I remember many of my NICU days with Emma and Darrick II like it was yesterday. For Emma, it was about 5.5 years ago and for Darrick its been 3 years. I remember different things that happened, the smells and sounds. However, I do know that due to the amount of stress I was under at the time there are…
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Weekend Away in the 2017 Mazda6 Grand Touring
This is a Sponsored Post on behalf of DriveShop and Mazda. All thoughts and opinions are 100% my own. #DriveMazda Earlier this month I had the pleasure of zipping around town in a Mazda6 Grand Touring and I ABSOLUTELY loved it! We (Darrick and I) absolutely loved it. With having small children, when we look for cars we always look…
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Why You Will Love Staying At The Hilton Downtown Cleveland
Earlier this month, Darrick and I had a chance to have a staycation at a local hotel in Cleveland. We stayed at the Hilton Downtown Cleveland! We were originally there for my job’s Holiday Party and we knew we would stay the night, but after a conversation about not having a chance to get away “just the two of us”…
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Tips for Staying Warm and Stylish During the Winter (featuring Cuddl Duds)
Living in Cleveland there is always a fine line between being warm and being stylish once the “HAWK” comes in! If you aren’t from the north or have never been in the north during the winter, the “HAWK” is when that bone-chilling cold weather comes in with a biting wind. A part of me gets excited because I love the change…
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Perfect Cookies for Santa with Eat Pastry; Chocolate Chip Cookies
This is a Sponsored Post. I received vouchers to purchase Eat Pastry products in exchange for this review. All thoughts and opinions are 100% my own! A few months back I blogged about an event I attended called Naturally Undefined Wellness Conference, the event was created to bring together those in all stages of their natural/holistic journey. When we left…
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Shopkins Live! Shop it Up! Coming to Cleveland!!!
This is a sponsored post by Emporium Presents. I received tickets in exchange for promotion and review of the event. All opinions are 100% my own. Photos are provided by Emporium Presents. Shopkins Live! is finally here! The #1 kids toy in North America is live and on stage in Shopkins Live! Shop It Up! And its coming to Cleveland…
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Life Updates & 30 Minute Trader Joe’s Meal {Lobster Ravioli}
Last week I took a much-needed break and unexpected break from work to focus on my family! The last time I blogged was Wednesday before Thanksgiving. I had every intention over the break to get some post scheduled and prepared for last week but really I just wanted to rest and I did just that! Since I work in Higher…
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Family Traditions & Sunday Suppers by Cynthia Graubart
I received a copy of Sunday Suppers in exchange for my thoughts. All thoughts and opinions are 100% my own. Tomorrow is Thanksgiving and I can’t help but think about all the cooking that goes on this weekend in my family! It’s like it starts on Wednesday and doesn’t stop until Sunday! I have said many times that I grew up in…
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Perfect Wrap Dress from eShakti
Look As Good As You Feel, Feel As Good As You Look! Last Sunday, our church celebrated its 98th Church Anniversary! There is something about the Church Anniversary, it kind of reminds you of an “Easter Sunday” everyone is dressed in their best and the spirit is High!!! We are all in celebration mode of being blessed to still be…
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Mom Tribe! Why you NEED one…
When Emma was little my sister suggested that I attend a midweek Bible Study for Moms at her church. I kept giving her the runaround but I finally joined! Talk about God knowing exactly what you need when you need it! Those women helped me get through some tough times, and although I no longer attend the Bible Study Group I…
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