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Last Christmas, my husband and I happened upon a new store in the St. Louis Galleria called Altar'd State. I'd never heard of the brand before, but the exterior was cheerful and inviting, so it drew us in. Altar'd State is a beautifully decorated store with plants, chandeliers, and inspirational quotes on the walls. Think… Continue reading Plus Size Clothing Review: A’Beautiful Soul
Shopping has always been one of my favorite activities. Even as a young girl, I remember having epic shopping trips with my mom, my Aunt Linda, and my siblings and cousins in tow. We'd pile into Linda's mini-van, crank up the Michael Bolton and head out on an adventure. Maybe we would go to the… Continue reading Please Stop Killing My Stores!
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?
