One Woman's Journey
There’s never a better time to start working on your personal development than now. Prioritizing personal development not only helps you, but it can also strengthen your relationships at home, work, and other places. If you begin to invest in yourself, show-up for yourself, you just might be amazed at how the universe shows up …
Looking for clean lipstick shades that have lasting power? Well don’t fret, I’ve got you covered. Not only do these lip products work, but they are clean, so you don’t have to worry about increasing your toxic-load with harmful ingredients. I know what you are thinking – “Therese, we are still in the midst of …
What is Self-Worth? The Merriam-Webster site defines self-worth as a sense of one’s own value as a human being. This is the emotional part of you that determines how important and valuable you see yourself. Therefore, this one little word and all it entails has significant effects on your life. I know this all too …
I’m going to go out on a limb and assume that you’ve heard there are harmful ingredients that may be lurking in your beauty products, the food we eat, and other household products. You may be clean-curious or you have some inkling that something is amiss, but to even think about it all is overwhelming. …
Do you question your worth? Never feel like you are enough? Compare yourself to other people? Think you are not deserving of what you have? Have self-limiting beliefs or focus on others’ needs and neglect your own? Below are self-love strategies you can start to use today to value and love yourself more. I must …
Stocking stuffers! The bane of my existence. Why must these be so hard? I struggle every year with these. Fret no more, below are a list of clean beauty stocking stuffers that won’t break the bank. No more dollar store stocking stuffers, no more last-minute overspending. Those you know that are clean beauty lovers will …
This holiday season let your family and friends know you love them by giving them the gift of clean beauty. I won’t do this whole diatribe around clean beauty, as I want to get straight into why you are here and how you can pamper those you love with these clean beauty skincare and makeup …
Did you know that there is a difference between deodorant and antiperspirant? If you are like most people you were likely going about your day thinking that the personal care products you buy from the store are completely safe. I felt compelled to share with you what I’ve recently learned. They are not the same, …
Do you need a new pair of walking or running shoes? You’ve just started walking/running and are noticing there is discomfort. Your feet and back are hurting you. You are not sure exactly what is going on but you are wondering how you are going to manage the pain. Well, it might be time to …
Why subscription boxes? What is your why? The value of anything in life is subjective. Hence the saying, “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” When looking at clothing subscription services and if they are worth it, you really need to ask yourself why are you considering going through a clothing subscription service vs. ordering …
Learning how to cook one meal at a time I believe this is about the 8th meal I’ve cooked on my journey of learning how to be self-sufficient in the kitchen. Perhaps not true self-sufficiency. I mean, after all, I’m still mainly leaning on the guidance of Green Chef and some really good cookbooks. The …
Is walking good for weight loss? What is the foundational thought behind weight loss? ‘Calories in, calories out,’ right? So that means eating less and cutting back on portion sizes and snacking, so you are consuming fewer calories and then expending more calories by exercising. You eat less, move more, you create a calorie deficit. …
What is deshedding your dog? Prior to 3 weeks ago I didn’t know what a deshedding tool was. We have an 11-year-old Bassett hound who hardly sheds and a Bashar named Dobby. When we pet Dobby we walk away with a handful of hair and his regular brushing sessions don’t seem to be making a …
Why It Matters and How You Can Learn More Also published on the Wily Network blog. I struggle with these posts. It’s why I only have one other on this topic of foster care. Each time I sit down to write about anything that connects back to my past I wind up crying. It’s emotionally exhausting and …
As I shared in my first post of this series where I cooked Mediterranean Salmon. I’m on a mission to push myself outside of my comfort zone and learn how to cook, to feel comfortable in the kitchen. I’m far from where I want to be, but the structure of this “Cooking for Beginners” series …
Started a Things You Didn’t Know You Needed series, as I find that at least once a month I order something from Amazon that is life-changing. Last time it was a rechargeable electric lighter that I don’t have to worry about replacing in 1 month, where the flame doesn’t blow out with the wind and …
Let me start out by being transparent and letting you know what this is not, as I realize the title “Cooking for Beginners” could be deceiving. What this is not: This is not a post from someone that knows how to cook. This post is not intended to be educational nor am I a self-professed …
I’ve been on a bit of a weight loss journey. We will talk more about that soon. I told myself for every 5 pounds I lost I would get myself something. I’ve lost 7 pounds and about 4 inches and since everyone knows I love subscription boxes and unboxings I decided to try out the …
I signed up for the annual PopSugar Must Have box right around the time that COVID peaked. If I was going to be stuck at home I would at least have a seasonal box of goodies dropped off. I got my Spring box, which I really liked, especially the Shell Bisque Cereal Bowls. I’m unboxing …
You wake up one morning and look in the mirror and you notice dark circles and puffy eyes? You think where did these come from and how do I get rid of them? What are the reasons for puffy eyes and dark circles and how can you reduce the appearance of them. Reasons for dark …
Who else is obsessed with TikTok? I should do a post in the mental health section of this site because 10 minutes every evening on this app brings me so much joy. Let’s be real, much of the time it’s well over 10 minutes. Recently I saw videos featuring “things you didn’t know you needed …
How to start your own garden. About 3 weeks ago I started my first ever garden. I’m a person that puts the word garden in the same bucket as cooking or decorating. It’s a domestic type of thing and I don’t do domestic things well. We had many other COVID projects and one was the …
Originally written on LinkedIn on February 17, 2020 I received my diploma a little over a month ago. This accomplishment comes with a story, one you may not expect. This is my story but I’m not the only one, this is the story of millions of kids (in America /in foster care /trapped in a …