Thirty-six. I woke up Monday morning after a late night of fun with my husband and some friends, dining at my favorite restaurant in the world (Il Tinello) in my favorite hotel room at the Omni Berkshire in NYC. Room service had already delivered my coffee, my husband had gifts waiting for me, and itContinue reading “36 Things I’ve Learned to Celebrate Turning 36”
Change Your Perspective, Change Your Outlook, Change Your Life
I’m tired. There. I said it. I have over-committed myself this year. I have taken on too many things. I have gone above and beyond the degree of what I’m comfortable doing. While I’m happy to go outside my comfort zone, I’m not so happy to admit that I’ve put myself in a situation inContinue reading “Change Your Perspective, Change Your Outlook, Change Your Life”
My Fall Essentials Shopping List (for the home)
Happy Wednesday, loves! I know, I know….fall doesn’t officially begin until September 23. But, hear me out. You see, we don’t have fall in Florida. We get second summer, where it’s scorching hot all day, but sometimes it’s not deathly hot at night. So, since we don’t get a fall season around here, I feelContinue reading “My Fall Essentials Shopping List (for the home)”
Monday Motivation: Five Ways to Get Motivated Any Day of the Week
Happy Monday, loves! It’s so hard to find motivation sometimes, right? I go through off and on periods where I’m super motivated to do all the things, and then there are days that I don’t want to do any of the things. But, there are a few things that I’ve come to notice about myContinue reading “Monday Motivation: Five Ways to Get Motivated Any Day of the Week”
Finding Quality Time With Your Family In Busy Seasons
Happy Thursday, loves! Anyone else have kids struggling to acclimate to the new routine of back-to-school? Hitting the kids with school schedules, sports schedules, activity schedules, and the rest of our lives schedules is hard on them this time of year, and it’s showing in the Raiford house. The twins are the most emotional littleContinue reading “Finding Quality Time With Your Family In Busy Seasons”
Wednesday Wisdom: Tips to Adjusting Your Schedule When the Kids Go Back to School
Happy Wednesday, loves! It’s the first full week of school for all four of our littles, which means it’s the first full week of back-to-normal for my husband and me. Our situation is a little different than most considering our normal everyday commute to work is a staggering 12 feet into our office out ofContinue reading “Wednesday Wisdom: Tips to Adjusting Your Schedule When the Kids Go Back to School”
I Got Rid of My SUV for a Minivan: Here’s Why
Happy Tuesday, and happy August, loves! I have been getting so many messages about my new ride, and I thought I’d answer the FAQs about it right here. So, last week when we returned from our two-week trip to the Carolinas, I bought a 2019 Chrysler Pacifica Limited. I traded my GMC Acadia Denali forContinue reading “I Got Rid of My SUV for a Minivan: Here’s Why”
Botox: Answers to the Questions I’m Asked the Most
Happy Monday, loves! Is anyone else as tired as I am going into this Monday? What was meant to be a laid back weekend ended up being jampacked with fun, and I’m not complaining! I spent Friday shopping with my mom and my four littles. Saturday I got the house to myself – and IContinue reading “Botox: Answers to the Questions I’m Asked the Most”
Comfortable and Stylish Travel Outfit Favorites
Happy Thursday, loves! Anyone else like to procrastinate on occasion? I’m such a planner, but sometimes I’m just better under pressure. This feels like one of those times. I should be making packing lists, ordering new items, and planning for our upcoming vacation. Instead, I’m doing anything but. Honestly, I’m not even remotely motivated toContinue reading “Comfortable and Stylish Travel Outfit Favorites”
Struggling with Mom Guilt During the Summer
Happy Friday, loves! Summer is officially here (last week, I think?), but it doesn’t feel any different to those of us in the Sunshine State. It’s hot. It’s humid. The heat is downright oppressive. It’s my least favorite time of the year (sweating isn’t my thing unless I’m working out) and my mom guilt isContinue reading “Struggling with Mom Guilt During the Summer”
Tiffany Raiford 