All The Glow Up Vibes

🌸 Fitness Friday: Preparing for Week One — We’re Building a Starting Line March 2 is almost here. And before we begin the first official week of the Glow Up Vibery Fitness Plan, I want to gently reset expectations. Week One is not about progress. Week One is about consistency. Not improvement. Not transformation. Not proving anything. Just showing up. 🌿 What We’re Actually Doing in Week One This first week is about gathering information — without judgment. I’ll be doing eve

A Glow Up Reflection If there’s one thing I know about myself, it’s this: When I get a good idea… I jump. I don’t dip a toe in. I don’t test the temperature. I don’t check how deep the water is. I see the vision, feel the excitement, and I’m already mid-air. And honestly? That’s not always a bad thing. That part of me is creative, passionate, and brave. It’s the part that starts. But sometimes—especially when I’m building something meant to truly support others—it means I mov

Let’s clear something up right now: There is no “wrong” starting point in fitness. Your starting point is simply where your body is today—and being honest about that is not weakness. It’s wisdom. For some people, starting where you are means lacing up your shoes and running a mile… or ten. If that’s you, that’s incredible. That means your body has adapted to movement in a way that supports endurance and strength, and that deserves recognition. For others, starting where you a

I have to admit, I never really thought much about home fragrances until I stumbled upon something that completely changed my perspective: wax melts. You know, those little cubes of scented wax that you pop into a warmer and let fill your space with the most amazing aromas? Yeah, those. At first, I was skeptical. I mean, how could something so simple really make a difference in the vibe of my home? But after giving them a try, I found myself hooked, and honestly, I think they

Shortly after we lost my mother, I realized that my dad, as amazing as he is, would need extra help—especially with my nieces. You see, my parents have been active guardians of my nieces for just over five years. They’ve been trying to balance the joy of being grandparents with the responsibilities of being parents. I always secretly felt bad for them. Even though I knew they were more than happy to have my nieces full-time, it felt like it robbed them of the joy that comes w

June 6th 2025 was the WORST day of my life, the day one of my two biggest fears became a reality... The day I lost my Mother. It's been...

05/16/2025 It’s not REALLY the 16th, I’m a couple of days late. And I will probably be just that for a little while as I get used to...

We back and we better! It’s been a hot lil minute, okay more like a year, since I’ve actually written anything let alone posted anything....

Stop! It's Evolution Time!! Well, Well, WELL.... Little Miss Can't Keep Her Projects Straight has gone and switched up the entire game...

Ayeeeee Yall!!! Just a heads up that I’m coming back and I’m ready to bring the original Squad with me and add new members to the Glow Up...

Book 14 - Hunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton - Finished 06/12/2024 This entire book was captivating from the word go as we venture through...

Have you ever felt so crappy you swore this was “it”. Laid in bed crying because you had a feeling or fear so overwhelming and yet you...

I’ve talked about the most damaging volcano to the people around me, the one that causes the most damage to me internally (and sets off...

This volcano is less dangerous to others than the anger volcano, but far more damaging to me. This is the volcano that typically stays at...

Okay now that we took a break to talk about the intrusive conversations I have with myself when it comes to food and my beginning journey...

I went into this book thinking that the “other side of the story” would make me question who was guilty and who wasn’t. However that was...

Happy Mother’s Day to all the mother’s out there, no matter the capacity. Remember to take a moment to not only thank your own Mother for...

I know I said we'd cover volcanoes more in depth, and we will, but this week I wanted to take a break before we get into the more scary...

' Everybody has a Volcano, some spew spiteful lava, some overfill with people pleasing, some leak small tears until the pressure is too...

Doesn’t mean you have to be miserable. Everybody who’s known me for more than a couple years knows this is my life motto. This was my...