When You Know Better, Do Better
“May you live in interesting times”, says the curse. Well, maybe interesting times are a curse wrapped in a blessing, because 2020 is certainly the most “interesting” year of my life thus far…and it’s created some uncomfortable, but much needed, growth. After the death of my mom in Jan 2019, I truly thought 2020 would be “my year” – a year of positive change, of success, of movement…and it is all those things and more, but in different ways I never could have conceived. The pandemic has…
Five Tips For Working From Home During Coronavirus
Chances are really high you’ve been mandated to remain inside while we wait out the Coronavirus – welcome to the weird new world of working from home! Although you’re about to find out that most of those meetings really could have been handled in an email, working from home has its own pitfalls and its all too easy to fall into them. I’ve been working from home for a few years now, so I wanted to share a few tips that have helped me maintain my productivity and my sanity. 1. Change Your Clothes…
I’ll Have A Blue Christmas Without You
I have a blue Christmas without you I’ll be so blue just thinking about you Decorations of red, on a green Christmas tree Won’t be the same dear, if you’re not here with me… I can’t believe my mom isn’t here this Christmas. The last time I…
The Cozy-Chic Coats I’m Obsessing Over This Year
Living in an area that’s cold more often than it’s warm, it’s important to have options when it comes to outerwear. Since I’ve taken over both coat closets, I might have too many options (if that’s even possible), but every year I still find…
Re-Thinking My Wedding Dress, Nine Years Later
Time is a funny thing; I simultaneously feel old (thanks bad knees) and young (thanks un-lined skin). I got married almost nine years ago…a lifetime and a minute all at one. It’s hard not to think about how so much has changed in that time…
You’re Invited To Our Fat Babes of Jersey City Event!
Did you have fat friends as a kid/teen? I didn’t, but I’m definitely making up for it now! Want to build your community and make some plus size friends? Then come to our body positive happy hour in Jersey City at Pet Shop on Thursday, September…
20 Years of Target Designer Collabs & You Can Shop Them Again!
Growing up in New Jersey, the land of diners & malls, shopping was always a big part of my socialization. Black Friday was an annual tradition with the women in my family, and my best friend and I could count on more than one visit a month…
When Mother’s Day Hurts
I’m still here. I thought dealing with a sick parent was the hardest emotional blow, but losing a parent…it’s a whole new experience. It’s only been about four months since my mom died, but it simultaneously feels like it just happened and…
The Breast Whisperer
No, that’s not my new nickname, although I can totally see why you’d think that with all my bra posts… I’ve written multiple times about how life-changing it was when I was properly fit for a bra. I know it sometimes can seem like hyperbole…
Euro Trip Part Two – In Bruges
So before we went on our trip, I, of course, did a little research. Meaning, I posted in the Girls Love Travel facebook group to see what recommendations people had for Brussels. And the main recommendation was, don’t go to Brussels, go to…