And we're off! Bright and early Tuesday morning, we're headed to my parents' house in Maine for our Summer 2017 vacation, and I am so looking forward to it. I've missed my family like crazy, and . . . Read the Post
Pop-Up Flower Flashes: New York City’s Flower Bandit
It's no secret that I'm crazy for fresh flowers, so when I saw that New York City had it's very own flower bandit, I was beyond intrigued. Lewis Miller has been dubbed New York City’s flower . . . Read the Post
Celebrating 2 Years on this Residency Journey
I was asked to participate in the #JaredTimelessMoments campaign, sponsored by Jared The Galleria Of Jewelry. Although I have been compensated, all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own. Thank you so . . . Read the Post
Book Club: The Royal We
It's that time again! Checking in with the latest book club, and you are going to love this book. I sort of stumbled across today's book hunting on Amazon for something to read, and though the premise . . . Read the Post
Book Club: The Hating Game by Sally Thorne
One of my goals in the new year, and one that has been in the works for the past few months - starting with hosting book club* at my house here in our new town every other month - has been to read . . . Read the Post
What Songs Have Defined Your Life?
Sometimes when Scarlett is singing the Hot Dog song from Mickey Mouse Clubhouse at the top of her lungs for the twenty-third time, and I've had my nose in my Gmail inbox so long I start to dream in . . . Read the Post
The Easiest Way to Grocery Shop
This year I discovered something magical: online grocery shopping. I don't know about you, but this was pretty life-altering for me. Sometimes I joke that "busy" is my middle name. Between running a . . . Read the Post
What’s On Your Fall Bucket List? (Here’s Mine)
And just like that, today marks the first day of fall. It's the season of apple cider, pumpkin patches, hayrides, and cozying up by the fire, and I couldn't be more excited. So I'm pulling out my . . . Read the Post
Press Record: The New Fall 2016 Shows to Watch
It's no secret that I like TV. I like it a lot. (Here's my list of must binge-watch shows, you know, just in case.) In truth, I only half-watch TV between hammering away at blog posts and long overdue . . . Read the Post
Happy Birthday To Me!
It's my birthday and I'll eat ice cream if I want to. Seriously, I'm thinking about going on an ice cream tour of our town today in honor of my big day. I mean, I did take a yoga class yesterday; the . . . Read the Post
End-of-Summer Bucket List
This post was sponsored by thinkThin®. Thank you so much for supporting the sponsors that make Glitter, Inc. possible! As summer is winding down, I've been trying to focus on a few fun summer . . . Read the Post
We’re Headed to Maine on a Family Vacation
I am SO excited because today we're flying to Boston and then to Maine to spend time with family! It's crazy how much you miss family once you've moved to a new state. Unfortunately, hubby has to stay . . . Read the Post
Life Lately: An Update On Our 2nd Big Move in a Year
In case you haven't seen the news here on the blog (We sold our Raleigh house in ONE weekend! Here's how.). And although we found the perfect house in Durham, we're not closing until next week, so for . . . Read the Post
12 Must-Read Books for 2016: Summer Reading
I've challenged myself to dive back into reading this summer. The beauty of a personal challenge is that if I fail miserably and find myself reading the same Ladybug Girl Says Goodnight book over and . . . Read the Post
Are You Ready for a New Career Path? 10 Tips for Success
Whether it's a first time job just out of graduation, or a major career change, there's so much to navigate when it comes to finding the career of your dreams. I remember when I graduated college, and . . . Read the Post
10 Unique Father’s Day Gift Ideas He’ll Love
Mark your calendars: Father’s Day is June 19th, and it's time to start planning. Let's face it: Dads are tough to shop for. Once you've exhausted the traditional Dad gift list - you know: wallet, . . . Read the Post
The Best Shows on Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime to Binge Right Now (This List is HUGE!)
Looking for a new show to watch while at home? This list of the best shows on Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime to binge right now is HUGE! I don't know how to just watch shows on Netflix, Hulu, and . . . Read the Post
Back in the Swing of Things (Sort of!)
We're in North Carolina now after a quick visit home to Miami (trip recap coming soon!) and back in the swing of things (sort of!), because we're actually launching into one crazy week. I promise to . . . Read the Post
Parenting Must-Have: Dyson V6 Absolute Cord-Free Vacuum
I'm not sure I could sound any more adult than I'm about to; but here goes: I'm in love with my Dyson V6 Absolute Cord-Free Vacuum. As a mom to one very active toddler, I can't think of a better . . . Read the Post
7 Tips for Packing and Traveling with a Toddler
Spring break travel season is here, and I'm sharing our tried and true packing and travel tips, all with little ones in mind. Because let me tell you, traveling with a toddler is a whole new ballgame, . . . Read the Post
12 Inexpensive Valentine’s Day Date Night Ideas (From the Comfort of Your Sofa)
A few years back, hubby and I started the Valentine's Day tradition of ... drumroll ... staying at home. Of course now, with an 18-month-old, it's easier to keep our Valentine's Day date night low . . . Read the Post
On Being Camera-Shy (and an Adorable Way to Remedy It)
How many of you hate being in pictures? It's okay to admit it! I've always been pretty camera shy, shirking out of photos, wedging myself in the back of obligatory group photos, offering to take the . . . Read the Post
10 Awesome FREE At-Home Online Workouts
Focus on fitness and health from the comfort of your living room with these 10 Awesome FREE At-Home Online Workouts! If you follow me on Snapchat (username → glitterinclexi), you may have . . . Read the Post
Drake on Cake
If you're looking for some giggles, meet Drake on Cake. The ever-talented Joy the Baker started the Instagram account, Drake on Cake, dedicated to Drake song lyrics ... on top of cakes (and cupcakes . . . Read the Post
