** This post about our master bedroom reveal features a gifted item from Photowall. This post contains affiliate links. I am compensated for purchases made through these links at no additional cost to you. Thanks for supporting Floradise! Our bedroom is becoming a relaxing sanctuary for us and that's taken some time. It is not 100 percent finished, but it's close enough to share and about as ... Read more
Working From Home With Kids During the Pandemic
You would think that since I've worked from home with at least one child at home for a few years now I would be a pro at it now that both my girls are home every day, but I am not. The truth is the reason I was able to do it before the stay-at-home order was that one of my girls was in school until 3 p.m. and that I hired a babysitter to come over and care for my youngest on my busy workdays. Now ... Read more
Baby Shark 2nd Birthday Party at Home in Quarantine
** This post about our Baby Shark birthday party contains affiliate links. I am compensated for purchases made after clicking these links. Thanks for supporting Floradise! A few months ago I began planning Addi's Baby Shark-themed second birthday party. I ordered decorations and invitations in January and February before it became clear that friends and family would not be able to attend because ... Read more
What’s in My Kids’ Easter Baskets
** This post about what's in my kids' Easter baskets contains affiliate links. I'm trying to keep our daily life as normal as possible given the circumstances, and that includes planning to have an Easter egg hunt at home and give the girls their Easter baskets. This year I purchased their Easter basket gifts ahead of time, in early February. Luckily I have not needed to go anywhere to shop for ... Read more
How I’ve Been Keeping My Spirits Up During the Pandemic
This scary time makes self-care all the more important. I've been trying to keep my anxiety down as much as possible by remembering to take care of myself when I can. The number 1 thing I think that helps is to adjust my expectations. It's not necessary to try to be productive or have it all together right now. We're doing the best we can, and that's enough. Some days are harder than others. Some ... Read more
Trying Nectar Bath Treats
** This review of Nectar Bath Treats includes affiliate links. I am compensated for purchases made through these links at no additional cost to you. Thanks for supporting Floradise! I recently decided to try Nectar Bath Treats to see if I could find bath bombs that were more affordable but still cruelty-free and plant-based. I placed an order in March when I realized I would need more ... Read more
Our New Normal | Quarantine Thoughts
Remember when I shared 2020 goals? March goals? I was so full of optimism, as I'm sure so many of us were, and then, well, you know. This past two and a half weeks of quarantine, as we all seem to be calling it, has been surreal. I've lost count of how many times I've asked myself whether this is real life. Is this actually happening? Right now the focus is figuring out this new normal. I've ... Read more
How to Help Others During COVID-19 Pandemic
Social distancing is one of the best ways you can help your community during this COVID-19 pandemic. But if you are in a position to give more, consider the following ideas for helping others during this uncertain time. Please also consider only buying what you need at stores so that others can also get their necessities. How to Help Others During COVID-19 Pandemic: Donate money to local food ... Read more
Trying Five More Lush Cosmetics Bath Bombs
It's no secret I love bath bombs, so every few months I head to Lush Cosmetics to grab some pick-me-ups. I've tried four more Lush bath bombs lately and I'm sharing my review of each along with photos of the bath bombs and the bath water/art. Geode Bath Bomb ($6.45): This is a relaxing bath bomb that contains lavender and bergamot. It looks like chunks of crystal on the surface. The bath water ... Read more
Why You Should Take a Minimalist Approach to Home Decor
** This post was written for the Floradise audience. It may contain affiliate links. A person's home can say so much more about them than words could manage. If someone's house is messy, cramped, full to the brim with things they don't care about- it's often the case that their brain is feeling the same way. In a tidier, more straightforward, home, a person gains the space to breathe and let ... Read more