One thing I never talked about as much as I had hoped (mostly because I was too busy with it at the time) was my experience with grad school. This post is way overdue, but since it’s back to school season, I figured there couldn’t be a more perfect time than now to share my tips for transitioning and surviving graduate school. These tips are based on my experience in a two year master’s program…
Summer Day Date Ideas
While summer is in full swing, there’s no better time than now to enjoy a day date outdoors! The possibilities are endless when it comes to summer day date ideas, but I’ve rounded up some of my favorite things to do in the summer, aside from the typical date night…
Wedding Planning Organization Tips Every Bride Should Know
Wedding planning can be one of the best times and also one of the most stressful times. To keep the wedding planning process as enjoyable as possible, organization is key. There’s a lot that goes into putting together the big day, so anything that can make the process easier is always a plus…
5 Easy Ways to Give Back to Your Community
Being from south Louisiana, I’ve witnessed the power of giving back on many occasions. One of the most memorable events that always comes to mind is Hurricane Katrina. If it weren’t for the generosity of others through one of the hardest times my home state had faced, we wouldn’t be where we are today…
Hair Care Tips for Brunettes
I’ve been a brunette my entire life. Some people can go from brunette to blonde and back to brunette and rock the look either way, but not this girl! It’s either my natural medium dark brown, or color treated dark ebony brown. Lately I’ve been liking my natural look more, so it’s been a few years since I’ve dyed my hair. One thing is for certain…
How to Be a Bridesmaid on a Budget
Weddings are expensive regardless if you’re the person planning one or the person standing in one. This year I’ve been through both scenarios- I was a bridesmaid in my best friend’s wedding all while in the process of planning and saving for my own upcoming wedding. My best advice when it comes to weddings is…
Tips and Tricks to Feel Less Hungry
One of the biggest challenges I used to face was having to resist the urge to eat throughout the day when I knew I wasn’t really hungry. A lot of times my hunger would stem from boredom or stress. I knew this because sometimes I would feel hungry an hour after eating a well balanced meal. Those feelings of hunger were…
10 Fun Things to Do at the Beach
I was just at the beach as recent as yesterday and I’m already wishing I could go back! I would live there if I could. I love the beach, but I’m not a big fan of just laying out on the beach, or at least not laying out on the beaches here in the south when it feels like it’s 100+ degrees out. I have to be doing something to take my mind off of the blistering heat…
Ways to Feel Confident and Beautiful + Vera Wang Giveaway
Raise your hand if you’ve ever felt unconfident about yourself or not beautiful? Sadly, I think we’ve all had those days where we’re just down on ourselves, and the truth is it’s usually our own fault. We tend to be our harshest judge and overlook our own beauty. There’s nothing better in the world than to feel confident and beautiful and sometimes we just need a little pick me up to get ourselves there…
5 Ways to Kickstart Weight Loss
I’ve never been more motivated to lose weight than now! Since I’m getting married, the pressure is on to look my best in my dress, and so I can feel my best too. Sometimes it just takes one thing to push you to where you need to go, and for me, it has been my wedding. I’d be lying if I said that was the only thing though…
10 Moving Tips and Tricks for a Stress Free Move
When it comes to moving, I’m no stranger. I’ve moved six times over the last four years, with two of those moves being cross-country moves, another two being 500+ mile moves, and my most recent move being just a few weeks ago….
5 Things to Incorporate Into Your Morning Routine
I’m not a morning person. I never have been, but I’m hoping some day I will be. I do think I’ve been getting better at my morning routine the older I get though, and I’ve slowly figured out the best…
