Category: Life

  • Blogmas Day 23: How’s that holiday bucket list going?

    Blogmas Day 23: How’s that holiday bucket list going?

    Hey there! With the countdown to Christmas quickly dwindling, I wanted to see just how far I’ve gotten on my holiday bucket list. I’ve basically just copied and pasted the list from my previous post, so what’s about to follow is my honest commentary on how much of this festive fun I actually accomplished. Send…

  • Blogmas Day 22: Wildlights at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

    Blogmas Day 22: Wildlights at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

    Holy December 22nd, Batman! I can’t believe the big day is almost here. I’m in my home state of West Virginia pre-celebrating with my family, so I’m going to keep it short and sweet today! I crossed #4 off of my Holiday Bucket List, and did one of my favorite Christmas things to do in…

  • Blogmas Day 21: How to Survive a 100-Guest Party with Brand New Carpet and a Drunken Fiancé: For Dummies, By Guest Blogger Kaylee

    Blogmas Day 21: How to Survive a 100-Guest Party with Brand New Carpet and a Drunken Fiancé: For Dummies, By Guest Blogger Kaylee

    Hi, Kaylee here. I’d like to provide a little budget-friendly guide on hosting a big event, all while making sure your house isn’t destroyed and you don’t piss off any family members. This advice can be used year-round, but I felt it was very appropriate for the holiday season. First things first, let me briefly…

  • Blogmas Day 14: Handling Holiday Stress

    Blogmas Day 14: Handling Holiday Stress

    Well, well, well, it’s the most wonderful time of the year! It’s so easy to post a pretty picture on instagram and live your perfect life until the holidays are over, right? Wrong. Now listen, I love Christmas, arguably more than the average person, but every year, I reach my breaking point. This year? The…

  • Blogmas Day 12: Get to know me!

    Blogmas Day 12: Get to know me!

    HEY!!! Before we get into it, today is Double Your Donation Day at Mid-Ohio Foobank! Make TWICE the impact by donating online today! I was thinking that’s it’s been a while since I’ve reintroduced myself, and there are definitely some new faces around here. What better time to tell you a little bit about myself…

  • Blogmas Day 11: All I Want for Christmas, by guest blogger Kayla Redig

    Blogmas Day 11: All I Want for Christmas, by guest blogger Kayla Redig

    All I Want for Christmas: is for young adults to feel empowered when it comes to their health. Hey there, Kayla here. Friend and fan of Leigh Ann’s, with a less serious TV addiction (Now streaming: House). Another fun fact about me is that I was diagnosed with breast cancer a month before my 25th…

  • Blogmas Day 10: A(nother) Grown Up Letter to Santa

    Blogmas Day 10: A(nother) Grown Up Letter to Santa

    Dear Santa, I know I wrote last year, but I figured, why not make a yearly tradition of it? How have things been? How are the elves doing? I’ve been good this year, aside from a few harmless white lies and the usual curse word here and there (and everywhere). Oops!    I never got…

  • Blogmas Day 5: Giving Season

    Blogmas Day 5: Giving Season

    The holidays are all about giving. Don’t let that generous spirit end with your friends and family, extend it to those in need. And giving isn’t all about money; your time is incredibly impactful too! I’ve done some research (you should too!!), and found some really great causes to donate to this holiday  season, in…

  • Blogmas Day 4: The Christmas Tag

    Blogmas Day 4: The Christmas Tag

      Have you ever had a white Christmas? Indeed, I have! I grew up in Southern West Virginia, and experienced enough snow in my first ten years on this planet to last me a lifetime! I have super fond memories of sledding and making snow angels all day on Christmas Eve with my best friend! Also,…

  • Blogmas Day 2: Holiday Bucket List

    Blogmas Day 2: Holiday Bucket List

    Hey hello, I still can’t believe it’s December, because it feels like summer outside! But, I’m super excited because it truly is the most wonderful time of the year! Much like I kicked off Autumn, I wanted to share with you my Holiday bucket list. December flies by and I want to make sure I…