As I write this post, we are on the eve of our oldest starting the third grade. He is beginning a new school this year, and although he is nervous, I know he will thrive and do great things. At our school, we have a staggered start to help each grade get acclimated to their…
Fitness Journey
I am going to be perfectly honest and I know this is something that many girls and women struggle with and it is so great to talk about. Since growing up, I think I have been self-conscious about my body and what I look like. Do you remember all the beauty magazines that were out…
Healthy Living and Living a Clean Life, Part 1
I have made considerable efforts to adopt a healthier lifestyle and create a clean living environment for myself and my family. It has been a journey of discovering what works best for us and making gradual changes. Along with focusing on healthy eating, I have also become mindful of the environment in which we live…
Origination of my love for Fashion
I have been passionate about fashion for as long as I can remember. Growing up, I eagerly immersed myself in fashion magazines, always keeping a close eye on the latest trends. I always wanted to go to the mall and buy all the new things, especially those that my friends had. My parents instilled in…
Healthy eating: My Why
I think it is important to give a background on my diet and what got me to my current spot with different foods and how healthy eating and an awareness about my diet has changed my life and made me feel strong and healthy. Through my life and growing up, I was raised to live…
The Laundry Room Remodel
I have always loved to decorate and do DIY home projects that completely transforms a part of your living space into something you never thought possible, or into something you always wanted and you make it a reality. I think you can all agree with me that we all have that one particular space in…
Hello World!
Hi there! I’m so excited to welcome you to my very first blog post! My name is Melissa Giannini, and I’m a 38-year-old wife and mother of two boys. I was born and raised in Ohio and am passionate about healthy living, fitness, fashion, cooking, and DIY home repairs/decorating. I’ve been wanting to start this…