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Hi everyone! First of all, thank you so much for visiting my blog! I started this off as more of like a diary, and it has somehow blossomed into something a little more.
My name is Kimberly, and I am a thirty-something-year-old stay-at-home mom of two kids under the age of two. As a self-proclaimed beauty and health enthusiast, I am that girl that falls for all of the TikTok and Instagram ads, which I usually end up regretting later.
After having my first child in 2021, I suffered from SEVERE post-partum depression. I completely lost myself in the new journey of motherhood, and I felt like I was treading water but the waves kept crashing down on me. I had to try and find the everyday things that made me happy, no matter how small. This initially included forcing myself to get out of my pajamas for the day and get some sun. As I healed and regained more energy, I found the extreme importance of self-care, which included long restorative showers, nail polish, meditation, gradual tanner, and DIY everything.
I genuinely believe that if you look good, YOU WILL feel good. And I don’t mean putting on makeup or “looking good” by other people’s standards. I mean taking care of YOURSELF and whatever that means for YOU!
Over time, I was able to find ways to feel like myself again, although my life had drastically changed. Taking care of myself physically and mentally has always been of utmost importance to me. Still, I knew that time management, finances, and bonding time with my child, had to play a significant role in my decisions now.
This was when I started to research and invest in tips and tricks that allowed me to take care of myself without sacrificing my wallet, but most importantly, time with my children. During this journey, I’ve experienced many failures ( orange tans, hair removal fails, and weight loss scams have entered the chat) but I have also learned and challenged myself in so many more positive ways.
After a few years of trial and error, I created this blog to share my many tips and tricks for helping you feel your best, in all aspects of the word, as a busy, and most importantly, very WORTHY, mama! I also think it is essential to foster a sense of community as mothers who not only support but cheer each other on.
I can’t wait to connect with you!
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