My whole life - I've been known as the happy one, the positive one, the glass-half-full one, a positive Polly. I'm known to tell people to love themselves fiercely and that anything could always be worse. I'm an uplifter. I like making people happy. I get so excited about the smallest things - and I… Continue reading Toxic Positivity as a Coping Mechanism
A Beautiful Weekend Getaway in Portsmouth, VA
Dustin and I had an amazing weekend exploring Portsmouth, VA and I am thrilled to share it with you! I was able to work closely with Keith Toler through The City Of Portsmouth's Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Department in the creation of this exciting Itinerary for A Romantic Weekend Getaway in Portsmouth. Portsmouth is an… Continue reading A Beautiful Weekend Getaway in Portsmouth, VA
One-Day Itinerary to Explore Lynchburg VA
One-Day Itinerary for Lynchburg VA We live only an hour south of Lynchburg - so it's an ideal place to get away, without really having to go far. My mom gave us a gift certificate for a couples massage at London Salt Spa. So we decided to make an entire day out of it. Here's… Continue reading One-Day Itinerary to Explore Lynchburg VA
An Open Letter to Boys, from a Man (about Women)
I don’t know if it’s for everyone, but I had to do it. What I’ve learned about women- An informative read for boys (of all ages) from a man WARNING: UNAPOLOGETIC EXPLICIT LANGUAGE 2nd WARNING: Long post alert By Dustin Haberer An Open Letter to Boys, from a Man (about Women) Soooo my fiancé does… Continue reading An Open Letter to Boys, from a Man (about Women)
Devotion: Becoming “Ezer”
Before I even get into the point of this post, if you believe in the power of Jesus - you must believe that we are not defined by our past failures, but in the power of Christ that makes us new. So if you are someone reading this that has made mistakes in relationships in… Continue reading Devotion: Becoming “Ezer”
Jewel Paradise Cove Resort | Runaway Bay Jamaica | Affordable Travel
Jewel Paradise Cove Resort Runaway Bay, Jamaica Dustin and I stayed here at Jewel Paradise Cove in Runaway Bay, Jamaica during week two of our February vacation. To recap, I stayed at Sandals Grande St. Lucian with my family during week one. We looked at A LOT of different places before booking this trip and… Continue reading Jewel Paradise Cove Resort | Runaway Bay Jamaica | Affordable Travel
Sandals Grande St. Lucian
My stay at Sandals Grande St. Lucian This was a trip I had booked years ago and have had to move it several times for different reasons, including COVID-19. However, as most things do - the timing ended up being perfect. Dustin and I were able to take 2 weeks of vacation away from the… Continue reading Sandals Grande St. Lucian
The Perfect Place to Escape the Cold | Travel Guide for Hollywood Beach, FL
Travel Guide for Hollywood Beach, FL We traveled to Hollywood Beach, FL twice during 2020. Everywhere did a great job of enforcing masks due to COVID-19, but everything was pretty much open for business! Hollywood Beach is right out of Fort Lauderdale, just north of Miami. During our first stay, we went in July -… Continue reading The Perfect Place to Escape the Cold | Travel Guide for Hollywood Beach, FL
Nana Karen’s on Main
Nana Karen's on Main As someone who worked for over a year reviewing and sharing amazing places and restaurants throughout the country... I think it's only right to share some inside details about the restaurant that we now OWN! We are located at 547 Main St. in Danville, VA! Our hours are Tuesday-Friday from 7… Continue reading Nana Karen’s on Main
Devotion: Can you really cast all of your anxiety on God?
Devotion: Can you really cast all of your anxiety on God? It's easy to pick out the verse 1 Peter 6 to make ourselves feel good in the moment. It reads, "Cast all your anxiety on God because he cares for you." As someone with faith and belief that God loves us, forgives us, and… Continue reading Devotion: Can you really cast all of your anxiety on God?