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I have never enjoyed cooking. Frankly, I never really learned how to do it. Growing up, I had an awesome stay at home mom, who packed our lunches and made our dinner every day. I ate what my mom liked to cook and claimed to dislike anything that she didn't. Cooking wasn't a necessity for… Continue reading How Meal Subscription Boxes Changed My Life
One of my students at school is a big fan of saying , "It be like that sometimes." To which her friends always reply, "It really do." I usually just chuckle and move on, but today that phrase is resounding in my brain. Last night my husband and I participated in a 5K called The… Continue reading “It be like that sometimes.”
It seems these days, people will do anything for the 'Gram. Instagrammers post beautiful, inspirational, and wacky pictures every day. Some share carefully crafted shots of them living their best lives, while others share their most mundane activities. With the right shot and a little creativity, anything can be an Insta-worthy picture. Consumers are able… Continue reading Selfie Museums… Fun or Frivolous?
Each year, I find try to add something new to my arsenal of swim favorites. Frankly, my swimwear tastes change often, especially when it comes to pattern, and I don't like when my suits become faded, pilled, or stretched out. This year, there are been some gorgeous retro-inspired styles I wanted to try. I took them all to St. Augustine, Florida for a Memorial Day weekend jaunt. Here's how everything stacked up.
In February of 2019, Target announced that they would partner with lifestyle brand, Vineyard Vines, for a limited summer collaboration. This was super exciting to me! I have always loved the simple, preppy aesthetic of Vineyard Vines. Partnering with Target would make their clothes significantly more affordable. In addition to that, they would be offering clothes in Plus Sizes! While Vineyard Vines currently offers Big and Tall Men's, they have nothing available for Plus Size Women. This collaboration would give big girls like me a chance to try the brand for ourselves.
Forty Fat and Fabulous 