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LIFESTYLE
HelloFresh, Hello Easy, Hello Delicious!
This post has been compensated in collaboration with HelloFresh. #sponsored I’ve been curious to try out HelloFresh for a while now. If you don’t know what HelloFresh […]
Minimalist Scandinavian Style Dreamland- IKEA Fishers
When I think of myself, which I happen to do a lot, I think of modern and classic style. I’m converting to a more minimalist approach, but in […]
Personal Style & Building Your Dream Closet
This shop has been compensated by Schwarzkopf. #CareWithKeratin #sponsored I’m partnering with Schwarzkopf US and Walmart with Dress for Success® on this post. If you didn’t know, […]
Top 10 Capsule Wardrobe Essentials
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BleachBetter #CollectiveBias Capsule wardrobes have been everywhere in the last […]
Weekend Update with Tennis Playing & Metro Diner
Please tell me you’ve watched the Weekend Update on SNL before. I swear, it’s always my favorite segment, and even if I don’t watch the full show (which […]
7 Ways to Find More Time for Yourself + Carmel French Toast!
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SavorFallFlavors #CollectiveBias How excited are you for the fall? I’ve […]
6 Quick Protein-Packed Meals in Under 30
Having quick, healthy, protein-packed meals is VERY important to me. Even before I had my surgery, I knew focusing on protein was important to stay full and […]
Healthy Eating & Vitamins at Sam’s Club
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #NatureMadeHealthPack #CollectiveBias Daily healthy living can be tough! It’s hard to stay […]
30 Minute Meal Prep #MealPreppingforBae – Simple Garlic & Soy Shrimp
You may or may not know that I meal prep for my husband. It usually separate from what I do for myself because we have different goals, […]
Happy National Donut Day – Epic Donut Wedding Cake
It’s National Donut day, and believe me…I want to be celebrating! The truth is, I probably will not this year, but pre-weight loss surgery me would be ALL […]
Living On Lattes & Cheese- My 3 Month VSG Post Op Update
Yeah, yeah, yeah…I’m a few weeks behind on the update. The important thing is that I’ve done it! I want to keep these records for myself, and also […]
Laura Mercier Candleglow Foundation
AKA THE BEST FOUNDATION EVER I wanted a new foundation a few months back, and I happened to have a Nordstrom Note (yay, free money!) So I […]
Loyal. Ambitious. Confident.
Recently, I was at a job interview and they asked me to tell them three words that describe myself. I honestly can’t even remember what I said, but […]
Perfume, the PERFECT Gift for Mom – Jo Malone
My pick this year is Wood Sage & Sea Salt by Jo Malone London. It’s a beautiful, earthy scent that’s fresh and bright. It will make Mom […]
Trader Joe’s Haul
I made a post a few weeks ago on my Facebook that everyone took as a joke. I said I needed a friend to spend hours upon […]
Plus Size Ladylike OOTD
How sweet it will be when Spring actually feels like it’s here in Indiana! Now, my legs still feel like they are going to fall off, and I […]
Creating an At Home Gym with Friends!
While working out wasn’t a resolution for me this year, I have banned together with some of my favorite people to peer pressure each other into working out. […]
Hip, Hip HOORAY! And a Happy New Year 2017!
It’s 2017! Happy New Year! If you’ve been around long at all, you will know that I LOVE New Year’s. I LOVE new beginnings, so resolutions are […]
Holiday Cleaning in a Pinch
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ScotchBriteCleanHoliday #CollectiveBias I go 10 months out of the year […]
How to Upgrade Your Life in 4 Products
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BrushingEvolvedBBB #CollectiveBias I was on the hunt for the perfect […]
World Arthritis Day & Weekend Getaway Planning Tips
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #WhatInconvenience #CollectiveBias Today, October 12th, is World Arthritis Day. Arthritis […]
Prep for Your 30’s to Start in Your 20’s
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #youtheoryturmeric #CollectiveBias I’m getting to the point where I feel like […]
Top 5 Lazy Housewife Hacks & Weekday Chore Chart
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PledgeReflectionOfYou #CollectiveBias I can’t lie to you guys. Why […]
Life Update & Feeling Overwhelmed!
I hope that whenever you come to my page, you feel like you’re having a heart to heart with a friend! I’m not running my page effectively […]
Jenny Craig Travel Tips & You Can Try for FREE!
I was provided a free trial Jenny Craig program and meals. However, the opinions expressed are entirely my own. I figured it was about time to give you […]
Saved by the Max – A Surreal Experience!
