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
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
What Would You Do With a Billion Dollars?
As of this weekend, there are still no Powerball winners, which means that one of the most talked about jackpots in history has grown to an estimated $1.3 Billion. That means there's currently a 1 in . . . Read the Post
Our Family Vacation to Punta Cana, in Pictures
Over the holiday break we went on a trip with my mom's side of the family to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. There was plenty of nostalgia wrapped up in this trip for us because my Bubby and . . . Read the Post
Happy Holidays!
Merry Christmas to everyone who celebrates! I hope you all have a wonderful holiday enjoying with your family and friends. We're spending tonight with new North Carolina friends having Chinese food (a . . . Read the Post
How to Survive a Holiday Family Photo Shoot {+ Our Trip to the Christmas Tree Farm}
Last weekend our little family headed to our first ever Christmas tree farm for a few family photos. The idea: something truly festive and North Carolina-ish. Yeah, yeah, I know Christmas tree farms . . . Read the Post
Holiday Gifting: Pajama Party
This post is sponsored by Sears. I’ve teamed up with SearsStyle to help you shop the best trends throughout the holiday season, and I’m super excited about this one. Here’s a holiday gift that’s . . . Read the Post
Moon & Lola Private Holiday Party
Last night I attended the most adorable private party at Moon & Lola, a new-to-me boutique in Downtown Raleigh. Sheila of That Girl Studio treated a few creative ladies and bloggers to the little . . . Read the Post
Planning a Thanksgiving Menu: 25 Amazing Recipes
Guess what? I have scoured the internet and my own personal collection of favorites for the best of the best Thanksgiving recipes to plan your holiday menu. And you can find 25+ NEW Thanksgiving Menu . . . Read the Post
Dining Room Tour: Winter Wonderland
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BIGSeason #BigLots #CollectiveBias Although I'm a bit early to the party, now that we're . . . Read the Post
Guide to the North Carolina State Fair (with Kids)
I've seen fairs. I love fairs. But nothing is as outrageously humongous and fried-food packed as the North Carolina State Fair in Raleigh, North Carolina. The N.C. State Fair is chock full of classic . . . Read the Post






























