This past summer I helped my little brother, Jake, adopt his first dog. Here in Arkansas, there are "breed bans" where "attack" dogs are banned from certain zip codes. Most common: the pitbull. Since we live in a non-breed ban area, Jake decided a pittie was exactly what he wanted. After two months of checking… Continue reading Dixie Girl

I am NOT a make-up person. I have been very fortunate to have skin that rarely has blemishes so it was never a priority to me to try and cover up my face. The down side to that is I'm now in my twenties and I still don't know how to put eyeliner on, I… Continue reading Why I Ipsy

True story: My alarm goes off at 3:45 every single morning.... I'll give you a minute to let that sink in (sympathy is felt, crazy looks are being ignored). I do this for multiple reasons. Mainly I go to the gym at 5am and I want some time to get chores done, including loving on… Continue reading Morning and Night Routine

Oh, sweet November. I LOVE YOU!! You bring with you the promise of family time, good food, and perfect weather. I can't wait for all the goodness you have in store for my sweet loved ones this year and all the goals I plan on crushing during the thirty days we'll spend together. First, here's… Continue reading New Month: November

I believe we as women (moms, students, wives,etc.) are really good at putting others before ourselves. We find a lot of our self worth in helping those we love. But what about us? I tried the past few months to take an hour, two max, a week to just focus on something that feels good… Continue reading Self Care is Self Love

-I didn't learn how to jump rope until I was 24 years old. True story. And just to be clear.. I am currently 24. My current record is 17 in a row, which is a leap compared to a mere 6 in a row two weeks ago. -I grew up on the water and I… Continue reading 10 Things You (Probably) Don’t Know About Me

The pups and I are soo excited for this weather change! It comes with some rain, but it's a small price to pay in our opinion. I love letting them outside and peaking out the window to see them, nose in the air and fur blowing in the slight breeze. They are the epitome of… Continue reading Fall is for Pups