If you follow me on Instagram (and you should!) I am sure you saw my post about being in the full size pop up replica restaurant in […]
My Jenny Craig Moment
I was provided a free trial Jenny Craig program and meals. However, the opinions expressed are entirely my own. If you follow my social media, you […]
Handwritten Note Starters
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #WhatInconvenience #CollectiveBias Did you all know that May is National […]
How to Give a Simple Thank You
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #GIVEEXTRAGETEXTRA #Walmart #CollectiveBias You’ve heard those famous words over and […]
How to Make the PERFECT Summer Playlist
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and The Coca-Cola Company. All opinions are mine alone. #ShareMemories #CollectiveBias Can you tell by my last […]
4 Steps for a Successful Grocery Trip + Free Printable!
I have been compensated by Glucerna for this post; however, I am sharing my own thoughts. All opinions are my own.Talk with your health care provider about a […]
Jus by Julie: 1 Day Juice Cleanse Overview
I’m doing a one day juice cleanse today! I am very excited about it and know I will be sharing some photos on social media, so I wanted […]
Girl’s Trip: Our Windy City Adventure
A few weeks ago, I let you all know that I had a few rad weekends in Chicago. I promised I would tell you more about my 24 […]
If I Were a Morning Person… + Vanilla Tropical Smoothie
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CarnationSweepstakes #BetterBreakfast #CollectiveBias There has been a lot of […]
Chicago, Tattoos, and Bob Saget?
Last weekend, I had the pleasure of escorting Mell and another friend (Courtney) to Chicago. They had tickets to see Bob Saget, but I have a car that […]
I’m Not a Minimalist
I’m not a minimalist. Like, not at all. BUT I’M TRYING TO BE A LITTLE BIT! I have always been the type to let things pile up. […]
Tips for Surviving the Morning
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MorningWin #Target #CollectiveBias I wake up in the morning […]
27 Birthday Wishes (Only 1 of Which Includes John Mayer)
Do you guys remember when you were kiddos and you had a birthday party? You had a big cake, and everyone sang to you, and then they said […]
New Year. New Business. New Mindset.
New Year. I’m going to pause here and let you guys really think about the fact that it’s a new year. I LOVE new years. I love […]
Revisiting 2015 New Year Goals- Pass or Fail?
Reflection is a good thing. Some people think they don’t want to look back on the year because they fear the hard times. I think you should […]
Happy Holidays After Losing a Loved One
I want to give my sincerest apologies for missing out on days 13-17 of Blogmas. I was very excited to give you a new post daily, but […]
Creating a Gift for All Five Senses
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #GiftingAMemory #CollectiveBias It’s no secret that creating a gift basket […]
How to Give the Perfect Keepsake Holiday Card
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SendHallmark #CollectiveBias I hate to get all sentimental with you […]
Holiday Cookie Party Tips & The BEST Chocolate Chip Cookies
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ShareTheHoliday#CollectiveBias One of my favorite kinds of parties to […]
FASH FRIEND: Kelly Musick | Plus Size Q & A
What is a FASH FRIEND? A Fash Friend is someone who I’ve identified as someone with great style, whether it be a personal friend, someone I found online, […]
What’s in My Work Bag?
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BeHealthyForEveryPartofLife #CollectiveBias Do you remember hearing people say that […]
How to Assemble a Commuter Kit
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ByeByeBlisters #CollectiveBias Whether you are commuting by train, car, bike, […]
Getting Cozy & Intimate with K-Y® LOVE Sensuality Pleasure Gel
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone.#KYTrySomethingNew #CollectiveBias I love my husband. I love spending time with […]
#SoFabUOTR: My Weekend in Chicago!
It’s been a little over two weeks, and I am still buzzing from the wonderful blogger’s conference that was Social Fabric University On the Road. It was my […]
Plus Size Haul: Collective Brand Video
It’s been a loooong time since I have done a plus size haul, which is strange, because I feel like I am shopping just about all the […]
Packing Light for a Weekend Getaway
Summer is the queen of weekend getaways. From road trips to beach trips, shopping trips, or weekends at the casino, Summer seems to be the host of people […]
QUIZ: Should You Boycott Lilly Pulitzer for Fat Shaming?
In case you haven’t heard, Lilly Pulitzer is under fire recently because of the “fat shaming decor” that was hung and captured in a photograph featured by The Cut (see […]
Life on Sundays: My Favorite Moms
I’m beyond lucky to have so many great moms around me. While I think I may love my cat more than they love any of their kids, […]
Mother’s Day Care Package
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and Walmart Family Mobile. All opinions are mine alone. #MobileMemories #CollectiveBias Mother’s Day is quickly approaching, and I am […]
Cleveland Eats
By now, you may or may not know that I frequent the Cleveland area. My husband’s family lives there, so we are bound to be there once every […]
Life on Sundays: My Perfect Wedding Day
It’s been 9 wonderful months since my husband and I said “I do.” I’ve been meaning to post all these pictures for a while now! (I have hundreds, […]
Big Girls on TV: Reality Shows
There are two “big” shows on television right now that focus on plus size women. I’m not talking about those medical shows (shout out to My 600 lb […]
Cancel Your Valentine’s Day Reservations
Not everyone is fancy. I know I’m not! Brett and I had reservations at a “fancy” restaurant here in Indianapolis, but ultimately decided to back out of it. […]
January Favorites 2015 feat. Lola (Video)
Over the weekend, my mini bestie, Lola, stayed with me. We had an awesome time! We did dinner, had a tea party, decorated cupcakes, watched movies…but the best […]