It’s that time of year where it’s so hot clothing should be optional, or we should all just walk around in our swimsuits. Swimsuit shopping can be fun or it can be a real bitch. I personally love shopping for them but hate trying them on. Now a days finding an affordable but cute swimsuit is like finding a needle in a haystack. Which is why I thought I’d share some of my finds with you. Keep in mind, I’m a 28 year old mom. A mom who still likes to keep it fun and sexy.
If there’s one thing I’ve learned to love since becoming a mom it’s all things high waisted. When it comes to swimsuits it’s no different, you won’t catch me in a two piece unless it’s high waisted. Being thick and still feeling confident took some hard mental work, so why hide it. When shopping for a swimsuit I always check the two piece, high waisted section first then casually move onto the hot one pieces. So let’s do that here too.
Learning To Love Yourself Again
Do you struggle with self worth? Are you constantly comparing yourself to the people around you? There were days when I used to struggle with not feeling good enough for the people around me. I truly thought I wouldn’t ever feel happiness within myself again, but I was wrong.
It took me a long time to realize that I was my biggest critic and my own worst enemy. Working on self love isn’t easy, it’s something I truly believe will never be perfected but it’s worth the work. I still work on my self love, and self worth daily and I’m here to tell you how I do it. I hope these tips can help you see that you deserve all the good in the world, and you learn how to love yourself.
Read moreTo The Old Me…
Have you ever been in a rut about yourself for a really long time? When you’re finally out of it and thinking clear you feel stunned? We’re going to be vulgar for a hot minute and say girl, what the fuck were you thinking? I can say that now because my mind is on track to a better place about myself and has been for a while now.
If you follow me on Instagram you’d see one of my last posts started like this “Growing up I used to wonder what all the mean girls and douchebag guys would call me if I wasn’t “fat” anymore”. And I did. I always used to wonder what they would possibly call me if I lost a shit ton of weight. Since I can remember being called fat was the only mean thing I ever heard. Being the chubby girl, the chubby friend always made me feel like that was the reason I wasn’t good enough. It was my downfall.
15 At Home Date Night Ideas
We’ve all been stuck home practicing social distancing far too long, and at this point I think we’ve all gone a little bat shit crazy! So if you’re still stuck home, or just prefer to be in here’s a list of at home date night ideas you can do with your person. I Hope these ideas help bring some light and laughter into your homes!
Let me know in the comments below which was your favorite to try.
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From Ms to Mrs.
Getting engaged is something so special, and something every girl dreams about, so I’m going to share my story with you. I don’t think you’ll need tissues, or if you’re a super sap you might I’m not sure, but what I am sure of is, it’s super cute!
The Beginning
Barrett, for those of you who don’t know is my fiance, we met in high school. He was a grade above me, had that flippy Justin Beiber haircut and played baseball. I was a sophomore, he was a junior when we went on our first date. We went to the Harbor Mall Movie Theater, and watched The Ringer. (He remembers every detail down to what I was wearing.) The kicker here is, I never talked to him again after date. Whoops! But cut me some slack, I was a kid.
Pizza Is Life
If I could only choose one food to eat for the rest of my life, you bet your ass I’ll always choose pizza!
Now If you can’t tell by the photo above, we take Pizza Night very seriously in our house. From making our own dough, watching it rise, prepping a shit load of toppings ( let’s keep in mind here, I only eat chourico or cheese pizza ) to cooking it to the crispy edge but doughy center perfection, it really is our favorite thing to do.
Read moreMy Hair BFFs
Nothing beats looking in the mirror and being able to say “Yasss Bitch” to the good hair day you’re having! A good hair day is key, it sets your mood for the whole day to come. So let’s talk about my two favorite hair tools that help me achieve that “Yasss Bitch” look.
An Open Letter…
We can all relate when it comes to people in our past, they’re there for a reason right? But, how did it get to that point? Why did it get to that point? Was there closure? Was it a mutual decision, or did one person manipulate the other person into it? Sometimes we just need to get things off our chest and this is how I feel I can. If you’re feeling that heavy weight on your chest I hope this helps you get it off.
I can only speak for myself and my own situation with what I’ve been through. Thinking long and hard about things I could’ve possibly done or said to have it turn out differently. Eventually I keep coming back to the same answer – It’s not me, IT’S THEM!
So, this… This is an open letter to that person who I once considered a best friend. To the person who hurt me and left me flat on my face for no good reason. And if you’re reading this, this is to you!
Read moreThe girl behind the blog…
I thought about making you guys wait a bit to really get to know me, but then I’d really only be talking to myself and that’s no fun! So let’s start with a little Q&A for an ice breaker. Ready? Go!
Q&A
Q: Is your real name Jewels Brooke?
A: My first name is Jewels, Brooke is actually my middle name.
How it all started…
The idea of creating and growing a blog has been on my “To Do List” for years. I’m not sure if it was a lack of confidence or fear, but we’re throwing those feelings out and hitting the ground running. Sharing all the things I love and am passionate about has always been what I’ve wanted to do. So why not start now?
Buckle up and get ready for a wild ride. I can’t promise you’ll love everything you read since we’re all different. But I can promise I’ll always do my best to make you smile, say “What in the actual fuck” and be real as hell with you!
XO