles your mind and relaxes your body.
I’ll start here with my self care Sunday routine that I did this morning over on my Instagram.
Madewell heart bandana – holds back all the hairs
Glossier Moon Mask – ultra hydrating, goes on like buttah, skin feels like silk after
Hempz exfoliating lip gloss – your lips have never known this kind of love
Sustainable cotton rounds – do good by your skin and by the Earth
Laneige lip mask – the mostest luscious evaaar
Osea Sea Vitamin Boost – so refreshing, a hydrating vitamin boost
So tell me bb, do you practice self lovin? Which day? Every day I hope but starting with one thing, one day a week, is a wonderful start <333
Happy Birthday Earth!
Okay so it’s not actually Earth’s birthday today but I’ll say happy birthday Earth every day because, Animal Planet! And I love that today especially, we can be extra vocal about showing our support for environmental protection. Corrine is always challenging Joe and I to be more eco friendly, more environmentally conscious, and to use as many sustainable products as we can. One of the perks of having a smart and very self aware daughter is how she’ll educate you and make you just as aware, I love it <3
Some things we do around our home to ensure we’re contributing as much as we can to keeping our planet inhabitable are:
That’s the thing, one little thing you do, one small habit you change, contributes to the BIG picture. I swear watching Planet Earth and Animal Planet on Netflix has changed me, I’m really intrigued by our oceans too. So today and everyday I would love for us all to do our part to protect our home <3 It’ll help ensure that it flourishes for generations to come, for my baby’s babies and your baby’s babies!
What are some things you do to lower your carbon footprint, be more environmentally conscious, and eco friendly?Â
My mama always told me, ‘baby if you’re gonna go there, really go there!’ Kidding, my mom doesn’t actually talk like that, that’s all me. And I’ll be the sparkliest most extra sequined one in the crowd this summer, look for me and lets dance!
We have Stage Coach, Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo, Coachella, and in my case this year No-chella, and about 25 other must-see music festivals happening this summer. That is A LOT of dancing, sweating, and blowing dirt from your nose.
I’d like to describe my festival season style as, “this girl loves a breeze, put her in minimal clothing, and anything that’ll create a good spin” 😉 So I have three of my favorite festival styles to share with you, 1) Bare It Boldy 2) Comfortable Is Still Cute and 3) Chic Means You Can’t Move
First up, this sequined fancy lil number, the bare it boldly aka Don’t Let Your Butt Fall Out
You’ll move freely, you’ll maneuver the bathrooms easily, and dancing with the breeze will be a breeze!
Up next, the comfortable Is Still Cute aka A Wardrobe Malfunction Is Bound To Happen
Comfortable and practical, you’ll walk miles and miles around the festival grounds easy peasy. There’s not much fabric to sweat through, and there’s tons of pockets to store your phone, perfume atomizer, and a snack (all you’ll ever need really).
Ah yes, my favorite look of ’em all, the Chic Means You Can’t Move aka I Hope You’ve Perfected Your Shimmy
Because you won’t be moving much in this getup but when you do, baby you’ll be a sight for sore eyes… and sore feet.
It’s chic, it’s sexy, it’s a stand out kind of outfit that you can only stand up in. So make it look good!
I’m loving all the festival looks popping up on my feed these days, so tell me, what are you wearing and where are you going?Â
Do you think dynamics have changed since Joe and your mom got married? How so?
I think the dynamics have changed more so within their relationship as a couple and how they tackle issues together. I do however feel closer to Joe and he makes it a point to let me know that I can count on him for whatever, always. He lets me know I’m loved and supported and can go to him for anything. That’s something that has shifted after they got married, whereas before he was a little bit more distant, haha. I don’t blame him, it was probs v confusing.
Did you have any fears in your mom remarrying? Did you think you’d have less time with her?
No, not at all actually. The thought never even crossed my mind and I didn’t expect much to change. I never worried because their relationship never gave me a reason to think we’d spend less time together.
What’s some advice you’d give a single parent about parenting that you think you’ve learned that’s helped you and your mom stay close through life’s ups and downs?
I think being close with your parent(s) stems from your bond with them. My mom and I have always been close because that’s just who my mom is and how she taught me to be! She’s open minded, fearlessly accepting and always wants to hear about my perspectives, opinions and experiences in life, that goes for Joe too. I’m so lucky to have parents who allow me to express myself freely, and own my feelings and beliefs as an individual. I think one of the worst things you can do as a parent is to not let your kid(s) be genuinely themselves in their identity and interests. I am who I am and accept myself and others because my mom never passed judgement onto me when I wanted to listen to different types of music or express an interest in conventionally strange topics. I think the best thing you can teach anyone whether you’re parenting or not is to practice compassion, with an openness to understand the world and the different experiences you can have within it. My mom never limited me to who I could be or the experiences I could have, and I am so grateful that she helped shape me into the dynamic person that I am today.
It makes me so happy to share answers to questions like this from Corrine. It’s so special to hear her side of things on some topics, thank you so much for sending in your questions and we look forward to doing this more often with you this year <3
What other things should we talk about, what you like to know? What are some questions you have for us individually or as a family? Please and thank you xoxo
These hairstyles are so quick and so easy that I’m not sure they’d even qualify as ‘hair do’s”. They’re the easiest thing for me to do with clean or dirty hair, most often dirty lets be real! But I love it when I can look pulled together with as little effort and time invested as possible. More time to change my outfit a few five times and still be on time!
With a little texturizing spray, a scarf, or a hat, I think adding in an accessory really elevates your hair style and reduces the time you spend on your hair by eliminated extra styling tools like a curling iron.
So here are my go-to, top 3, easiest, and fastest hair styles that will trick everyone into believing that 1) your hair is clean 2) you spent actual time styling it and 3) that you’re one savvy babe with a neck scarf 😉
I’m no hair stylist and these are definitely a level one if we’re ranking difficulty, but I’d rather spend time lotion-ing up my elbow’s than perfecting a buttoned up hairstyle. Hbu?
Would you rather spend time on your hair? Your makeup? Picking out an outfit?Â
I grew up on Army bases my whole life. We didn’t have to wear uniforms but we did have a lot of rules to follow. Rules like; you can’t wear shorts that come higher than your finger tips when your arms are by your side, no bare midriffs, no open-toe shoes, no hair color … yup, no hair color. Like wut? I’m pretty sure these rules still apply today. I feel like my every day personal style is a direct rebellion to those rules.
I love a good cropped top, slides, and quality jeans… just add in a good body suit and blazer and that is my daily uniform. I’ll alternate between the two but if we’re talking daily go-to, that’s it! I think we all have a standard go to, a fall back uniform that we put together and here’s an example of mine.
Levi’s high waisted wedgie jeans
Simple, comfortable, stylish, cute, and versatile, that’s what I reach for… and 90’s everything!
What’s your go to? The 90’s revival is back and I may be late to this trend but I never took it out of rotation <3