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Maternity Photo Ideas

As I'm waiting for my son to finally make his entrance, I've been passing the time with fun maternity photo sessions with my best friend and sister. Both had two completely different ideas to capture this amazing stage in life and make me feel extra elegant along the way. Below are the photos my best … Continue reading Maternity Photo Ideas

My Favorite Christmas Traditions

I wait all year for the Christmas season. It's not just everything that happens the day of, but it's every special tradition leading up to it. Every year, my family has held tight to fun traditions and introduced new ones as more members joined the pack. Of all the fun things we do, these are … Continue reading My Favorite Christmas Traditions

My 3rd Spirthday – Mountains & Valleys

Three years ago I made the bold decision to follow God. I chose to die to myself and live renewed in the Spirit. November 10 is my spirthday - spiritual birthday. It's the day that I participated in the burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ who died for my sins. I was baptized in the … Continue reading My 3rd Spirthday – Mountains & Valleys

Surviving the First Trimester

Luckily for me, the first trimester wasn't too difficult. It started off with aversions to certain foods like oatmeal, milk, and fish. Then it went to strange cravings like bean and cheese burritos and limes. For the longest, I didn't FEEL pregnant. I knew from the ultrasounds and my never-ending need to sleep that a … Continue reading Surviving the First Trimester

Myths About Adopting a Rescue Pet

Choosing to #adoptnotshop is one of the best decisions I could have ever made. My rescue pup, Smokey, has given more love than I could imagine. It's almost as if he understands he was given a second chance at love. So many animals are lost, abandoned or surrendered everyday from not fault of their own. … Continue reading Myths About Adopting a Rescue Pet

2017 Halloween events not to miss

How-O-Ween Dog Costume Contest at Downtown Summerlin Head to Downtown Summerlin and dress you pup to impress for the annual Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Contest. As part of Treat Street, this contest offers pups and their parents to show off their good looks. All proceeds from the event benefit The Animal Foundation. Registration is $20 for … Continue reading 2017 Halloween events not to miss

10 Things to Do To Prepare for Baby

Finding out I was pregnant was an instant whirlwind. I have plenty of nieces and nephews but still felt completely overwhelmed. Here are 10 things I started with right away to prepare for my mini-me. 1. Budget. If you haven't already started budgeting or your pregnancy is a surprise, start now. My husband and I … Continue reading 10 Things to Do To Prepare for Baby