If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!Frozen hot chocolate. The concept makes me laugh. Frozen and hot in one description? Okay…. Serendipity 3 is famous for their frozen hot chocolate. This hot spot was on my wish list of places to visit while my daughter and […]
Bathing Suit Shame to Flaunting It In Plus Size Bikinis
A few years ago I would have rather worn sweatpants in the Florida summer than even try on plus size bikinis. I hated my body. I hated myself because of my body. In June 2013 I wrote: My daughter and I took a weekend road trip to the Gulf coast of Florida to celebrate the […]
Easy homemade freezer jam
I found some freezer jam making stuff on clearance at Target. It sat in the pantry for nearly a year before I decided to give it a try last summer. I’ve never made jam before and pretty much winged it. The first batch was raspberry-blueberry. It was delicious!!!!! My daughter ate a whole […]
Thank You to the Mom Friends Who Love My Kid
One of my favorite photos of my daughter doesn’t even show her face. She was lounging on a couch when my friend Heidi arrived and immediately went and laid down right on top of her, embracing her in a full body hug. My daughter returned the affection, wrapping her arms around Heidi. I snapped […]
I found the cutest plus size dresses EVER!
Post contains affiliate links. All opinions are my own. You guys! I found the cutest plus size dresses EVER! Um…UNICORNS. Need I say more? That’s right – I found a dress with UNICORNS on it in plus size. And it didn’t cost a fortune. (Yes, I’m sending side eye to you, ModCloth.) In fact, it […]
Fairlife Instant Pot Yogurt Review
My daughter and I love our homemade Instant Pot yogurt. I have a go to method, but I was intrigued when I read about an easier way using Fairlife milk on one of the Instant Pot Facebook groups. They also refer to it as “no cook Instant Pot yogurt.” My daughter is lactose intolerant so […]
Check Out This Sizzling HOT One Piece Bathing Suit for $20
Post contains affiliate links. All opinions are my own. The one piece bathing suit is having a moment! It’s the summer of the one piece. But this isn’t your grandma’s suit. No, it’s got to be SEXY. I found the perfect smoking hot one piece bathing suit on Amazon. My daughter and her friend are […]
Is Charcoal Toothpaste Worth the Cost?
Post contains affiliate links. All opinions are my own. I am unhappy with my smile. My teeth are crowded and crooked. I am about thirty years late for braces. And they are discolored and gross from coffee, tea, soda…and lack of self care. I am way overdue for a cleaning and suck at flossing. There. […]
How to Make a Fairy Cake In Under an Hour
Feel free to pin away. How to Make an Amazing Fairy Cake In Under an Hour Decide to bake your bestie a belated birthday cake an hour before she and her dude arrive at your house. Pull out the box of pink lemonade cake mix you got on clearance for .35 at Big Lots. Note it […]
Democracy Jeans Are Magic. Moms, Get Some!
Democracy Jeans are magic. Magic jeans. Get some. This is not a sponsored post. I just really love these jeans. (Post does contain affiliate links, though.) I first learned of Democracy Jeans – or “magic jeans” – as I call them – about a year ago. I was away on a mom’s trip with […]
