B. Inspired – I am grateful

This thanksgiving take a moment to pause, breathe and reflect on all that you have in your life. Family, friends, spouses, co-workers and those that are there in the moments when you need it the most. While the holiday season is here and we anxiously make the lists of luxury items we could easily live…

B. Styled – Give Thanks With Style

Okay, so we are literally 2 weeks (and one day) away from Thanksgiving! Oh, how time flies during this back to back holiday season. If you are like me, you’re probably scouring the web, Instagram and Pinterest for décor ideas, recipes and anything to make your life simpler but more fabulous at the same time….

Friday Feature: Homegrown Taste & Culture

No matter who you are, what culture, race or group you represent, chances are food is a vital part of your everyday routine and often, even part of your cultural identity. I’m a big fan of cooking and baking from scratch. Growing up in the midwest, my mother prepared all of our meals, packed our lunches…

Love & Style

Love is in the air! We have entered the fabulous month of February and the frosty air is making everyone dream of Spring. Being the holiday fanatic I am,  I’ve  been pinning lots of  great Valentine’s Day party and gift ideas. See here. And just to keep you motivated, take a look at my Full…

At the Fair!

As the season comes to the end with the final summer holiday of Labor Day, we welcome a renewing of seasons. The Autumn season has finally arrived and I am truly looking forward to this transition. This past weekend, I attended a nostalgic event that brought back so many joyous memories: the State Fair. The North…

It’s Summer Time!

Dear Readers– It’s been so long! This is possibly the longest break I have taken from the blog. But, all is well. I am settling into a new phase and journey of life and it’s the greatest gift. As a new wife and step-mom, I am finding my groove and discovering new things about myself…

In Full Bloom!

Well, it has been quite a ride as we made our way through the New Year, abnormally cold weather, school closings and all sorts of twists and turns! As the weather starts to warm up (fingers crossed) and the plants ever so slightly start to bloom, we should take this time to jump start ourselves….

Let’s Start Together

Happy New Year! Everything is brand new again. I simply love the feeling of a fresh start and a chance to do everything better. If you are like most people, you’ve made a list of goals or resolutions to fulfill by year’s end. And if you have lived long enough, you probably realize that all…

The Gift of Christmas

Joy to the world! It’s the most wonderful time of the year (in my humble opinion). After a hectic and accomplished year, the holiday season is in full swing. For many people this serves as time to disconnect from the daily grind, spend time with family and friends and my personal favorite – giving! Giving…

It’s a Winter Wonderland!

Winter is almost here! And for some of you, the frosty winter chill has already set in the air.  Now is the time for cozy coats, fluffy scarves, colorful mittens and fabulous boots. Soon the trees will bear no leaves and sparkling white snow will cover everything. Hearty recipes and hot beverages will become the…

Sweet November

The Fall season has officially set in. We’ve gained an hour in time, the leaves are at their peak color and we are anticipating all of the hustle and bustle that the holiday season will bring. November is basically the last month to sort out any goals or deadlines that you may want to complete…

My Very Fun Tween Halloween!

This post is dedicated to my future and very lovely stepdaughters, Mikayla and Maya. A couple of weeks ago, I threw a Halloween party sleepover for the girls and two of their friends. It was so much fun detailing everything from the handmade invites, decor and snack list  to the prizes and the movies to…