I am happy to say that I officially completed my first semester of grad school! I turned in my last final Sunday night, and my classes don't start until after MLK Day. So to ... Read the Post...
Gift Guide: Families
You have a lot going on this holiday season, and that involves shopping for gifts. Probably lots of gifts. So sometimes it's a lot easier to buy one gift for an entire family ... Read the Post...
A Bunch of Random Bits and Pieces
I'm in the middle of finals (hence no post yesterday) so I thought I would just pop in today with a whole bunch of random thoughts. I've currently written over 13 pages ... Read the Post...
Gift Guide: Gifts That Benefit Charities
Shopping for gifts this and every holiday season involves consumerism and capitalism. But what if you could turn your shopping into something else, like charity? If you're ... Read the Post...
November Blog Traffic Report
All in all, I'm pretty happy with my November traffic. It didn't change much from October, but I had several guest posts because of my infusion, I had my infusion, I felt ... Read the Post...
November Favorites
This special version of monthly favorites includes some Cyber Monday deals! And come to the virtual Stella & Dot trunk show this Wednesday at 7:30 PM EST. November flew ... Read the Post...
Gift Guide: Bloggers
Thanksgiving is over, Christmas is less than a month away, and Hanukkah is even sooner (December 6-14), so it's time to get serious about finding the best gifts for the people ... Read the Post...
What I’m Thankful For
I feel very fortunate in that I have a lot to be thankful for. Yes, there have been many things this year that were not good. Someone else who hasn't lived my life might think ... Read the Post...
Navigating the Holidays with a Chronic Illness
We're officially in the holiday season around these parts (see the first gift guide of the year) and now it's on to navigating the holidays with a chronic illness. Your life ... Read the Post...
Spoonie Spotlight: Laura
Spoonie Spotlight is my way to use my platform to share the stories of others living with arthritis or an arthritis-related condition. The point is to share the realities of ... Read the Post...
Gift Guide: Monogrammed
Don't mind me, I'm just pretty much ready to deck the halls because today marks 5 weeks until Christmas! And since that's not that far off and Hanukkah is even closer ... Read the Post...
The Best Current Trends in Fitness Wear
These days’ people are more conscious about their health, and you should be too. One of the best ways to ensure you remain fit and healthy is by working out. Exercising is a ... Read the Post...
The Perfect Natural Makeup Look
The perfect natural makeup look is something lots of women try to achieve. Natural makeup is great for everyday wear; work, shopping, visiting friends, and even for the gym. ... Read the Post...
Holiday Cards & Grammar
Over the past week, there have been natural disasters and attacks all over the world. I don't really know what to say about them other than I hope that one day we don't have ... Read the Post...
A Life Update
Things have been a little crazy around here. I'm starting the process for final exams, I'm waiting on my most recent infusion to kick in, and more. So I thought that it was ... Read the Post...