Right now, I’m out on medical leave and part of me wishes I could be back at work. But now, part of me wishes I could be relaxing and recouping on a beach somewhere far away from the confines of East Tennessee. I have one more week before I return to work, and one week would be all I need to enjoy some exotic, far away beach. One week… one beach… Here are just a few of the beach destinations currently on my bucket list… 1. Fiji Check out the Likuliku Lagoon Resort on Malolo Island 2. Maldives I love […]
Celebrating Fathers Everywhere
Those of us lucky enough to have a father in our lives are blessed, and with Father’s Day on Sunday, June 21st, it’s time to celebrate fathers everywhere! My father doesn’s ask for much, but I love to bake him a special cake and show him how much I love and appreciate him by making him something from the heart! For instance, check out this cute, and easy-to-make Father’s Day cake (We Like to Learn as We Go) and this DIY Scrabble picture frame (Folksy). And if you’re need ideas for quick and easy gifts, or DIY gift ideas, Lil […]
I'm Back: My Post-Op Story
So it’s been over a month since my last post, and I guess you could say I’ve been busy. After posting about the “7 Adventures on my Bucket List”, I began to prepare myself for a “major” personal adventure. On Friday, June 12th, I had a total hysterectomy. I’m out of work for a couple of weeks to recover, but for a workaholic like myself, I have a feeling that these two weeks are going to pass by at a snail’s pace. A total hysterectomy, you ask? Why yes, a total hysterectomy. And here’s where it gets personal, probably a […]
7 Adventures On My Bucket List
One of the things that I wish I could do more of in my life is travel. I look at Instagram and see all of the adventures that people take and get a bit envious. I have those thoughts of “I wish I could of” or “if only I could”, and I scour Pinterest or travel sites for adventures and beautiful locales to add to my bucket list. Basically the world is on my bucket list, but here are my top seven adventures currently on my bucket list. 1. Go on an African Safari (Travel & Leisure, Homedit, 99 Travel Tips) 2. […]
Mother's Day Gift Guide
Next Sunday is Mother’s Day. Everyone has a mother. Some people are blessed with two, or more. And no matter your age, you will always need your mother. I saw this quote about mothers on PopSugar and I thought it was a beautiful quote, not only for Mother’s Day but for every day. But since this blog post is about Mother’s Day, I find it all the more fitting for the occasion. Now to the gift guides! I chose to pull my gift ideas from Macy’s and Nordstrom, and I’ve arranged them by price, starting with the least expensive. 1. Bella […]