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Y’all…it’s my WordPress Blogiversary!

Another year of oversharing my Carolina Mom Life — the messes, the mom fails, the laughs, and all the “Did I really just say that out loud? moments. 🤦🏻‍♀️💭 I started this blog with caffeine in one hand ☕️, a toddler on the other hip, and absolutely no idea what I was doing (still don’t,… Continue reading Y’all…it’s my WordPress Blogiversary!

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Walk and Talk

I walk almost every day for 30 minutes, and sometimes even longer. It feels great, and I often feel like I’ve lost a few pounds, even if the scale doesn’t reflect that. 🙄😂 Recently, I started taking my 7-year-old daughter with me for our walks. Just yesterday, my 10-year-old son joined us for our routine.… Continue reading Walk and Talk

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Fun and Exhausting

Oh, it feels like it has been a decade since I last typed a word on my blog. Honestly, I can't tell if I was really busy or just lazy! Anyway, I'm back! As for what I'm going to write about now, I’m not entirely sure, but I need to get the ball rolling. Yesterday… Continue reading Fun and Exhausting

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Monday Motivation – May 12, 2025

Random photos from random places I pop into. Check my recent Monday Motivations’ posts for more random photos. You are not a machine. You are a soul who needs music, connection, sunset, laughter, and small pockets of joy. Prioritize them like your life depends on it; because it does.

Lifestyle, love, memories, Parenting

A Mom to Be Proud Of!

Me and my son at the hospital - 2015 When we say "Happy Mother's Day," our thoughts often gravitate toward biological mothers—at least, that's the perspective I find myself leaning towards. However, there are many remarkable moms who never gave birth to the children they nurture and love, yet their bonds are just as deep… Continue reading A Mom to Be Proud Of!

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Henna Tattoos, Marks, and Cultural Identity

Last weekend, I taught my daughter how to create a spa experience at home. She enjoyed a lavender bath, and we focused on skincare while discussing the importance of self-care for women. I emphasized that taking care of our bodies is essential. I also introduced her to my henna tattoo culture. Although she didn't like… Continue reading Henna Tattoos, Marks, and Cultural Identity