by Makayla-This Blue Dress | Jan 13, 2021 | Family Life, Helpful Tips & Lists, Parenting, Self-Improvement, Spiritual Thoughts
With over 100 positive affirmations, you can transform your mindset, and reach your goals like losing weight, getting a raise, and loving yourself! With positive affirmations for children, Christians, parents, and for body positivity, you will find your best year yet with this amazing compilation! For more inspiration in transforming your life, try making a […]
by Maegan | Dec 31, 2020 | Family Life, Helpful Tips & Lists, Holiday Posts, Self-Improvement
Looking for inspiration for your Word of the Year or New Year’s Resolution? This post will uplift and inspire you to choose your own word this year and how to use your word to change your life! New Year’s goals are my jam. I’m a list-making, goal-setting, self-help book reading New Year’s Queen. I love […]
by Mariah | May 23, 2020 | Diet & Exercise
****If you have not read my weight loss posts from Rounds One & Two, I suggest starting with those before continuing with this one. Pre-Round Three Weight Loss Well guys, I’m back at it again. After a prolonged shoulder injury, an exhausting pregnancy, and the birth of my third child, I’m faced yet again with […]
by MaLee | Feb 21, 2020 | Diet & Exercise
I’ve been a ZYIA Active rep for two years and a half now and I absolutely LOVE it! I live in the clothes. They are extremely comfortable, premium quality functionality, and versatile enough I can wear them to the gym, my office, or out on the town. The community is AMAZING! Reps go out of […]
by Mariah | Jan 10, 2020 | App Reviews, Diet & Exercise
Many of you have heard of Stepbet, the app that pays you for reaching your step goals. Is the app worth trying? Over the course of 2019, 4/6 of us sisters tried it out to answer that question. How Exactly Does Stepbet Work? Before we share our opinions, here is a brief overview of what […]
by Tara | Mar 27, 2019 | Diet & Exercise
Like most years, part of my goals for 2019 was to go to the gym. I have started out strong, and I really enjoy it! But, taking those first steps in the gym were terrifying. Let’s call that feeling “gym”-timidation. We all see the models and gym rats on Instagram and Facebook. They have worked […]
by Makayla-This Blue Dress | Feb 2, 2019 | Self-Improvement
In college, I felt the way I looked at my body change. I had one of those amazing all-you-can-eat meal plans that let me eat every entree, as many desserts as I wanted, ice cream, and a waffle bar. Although I tried to eat from the salad bar, I just wasn’t as active as I […]
by Mariah | Jan 21, 2019 | Diet & Exercise, Reviews
I’m in my 2nd trimester with my third child, and although my nausea will likely stick with me for the rest of the pregnancy, I know it is important to still take care of my body. So I’ve had my eye out for short workouts suitable for pregnant women. Because the internet creepily seems to […]
by Madison | Jan 18, 2019 | Diet & Exercise, Helpful Tips & Lists
Raise your hand if you are NOT busy! ……….anyone? Ok, so we have established that everyone is busy. Students have papers to write and books to study, workers have deadlines and meetings, and parents have meals to cook and kids to entertain. We are busy busy people in 2019! With so much to do and […]
by MaLee | Jan 17, 2019 | Diet & Exercise, Helpful Tips & Lists
If you are new to fitness (or you’re like me and you’re “new” to fitness several times a year), you may need to restock on some of the fitness essentials. I have compiled a list of my favorite workout necessities to get you back on track with your fitness goals. Athletic Accessories *This post […]
by Maegan | Jul 13, 2018 | Helpful Tips & Lists, Our Favorite Things, Self-Improvement
In 6th grade my family called me “Hermit” because I’d spend hours in my room reading every day. I read two or three books most days. Although my book completion rate has unfortunately decreased over the years, I can still say I’ve read hundreds, if not thousands, of wonderful books in my 30 years. If […]
by Madison | Jul 12, 2018 | Beauty & Fashion, Helpful Tips & Lists, Self-Improvement
Every girl has a “thing” she does in her beauty routine. You put your makeup on in a certain order, you put on that product before you shower; you do things without even realizing that you’re doing it. Those “things” are your beauty secrets! Secrets that deserve to be shared! This Blue Dress sisters compiled […]
by MaLee | May 27, 2018 | Diet & Exercise, Self-Improvement
Pilates. What mental images does that word bring to your mind? For me, I think of rich, snooty, brainless blondes from some of the chick flicks that I have watched over the years. It brings to mind a passtime for wealthy people who have nothing else to do with their time. I never considered it […]
by Mariah | May 3, 2018 | Diet & Exercise, Reviews, Self-Improvement
In March, I tried out Avocadu’s 21-Day Weight Loss Challenge. Spoiler Alert: It went really well and I learned a lot. The Challenge is three weeks long, and is designed to be repeatable. You do it as many times as you need until you lose all the weight you want (each three-week completion is called […]
by Mariah | Apr 1, 2018 | Diet & Exercise, Reviews, Self-Improvement
I just tried out the 21-Day Weight Loss Challenge from Avocadu, and guess what? It’s legit. While I’m not here to reveal their specific program or anything, I do want to share my three-week journey with you in case you’re considering trying out the program. (Note: I did not receive any freebies in exchange for […]