Mardi Gras is one of those experiences that people should do at least once in their lives. It’s one of the most spirited events I have ever been to, and I’m lucky enough to have done it for decades of my life. Because of that, I am well-versed in how to experience Mardi Gras like a local because I am …
Social media gets a lot of bad publicity in my opinion. The way people choose to use it can absolutely be toxic, but that’s their choice. For me, I use it to partake in more positive and fun interactions, as well as promote my small businesses that don’t have a large advertising budget. Since I also don’t have a very …
Visiting Paris can feel overwhelming, especially on your first visit. On my first visit, I actually hated it. To be fair, I was 20 years old and a complete stereotypical American, so it would’ve been hard for me to like it. As I’ve matured, my travel culture has evolved, and I have re-evaluated my expectations. As a result, I’ve learned …
Denim. It’s by far my favorite material to wear. Whether it’s a skirt, shirt, dress, or jumpsuit, I am all in. From its inception as work material only in the 1800s to making its way onto the fashion scene in the 1950s, denim has come a long way. For me, I’ve worn denim since I can remember. There was a …
We are bombarded every single day with information. Whether it’s on the television, through social media, or by other humans, we are receiving news. I don’t know about you, but it gets overwhelming at times, so I’ve had to figure out how to best let it into my life. Over the years, I’ve filtered out things that have left me …
Shopping small is a huge part of my life, but there are some items that I either can’t find locally or I simply don’t know who sells them around me. Therefore, I turn to Amazon. Since I have Prime, much of what I order gets free shipping, which gives me a bit of license to order things at my leisure. …
Saying no. How does that make you feel inside when you read that? If you’re a woman (especially), it’s likely to make you feel uneasy, uncomfortable, squeamish, and all sorts of other negative things. Hating to disappoint people is something many people, particularly women, have been conditioned to think is bad. Putting others first is some type of heroic act, …
Jumping on board with “Dry January” was something I decided in December. It was after coming back from a trip to Europe where I indulged in all things wine that I decided, starting in January, I was going to give it a rest for a solid month. Throughout the rest of December, I mentally prepared myself by giving positive affirmations …
When we are born, like the second we are born, everything is neutral. There are no expectations to be the best little boy or best little girl, the brightest student, the best athlete. Oh, how quickly those things change, though. We are quickly bombarded with the issues and opinions from the adults who surround and raise us. They tell us …
Solo travel is a hot topic. For us solo travelers, we can’t imagine or understand a world where people don’t want to travel alone. I mean…you get to do whatever you want whenever you want. No one is stopping you! Solo travel almost becomes a necessity for our mental health. For those who can’t imagine being alone for one minute, …
