• Mind & Body Wellness

    Give Yourself Grace

    You have goals and visions, and so many people, big and small, depend on you. You can be giving it your all everyday and still feel like your coming up short. Give yourself grace. Powerful three words. Grace is how you feel when all is unraveling and at the end you find an unexpected gesture of kindness towards yourself. You slow down and give yourself a break.  It heals you like nothing else, so you can begin again or keep going with a calmer and more focused approach. And then, every once in a while, you have those days where you totally nail it, everything. You’ll get a day back like…

  • Fashion & Style

    If Overalls Are Wrong, I Don’t Want To Be Right.

      Not sure if you’ve noticed or not, but I’m slightly obsessed with these Madewell black denim overalls! There are so many ways to style them and make them work for yourselves, and I’m going to share some inspiration with you! Overalls aren’t just for preschoolers and toddlers anymore; they are alive and well in the adult world too. I purchased these beauties from Madewell during one of their sales; and I haven’t looked back since, money well spent in my book!  I have the size small, in the lunar wash, they fit true to size, and are more of an ankle inseam length. They have a nice little zipper…

  • Gettin' Crafty

    FUN, FUNctional…And Such A Fright!

    I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again.  My urge to get crafty really kicks up a notch in the fall! I’m like a kid in a candy store with all the possibilities to create out there. As you know, with fall, comes back to school and many opportunities to volunteer for class parties.  If you are in need of a Halloween classroom craft to do this season, then keep reading and find out how I put the FUN back in FUNctional! Last year I volunteered to do a craft activity for my son’s third grade Halloween party. They were all 8 and 9 year olds, so they were…

  • Mind & Body Wellness

    The Best Buzz Comes From The Bees

    With the cooler weather coming, I always feel my skin starting to get a bit dryer. Hydration is key for a healthy, younger looking glow.  For the past several years I have been using a quick and easy DIY face mask, right in the comfort of my own home.  It leaves my skin feeling clean, refreshed and rehydrated.  The recipe involves just a few clean and pure ingredients that are great for your skin.  Read on about this effective and efficient face mask, and treat yourself to your own little spa sesh tonight! Pure Local Honey One of the key ingredients for this face mask is good ole pure honey. …