*The links in this post contain affiliate links and I will receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking on my link. “Every love story is beautiful, but ours in my favorite!” Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! I consider myself a romantic, which means (1) I love a good love story, (2) I love a sweet heart-warming rom-com, and (3) I love to surprise my love with a special dinner complete with a few romantic touches. Target has everything I need to get ready for Valentine’s Day with my love, Michael. Not only can you […]
Dinner Party: The Women of T.G.I.T.
Are you a fan of Grey’s Anatomy, Scandal, and How to Get Away With Murder? If so, then you’ll love this month’s fantasy dinner party! Give it up for the ladies of T.G.I.T., as brought to you by the masterful show runner, Shonda Rhimes. So grab your wine cardigan, your favorite bottle of red wine, and kick off your heels. Welcome to dinner, ladies — Viola Davis, Kerry Washington, Ellen Pompeo, and Shonda Rhimes. First came Grey’s Anatomy, which aired mid-season in 2005, and introduced us to the lovable Meredith Grey, played by Ellen Pompeo. Then in 2011, Kerry Washington entered […]
11 Things to Do on Sunday to Rock the Week Ahead
Ever have a case of the Mondays on Sunday afternoon? There are days during the week when I feel so unorganized, but when I sit down on Sunday mornings and plan my week ahead, I feel pretty awesome! A lot of us spend our Saturdays going to the mall, shopping, hanging out with friends, working, or attending various events. We stay up late on Friday and Saturday nights, eating late dinners, going to clubs, going to the movies, or just staying up late to catch the latest episode of Saturday Night Live. But Sundays are for relaxing, am I right? On Sundays, […]
Kidz-Safe First Aid Kit Review + Coupon
Today’s blog post is a slight departure from my normal fashion, beauty, or lifestyle post. I have partnered with KidzStuff® for this post to review their 94-piece Kidz-Safe First Aid Kit. Everyone of us have been to our fair share of baby showers, where mothers-to-be open gifts for the baby from onsies, blankets, and pacifiers to diapers, diaper genies, and strollers. But in all the baby showers I’ve been to, I’ve never seen anyone gift the new parents a first aid kit. As a Medical Assistant, I appreciate the value of a good first aid kit. And even though I don’t have children, I […]
“I Have a Dream…”: Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr. had a dream… A dream of peace, freedom, and hope. Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and many people around the United States have honored the legacy of this man. I am reminded of the Oscar-nominated movie, Selma, about the march from Selma, Ala., to Montgomery, Ala., in 1965, to secure equal voting rights, Martin Luther King Jr.’s words ring true as much today as they did in 1965. {Images borrowed from 1 // 2 } You can read Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I have a dream” speech HERE. Yours Truly, Vanessa