What BlogHer 15 Selfies Taught Me
I took a lot of selfies at BlogHer 15. They were mostly either something silly to text my daughter for a smile or to enter one of the many wonderful sweepstakes sponsors were having. I’m not going to post any of those here, though. Because they were terrible! I take really terrible selfies. Like seriously […]
5 Ways to Stay Healthy While Traveling & Still Indulge In Cheesecake!
I just returned from a six night stay in New York City where I attended two blogging conferences (Blogger Bash and BlogHer). I ate a whole lot of conference, hotel and restaurant food – yet I learned some tricks for eating healthier without giving up indulgences like cheesecake. Here are five tricks to stay healthy while traveling: […]
Date night restaurant review: Maggiano’s Little Italy
My husband and I recently had our first date in what seems like forever. We spent an evening on the town in Orlando, visiting Maggiano’s Little Italy restaurant on International Drive. This was a fantastic choice. We didn’t have reservations, which we didn’t think would be a problem on a Monday evening. Hint: make reservations. […]
Review: Red Robin…Yuck.
“Red Robin…yum.” So short, so catchy! I’ve been wanting to visit ever since the little jingle first got stuck in my head a few years ago. I see commercials for the burger chain on TV frequently, but the closest one is nearly two hours away. Well, I finally got my wish on a recent trip […]
5 Ways the New Kids on the Block “Main Event” Tour Promoted Body Positivity
The “You Got It (The Right Stuff)” video came on my friend’s TV when I was in 5th grade. I didn’t have MTV at home and my mind was blown. I was instantly smitten with New Kids on the Block the moment I saw them…and I still am. I was poor, fat, painfully shy and […]
#Underawareness – Bladder Leakage: You Aren’t Alone!
So I have some boundary issues. I share TMI. Sometimes of the bathroom variety. But ya know what? More people usually thank me than complain. Because this stuff happens to everyone. I recently learned Depend is entering year two of Underwareness, a social movement and charitable cause to break down the bladder leakage stigma. And you can […]
Recycle period pads! FREE SAMPLE!
Wanna join me as I recycle period pads and collect girly dresses? I promise, it’s not as gross as it sounds! Summer is here! I love wearing lightweight maxi dresses. Throw one on and done! Easy peasy. Plus, I like ’em long so I can skip leg shaving without being being self conscious (though I […]
Thank you Tess Holliday and People Magazine
Tess Holliday made the cover of People magazine. I don’t usually buy People. Everything I want to read is available online. Plus, I can’t keep up with my monthly magazines. Taking on a weekly would have me buried alive. Oh, and I have made a conscious effort to stop bringing magazines into the house featuring itty […]
Obsessed with Target Ava & Viv Plus Size Line
Target does not have a good track record with plus size customers. Selections have been weak for years – and nonexistent in many stores for a long stretch. Then there was the whole Lilly for Target debacle…. But Target has released their own plus size line called Ava & Viv and I’m obsessed. I’ve loved […]
Going Commando: Why I Don’t Wear Underwear
Confession: I often don’t wear underwear. I have a whole drawer of cute underthings. Racy-lacy stuff. Wonder Woman designs. Even a pair featuring a broken gingerbread man and the caption “Oh, Snap!” But I prefer skipping them. I work from home. I live in yoga pants. If you see me out in this uniform, there’s […]
Kids review Snikiddy Snacks
I received a box of Snikiddy Snacks to review about six months ago and enlisted my daughter and her best friend to help me. I just came across their notes and thought I’d share them with you. They were very professional. They each had a notebook and decided to judge appearance, smell and taste. Each […]
Chunky Cinco de Mayo Avocado Salad
Crisp Kitchen Tools sent me some cool gadgets to try out. Crisp’s new collection of kitchen tools are developed by award-winning housewares designers and fit your hand so well, it’s like they were designed expressly for you. Contoured handles, angled blades, and above-and-beyond features give you the confidence and inspiration to take your cooking further. […]
Lilly Pulitzer and Target Plus Size FAIL with #LillyforTarget
I was so bummed when I couldn’t get any of the #LillyforTarget stuff. Target plus size Lilly Pulitzer options were only available online and they were sold out before the store opened. I waited in line at the store hoping to get some of the home goods, but that was an epic fail. So I […]
Giuliana Rancic and Kelly Clarkson: Skinny Shaming Is Just as Bad as Fat Shaming
Giuliana Rancic and Kelly Clarkson have both taken beatings for years from both the media and the general public regarding their bodies. There’s one big difference, though. When people do it to Clarkson, there’s backlash. Not so much when it’s Rancic. The difference? One is critiqued for being overweight and the other for being underweight. […]
#LillyforTarget: Dude, where’s my giraffeeey pants?
I love Target. I’m also a fan of Lilly Pulitzer. I live less than two hours from Palm Beach, Florida. My favorite colors are pink and lime green. I’m a huge fan of whimsy and silly. What’s not to love about Lilly for me? Oh, yeah: THE PRICES! So I was super excited about the […]
So I’m reading Giuliana Rancic’s new book… #goingoffscript
I’m reading Giuliana Rancic’s new book, “Going Off Script.” I used to watch her on E! during my lunch breaks way back when I worked outside the home. I had a period where I was obsessed with celebrity gossip way before I started writing about it for money. I like Giuliana. There’s something about […]
Sharing my weight and plus size lingerie photos with the Internet
I did a boudoir photo shoot in February. I weighed just shy of 300 pounds and had just turned 37 years old. It was one of the most profound experiences of my life. I felt brave and sexy before the shoot even happened – just committing to doing it was enough to boost my confidence […]
My last 10 Instagram shots
I confess: I have a slight Instagram obsession. I love posting and then checking to see how many people click that little heart to say they like my photo. I try to post at least one photo daily. It’s usually multiple photos. Sometimes several right in a row. I know that’s probably bad etiquette. I’m […]
Review: Healthy Snacks from CVS Gold Emblem Abound line
I was recently sent a big box of snacks to sample. I love getting goodies in the mail. Such a nice way to make the day a bit happier and more interesting! CVS/pharmacy has a healthier food line called Gold Emblem Abound that offers customers affordable, great tasting products. Now those who want healthy snacks […]
Thanks, Gwynnie Bee, for the weight loss goal dress!
Gwynnie Bee has given me my first weight loss goal dress! I saw it this morning and fell in love. And then I squeezed into it. It is way too snug, but I see the potential there. This dress is me. I have an adorable hot pink tissue thin short sleeve sweater that will work […]
Best thing about eating whole foods? Actually cooking
I’ve been making a real effort to focus on healthy foods and skip the junk for my daughter and I (again). The best thing about eating whole foods is actually putting the time into cooking. I rely too much on quick, easy solutions when I’m not making a conscious effort to eat less sugar and […]