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Eight years ago I was a jet-setting design associate for one of Miami’s most prestigious interior design firms. I thought I had life all figured out. I knew who I was, and where I was going. My life was right on track, (or so I thought). But life has a funny way of reminding you that regardless of how much time you spend planning everything out, sooner or later, it will throw a curveball at you.     Sometimes these unexpected surprises can be small, while others are life-cha ... READ MORE

It’s no secret that we are often our own worst critic, and never have these words rang truer than in Dove’s latest ad campaign. In a three minute video, Dove shows how women tend to hone in on the negatives about their appearance by having an FBI trained forensic sketch artist, Gil Zamora, draw a woman as she describes herself. Then, draws her as a total stranger describes her. Needless to say, the differences are drastic and almost heartbreaking.       I realize t ... READ MORE

It is said that wisdom comes with age, though when you’re a teenager, you think you have life all figured out. It seems as though the moment we enter our pre-teens we hit a know-it-all button that makes us incapable of following any advice given by an authority figure. As my daughter gets older and inches towards the tween stage, I can’t help but reflect back on that awkwardness of being 13. You know, that time when life was riddled with fears and insecurities.   Was I pretty enou ... READ MORE

The start of a new season brings an urge to freshen up and clean, but while most concentrate on uncluttering closets and dusting furniture, only few use this welcoming as an opportunity for personal growth. Perhaps you should approach this year’s spring cleaning as a chance to not only clear your home, but your mind as well. Breathe In the Fresh Air Much like our homes, after a long winter we could use a good airing out. Opening the windows and doors can bring in a fresh new breeze to your ... READ MORE

I think most people have a fear of something. Fear of flying. Fear of spiders. Fear of new situations. It’s extremely rare to meet someone who doesn’t have an anxiety about something. While some fears may be necessary for us, others can consume our day to day lives and can affect our homes, our health, even our jobs. These fears form boundaries around us and keep us from living the life we were meant to live.         The truth is, unless we have a medic ... READ MORE

Relationships are hard. Finding the right balance in a relationship is even harder. Whether it’s a marriage, or a courtship, or even just a friendship – there is always a give and take that is needed to equal the balance of power between two people. To have a successful relationship (or friendship) there needs to be some compromising. But is it ever okay to be just a little selfish?     My answer is, “Yes."   It’s great that we want to make the other per ... READ MORE

A few days ago I was watching a news segment where a highly-respected doctor was discussing how he believed its wrong for our children to have a fascination with fairytales and princesses. His theory is that these fantasies reduce their ambition and puts too much emphasis on personal beauty, and might be ruining them instead of empowering them.     Now, I may not have a doctorate’s degree but, I happen to believe the exact opposite. These fantasy stories do empower children. ... READ MORE

Let me ask you something – when was the last time you disconnected from the online world? It’s so hard to nowadays with social media becoming a daily part of our lives. We check our Facebook every time we get bored. We go on twitter when we feel like we have something to get off our chest. We go on Instagram when we have a picture to share. It’s a vicious cycle that we’re constantly engaging in and it’s one vice that I struggle with on a daily basis. I don’t know when to disconnect! ... READ MORE

Photo Courtesy: © Pilarin | Stock Free Images   I’ve always been a Type A personality - with a Taurus edge to boot, so rolling with the punches has never been my strong suit. I’m one of those people that likes to cross my T’s and dot my I’s when it comes to just about everything, but as I’ve gotten older I come to realize that being a total control freak isn’t as beneficial as I would like it to be.   Yes, there are times when creating to-do lists and plann ... READ MORE

  When I was pregnant I remember being asked if I wanted a boy or girl - and I would always say I would be happy with either one, but secretly always wishing for a girl. I imagined myself having tea parties and dancing around in tutus with her. So when the doctor finally confirmed in 2005 that I was having a girl, I was over the moon.     After the announcement, I remember being cautioned on how much harder it is to raise a girl, and I simply scoffed at the unsolic ... READ MORE