Lifestyle

  • Health,  Lifestyle

    Hello Tan Goodbye Harmful Ingredients

    Many of you do not know this about me but I used to be addicted to tanning. My teenage and early twenties were dedicated to being the tannest I could be and really thriving on being outside without sunscreen and in the tanning bed daily! Not only has this left my 30 year old skin in a state of repair because I now have to fix those issues I caused my self but now that I KNOW BETTER, it leaves me pale. Sometimes, I just don’t wanna be pale. Sometimes, I want a little extra color and this has led me to researching different non toxic brands of self tanners.…

  • Health,  Lifestyle

    Breastfeeding FAQs

    When I take a second to reflect on my breastfeeding journey, it’s hard for me to believe I’ve basically breastfed for the past six years. My four children and I have been lucky enough to learn each other through nursing. I can say that I have had the lowest of lows and highest of highs during my breastfeeding time but I wouldn’t change it for the world. What I am sharing with you are my thoughts, feelings and tips to make your time breast-feeding as easy as possible. The best piece of advice I could give to you is don’t go into it blindly. Don’t just show up at the…

  • Fashion,  Kids,  Lifestyle

    How I Work From Home

    My sunnies are from Diff Eyewear and I’ve linked them here – use code: Amandas25 for $25 off your first pair! Wow, this week is truly flying by! I know that for any mom out there, you are feeling the same way. Now that the kids are in school, I am loving the “freedom” I feel during the day. I don’t even count Mercy into this equation because she is the easiest little baby to be with. I work from home as a Beautycounter consultant and I make my own hours. I always make sure to get my work done in the morning but if for some reason it doesn’t…

  • Health,  Lifestyle

    Hello October, Let’s Make Changes!

    sweater | shorts | makeup | boots – sold out – (linked similar pair) Can ya’ll believe that it’s October? I know that I can’t! October is always a really special month for me because it is Breast Cancer Awareness month. This is a cause that is very near and dear my heart because my mother was diagnosed when I was very young. I have grown up seeing and hearing all of the issues associated with this and I try my best to use my platform to help educate others on the topic. Throughout this month, you will learn important things associated with breast cancer and how to clean up your toxic…

  • Fashion,  Health,  Kids,  Lifestyle

    Healthy Human to the Rescue

    This post is in partner with Healthy Human. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Please read my disclaimer page for more information. One of the things that I can count on from my children is hearing, “I am thirsty.” The most frequent times I hear this is when we are in the car, out for a walk or before bedtime. Y’all, it never fails for any one of them to ask for water during those times. As the years have gone by, I’ve just come to an understanding with myself, not to get frustrated but to have a solution. Enter Healthy Human. This brand makes stainless steel cups that…