PLANNING LIKE A PRO

This could very well be my favorite topic of all time. I’m not joking. Planning and organization is my jam. There is nothing that excites me more than cracking open a new planner, color coding or the all too satisfying act of checking something off of my “to do” list. I’m weird. I get it. But I … Continue Reading

WELCOMING 2017

There is so much that could be said about 2016 (“garbage” being a top contender) but when I truly reflect on it from a personal and individual perspective the first word I think of is determination. I have never been as determined as I have been in 2016. I made choice after choice, slowly but … Continue Reading

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Another year, another turkey. Mmm and dinner rolls and mashed potatoes and THE PIES. Those pies. Thanksgiving is truly the foodie’s holiday. This year unfortunately I will not get to celebrate my Thanksgiving with my family as I will be helping other people buy underwear for their families. Early access Black Friday deals are a … Continue Reading

THE RESILIENT GIRL’S GUIDE TO GETTING OVER BREAK UPS

If there is one word I would use to describe myself it would be resilient. I am not someone who enjoys wallowing, dwelling on painful thoughts or focusing on my low moments. You’re probably thinking, duh. Does anyone enjoy that? Consciously, no. But I think we can all agree there are some people who seem to get … Continue Reading

HOW TO STAY ON A BUDGET WHEN YOU’RE ADDICTED TO SHOPPING

I have a problem. A serious problem. It’s my rocky romance with my wallet and my ever expanding closet. I, Sheila Smires, am a shopping addict. It’s true. I can’t stop. I mean, I could. But then what would I wear? For some reason everything in my closet just doesn’t seem quite right. It’s basically … Continue Reading

BIRTHDAY DIARIES

I have always been the type of person who likes to make my birthday special, no matter how “boring” the year I’m turning. I try to take a few days off to either go somewhere fun or relax and rejuvenate staycation style. This year I got to do a little bit of both and it … Continue Reading