The working mom struggle.

The hardest part about being a working mom is wondering if the occasional sick days will affect my company winning a piece of new business. It’s not about missing tiny moments because as a society, we have all come to the conclusion that we aren’t missing anything anymore. We are leaning in hard to quality over quantity and that philosophy has helped me nurture relationships with both of my children now more than ever. Thirty minutes of raw, unedited conversation with my third grader is 100% more valuable than ten minutes of distracted play. Trust me…I’ve been there enough to know.

Family, Career, Most PopularJohanna GrangeJanuary 30, 2020working mom, work life balance, mo guilt, work guiltComment

6 spring travel essentials.

Sometimes it feels like you need superpowers to pack your kids and yourself up for a trip. We all know that basics are essential but still never know quite what to bring. It’s the disease of overpacking that plagues us all.

3 swimsuits I'm taking to Portugal.

Spring Break is upon us. I know it’s January but the countdown is on and while our vacations tend to be a bit more urban, we will be hitting warm temps here shortly.

What's in my gym bag?

There’s no better feeling than a good sweat sesh knowing you killed your last workout. Being motivated and even getting to the gym or a class is an accomplishment in and of itself. <You go girl>

Family night at Medieval Times. <5 reasons why you should do it!>

This is my third visit to Medieval Times and I will tell you why I keep coming back for more…it’s good ol’ fashioned fun. The first time I visited I was in college. The second I told my little family and the third time we took our best friends. The entire clan.

My top 23 black closet staples.

Black is a no-brainer. Black is the holy grail of the fashion world and my world.

As I began transitioning my wardrobe out last year, I basically decided that one can never have enough black pieces. It is the easiest color (or lack thereof) to pair with every and any outfit.

My Monthly Beauty Routine.

Ain’t no shame in the game. Yes, I get Botox and no, I am not embarrassed by it. This question and more has led me to FINALLY draft a post on the top destinations that I give by business to when it comes to beauty and self care. And, you should know that I am a loyalist. Once we have our trial and all is well, you’ll have me for life so please know that these are not paid sponsorships but rather the REAL DEAL!

Saugatuck in the Winter! <a guide on where to shop, eat, drink and do>

When people think of Saugatuck or any neighboring Michigan town, they often think of dune beaches, ice cream, porch swings and lakes. And all of those things are 100% applicable, however, do not discount this quaint, Midwestern town in the cold months because you would be missing out.

Shine on - styling sequins.

There’s no doubt that sequins are a show-stopper and what better way is there to ring in the New Year than with a little bit of glitz and glam? Sequins are an easy way to liven up your style for special occasions and have become easily wearable for the daytime if you know how to bring your outfit together. If you’re having trouble - look no further! Follow these three easy tips to get started.

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