One of the things I love most about Fall is how the leaves change color and everything is washed in warm tones. Orange, yellow, gold, brown, and green. These colors always make me feel like…
It’s officially Halloween weekend and whether you’re handing out candy to trick-or-treaters, going to a Halloween party, or staying home and watching Hocus Pocus for the hundredth time you might be in the mood for…
When I was a little girl Halloween was my favorite holiday because I knew that I would get lots of candy and I’d get to wear a brand new costume. Now that I’m almost 31…
Halloween is coming and I can’t wait. I think I’ve watched Hocus Pocus at least a 1000 times by now and I can honestly say it never gets old. Last year Colourpop cosmetics released a…
I have always wanted to go to a pumpkin patch, so you can imagine how thrilled I was when I learned that there was a patch just a few miles from my house. Anderson Farms…
If you’ve been looking for a YA book series to pick up and dive into then you’ve got to check out Jenny Han’s To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before series. It’s a series unlike…
My husband, Denis, and I love to go fishing and one of our favorite spots to visit is the Sunrise Catfish Farm located in DeRidder, Louisiana. If you’ve never heard of Sunrise then you’re in…
K-beauty (Korean skincare) skincare offers some of the best skincare products you’ll find on the market. With innovative formulas, unique ingredients, and affordable prices, K-beauty skincare has something for everyone. What makes K-beauty so different…
Here’s a little fact about me that you may or may not know – I’m named after both of my grandmothers. Nellie was my mom’s mother and Juanita was actually Maria Juana, my dad’s mother.…
It’s officially August 1st and that means if you live in Louisiana you’re going to experience the hottest part of summer. I always tell people who want to visit my home state to never, ever,…
If you’re like me then you love finding affordable hair care products that actually work well. I have naturally curly hair that has a tendency to frizz and have a mind of its own so…
It’s not officially summer until you’re eating some deliciously sweet watermelon. I’ve always really liked to eat watermelon but after I was introduced to Glow Recipe skincare I have fallen in love with the scent…
I love celebrating the 4th of July. When I think of the 4th I think of BBQs, fireworks, freedom, and spending time with family and friends. But no matter how you celebrate or who you…
The temperatures are getting hotter in Central Louisiana and I don’t know about you but that means it’s time to put away the heavy foundations and bring out the lightweight tinted moisturizers. Because the humidity…
Today’s post is extra special because it’s dedicated to my dear old dad, Jose. Father’s Day is this weekend and with the holiday upon us it got me thinking about some of the lessons my…
My husband, Denis, and I just celebrated our 4th wedding anniversary at the end of May. So, in honor of that special day, we packed our bags and headed for Waco, Texas – the Magnolia…
In honor of National Sunscreen Day (May 28th) I wanted to share 4 (used to be 5) of my favorite sunscreens. They range from drugstore to K-beauty to high-end and each of them are not…
Summer is just around the corner and you know what that means, right? Wedding season is upon us. Have you been invited to a wedding yet this year? If so, you might be asking yourself…
On May 27, 2017 I married my best friend and the love of my life, Denis Coody, on a beautiful sunny day in the church I grew up in. We were engaged for 2 years…
Even though it’s still technically “Spring” in Louisiana we’ve been experiencing warmer weather these last few days. And when there’s warmer weather in the South that means it’s time to break out your cool, breathable…
