building a better you

Knixwear: The true definition of lady problems

November 18, 2013

Warning: Male readers, I suggest you just stop now. There really is no point to keep reading. I don’t care but you will probably say “NOPE” at some point in here so I am giving you fair warning. Choose your own adventure instead and choose an old post from the following: How Cool Playgrounds Used […]

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Happy 8th Anniversary via Home Decor

November 12, 2013

We ushered in year 8 with a newborn and came out with a toddler. We got promotions and one got a new job. We survived life with a 3 year old and happily traded that in for a more independent prekindergartener. We put our house on the market and sold in less than 2 weeks […]

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You Asked, I’m Answerin

September 18, 2013

In my PicPack giveaway, I required the person entering to leave a comment asking me any question. I kind of get tired of the same type of contest comments that say the same things. I figured we should have fun…and y’all made it fun! 26 random ass questions from the easy to the personal to […]

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Things I Love – Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soap

September 4, 2013

Remember back when I had my Netflix documentary binge? Well I did step outside food and found some other gems. One I found was the story of Dr. Bronner and his magical soap. I had not been privy to such soap but immediately upon hearing of its magic from the delightful hippies in the film, […]

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Thoughts on Hard Work and Being Sexy

August 15, 2013

This video of Ashton Kutcher at the Teen Choice awards has been making the rounds. You may have seen it but if not, here ya go: First off, ::standing ovation:: I usually watch videos like this, share them on Facebook via a button and move on. But this one? I needed to go bigger. So […]

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I’m a Millennial? How Bout Some Fisticuffs?

August 2, 2013

<rant>Hi. My name is Brandy and I am a”Millennial” or Gen Yer. Recently Time did their ever so rabble rousing issue about the ME ME ME generation. There is one for every generation. Time is in the business of selling magazines and creating buzz..round of applause because they did. But while this stirred it up for me, […]

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Get Ya Sexy On

June 28, 2013

Hey look! I still write for Liberating Working Moms! I just have been a little busy actually working lately . This week I decided to help out with a popular search term we get over there for “working moms need sex”. Can’t say it would ever cross my mind to google such a thing {I […]

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Things I Love – Victoria’s Secret Self-Tanning Tinted Lotion

June 11, 2013

First thing’s first. I have a pale complexion Not fair but not olive. Just kinda ‘meh. I freckle {daywalker?} in the face and usually burn quicker than the husband. All that said, I like the way my skin looks with some color. But I also hate cancer. So tan in a can for me. Some of […]

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The Mental Health of Motherhood

May 15, 2013

Last week I was able to attend the Listen To Your Mother show for Raleigh/Durham put on by my good friend Keanne. It was beautiful and hearing all the women’s stories was so special. They were funny, caring, sarcastic and REAL. Motherhood isn’t all newborn snuggles and bake sales. It’s gritty and puts you up […]

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How I Survive Evenings

May 6, 2013

I have been writing for Liberating Working Moms along with some talented ladies for over a year now. I love it because we are all from different scenarios and can shine light on a variety of issues. But with that said, sometimes I feel like I have talked about it all. Money, working out, recipes, […]