Compromise. It’s like the bedrock of a relationship and a subset of the big one – Communication. I came across this video on Facebook a while back and it made me pause and reflect. Listen to Ms Eartha Kitt and her wisdom. Now, sometimes her words can’t be comprehended becauseRead More →
Being a divorced mama means outings are different now, but they are just as (if not more) fun. Now I’ll admit, I’m not the biggest fan of the beach, but if it brings happiness to the kids I’m all for it. And the weather was PERFECT, so that was aRead More →
Oy, this piece hit home – big time. I’ll reference Debbie Hampton’s post a little later, but for now, let’s set the scene with some context or background. I’ve never really been a very open person, both with my feelings, thoughts or overall life. So when I married in myRead More →
I’m going to TRY to keep this short and sweet…. I started my first online business, by myself, from the ground up in 2016. From 2017 through 2018 – divorce process. In 2018, I added another business to my brand. I’m not ashamed to say that MULTIPLE times during thoseRead More →
Y’all. I usually don’t drop recipes on the internet. My Unfiltered blog is used mostly for all things emotions. It’s not usually a place where I’ll be sharing my favorite recipes and crafts. But, this drink…it was beyond delicious. Like multiple Solo cups worth. It was debuted this Thanksgiving andRead More →
There are probably three times a year when my planning (as far as grocery shopping) goes into overdrive. Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas – and this year, Thanksgiving gets a notebook. Usually a phone list will do, but not this time. So I’m kinda into the details and the grocery listRead More →
It was 5 years ago, but I remember it so vividly. I was in the kitchen, at the table in Brentwood, Tennessee. It was dinner time, but my appetite was non-existent. Matter of fact, I felt nauseated. I took my two daughters upstairs and let them play with their toys,Read More →
Time to get #unfiltered. Y’all. Yesterday was kind of a rough day. So. Many. Emotions. But when I’m able to recognize the source or cause of the emotions, I can usually get a handle on them. Here’s the thing. This life transition from being married to being single doesn’t haveRead More →
Hey, it’s time for a pulse check! Are you thriving or surviving? I know, it’s time to be honest with yourself. So answer the question. How can you tell? Well, if you are thriving… You are feeling and seeing a constant trend of growth in your life. You’re accomplishing thingsRead More →
So this has an actual name? I just called it being “over it” and “done”. My youngest had just had enough yesterday. She could barely hold it together to leave the school. When these moments happen (which usually in my kids occur during a transition) – in this case startingRead More →