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Hera's Birth Story

Hera’s Birth Story

I’ve actually wanted to post about my birth experience for some time but between adjusting to a new baby and healing as a new mom, I didn’t have a chance to sit down and gather my thoughts. People say that you forget the pain of childbirth and only remember meeting your beautiful new child, I definitely agree. So, as I try to piece together how everything went down on that day, I can only…

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Baby Hera's 2-Month Update

Hera is 2 months old! See how she's doing.

  Baby Hera is 2 months old! Baby Hera’s milestones The last eight weeks have passed by so quickly! At two months, Hera’s communication and motor skills have drastically improved. She doesn’t cease to surprise me with what she new things she learns every day. We are both learning about each other and so far, it’s been a great adventure. Here are some of the milestones she’s reached in the last…

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Relieving Pregnancy Anxiety

Pregnant and anxious? Here is how to keep busy waiting for your little one!

I am officially 37 weeks pregnant! My little girl is practicing her breathing, packing on a bit more weight, and getting ready to make her big debut. While I am more than happy to wait until my little girl decides she is ready to meet us, I am kind of getting tired of being pregnant. But, I have a reputation for being impatient and instead of trying to find ways to “induce” labor, I’ve tried to…

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Second trimester morning sickness sucks...but at least these five foods can make the experience a little more manageable! http://bit.ly/29XBHBJ

Second Trimester Essentials: My Super Foods!

I was blessed with second trimester morning sickness. I say blessed because even though it is one of my most dreaded symptoms, I have really learned to live with it and prevent it. Furthermore, I've been …

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After a long hiatus, I'm back and stronger than ever. http://bit.ly/2ascLOx

Guess Who's Back!

Although it was unofficial, I ended up taking a longer than expected hiatus from the blogging world. I visited the blog many times with the intention to write something but ended up closing the tab …

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Career Girl - My First Job Experience

Career Girl – My First Job Experience

A couple of weeks ago, the team over at The Ladders reached out to me and asked me to share my first job experience along with some of the important lessons that I learned from it. Coming from a family with a “school first, school second” policy, I didn’t have much of an opportunity to work during my high school years. However, I do remember my very first job as a hostess at a Greek restaurant…

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Need a little help staying lovely in this heat? Follow these summer beauty tips http://bit.ly/1eVWr9p

Six Summer Beauty Tips for a Killer Look [Guest Post by Sophia Smith]

When those long hot summer days finally come, that is when women shine the most. High temperatures dictate the style and make people wear less clothes, thus revealing more. It is a perfect opportunity to …

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Six Summer Beauty Tips for a Killer Look [Guest Post by Sophia Smith]

Six Summer Beauty Tips for a Killer Look @sophia_bri

When those long hot summer days finally come, that is when women shine the most. High temperatures dictate the style and make people wear less clothes, thus revealing more. It is a perfect opportunity to show the figure you have been working hard on since the holidays, and finally looks beach-ready. Even those who are still a few pounds away from their goal weight are about to reach it, since the…

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Be bold, go pink with these audaciously pink lipsticks for summer http://bit.ly/1GAQXKY

Six Sexy Summer Lipsticks: Pink Edition

1. NARS Audacious Lipstick  "Michiyo // 2. Stila 'stay All Day' Liquid Lipstick "Fiore" // 3. Ilia Lipstick Crayon "Call Me"  4. tarte Amazonian butter lipstick "Watermelon"// 5. Lipstick Queen Silver Screen Lipstick "Play It" // 6. Urban Decay …

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Summer is finally here, change it up with these beautiful bold pink lipsticks. http://bit.ly/1GAQXKY

Six Sexy Summer Lipsticks: Pink Edition

1. NARS Audacious Lipstick  "Michiyo // 2. Stila 'stay All Day' Liquid Lipstick "Fiore" // 3. Ilia Lipstick Crayon "Call Me"  4. tarte Amazonian butter lipstick "Watermelon"// 5. Lipstick Queen Silver Screen Lipstick "Play It" // 6. Urban Decay …

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Six Sexy Summer Lipsticks: Pink Edition

Six Sexy Summer Lipsticks: Pink Edition

1. NARS Audacious Lipstick  “Michiyo // 2. Stila ‘stay All Day’ Liquid Lipstick “Fiore” // 3. Ilia Lipstick Crayon “Call Me”  4. tarte Amazonian butter lipstick “Watermelon”// 5. Lipstick Queen Silver Screen Lipstick “Play It” // 6. Urban Decay Sheer Revolution “Obsessed”  Are you ready for summer? Frankly, summer is my least favorite season. It’s hot, sticky, and I my makeup always seems to be…

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What Makes Our Relationship Work & 7 Tips That Helped Us Improve It

What Makes Our Relationship Work & 7 Tips That Helped Us Improve It

I don’t mean to brag but my relationship is pretty amazing–it must be, I am still exhilarated by the thought of marrying my fiancee and starting a life together as a family. No, our relationship is not perfect and we still have our share of heated arguments, disagreements, and much more but we have reached a point where we are constantly learning to love our strengths, tolerate our weaknesses,…

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Coping with Loss: Helping Loved Ones Mourn

In the midst of chaos and disorganization, my fiancee lost his grandmother about a month ago. It was very sudden but not unexpected, she had been diagnosed with stomach cancer a few months prior and had been in and out of the hospital, in obvious pain, and quite miserable. My fiancee and his grandmother we close, more than close, she was practically a second mother to him and had been there for…

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The Wedding Countdown: 6 Months 'Till The Big Day

The Wedding Countdown: 6 Months ‘Till The Big Day

We are officially 6 days away from the 6 month mark of our wedding and I am starting to feel the pressure. The last few months have been a series of one big decision after another but I am glad to say that even though we are still months away from the wedding, everything is almost set. The glorious thing about having the wedding in Korea is that everything comes in a package. Once the venue is…

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The Lazy Girl's Guide to a Flawless Morning Routine

The Lazy Girl’s Guide to a Flawless Morning Routine

Long time no see! I must apologize for my absence, I’ve been quite busy planning my own wedding and moving homes~more on that later! Lately, I have been working hard on waking up extra early. In between packing, hitting some barre classes, preparing for the wedding, and work, I’ve had little time for anything else and it is starting to drive me crazy. I am more of a night owl so while I can stay…

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Wedding Invitations for Every Bride | Sponsored Post

The perfect wedding invitation for the perfect bride.

In a little under 11 months, I will be a newlywed. Yay, me!

So for the past few months, I have searched and searched for the ideal wedding accessories. I planned my “first” wedding at twelve but over time my tastes have gone through an entire transformation and I find myself pinning and bookmarking new items. It’s all really hard work but, my fiancee just writes it off as creative…

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The Lazy Girl's Guide to Time Management

The Lazy Girl’s Guide to Time Management

Living a  fulfilling life in a world with only 24 hours in a day and 7 days in a week takes a special type of talent. However, if you are a recovering procrastinator, such as myself, you will notice that when it comes to managing time, miracles need to start happening for things to get going. Alternatively, you will need to downgrade your goals.

Except, no one really believes in downgrading–at…