Embracing Beauty

Grief is a natural part of coping with the loss of a loved one.  However, it is usually not considered the most pleasant of emotions, but it is a natural part of living.  When your loved one passes, it is generally a difficult time for everyone involved.  If you are looking for guidance, here are ways to grieve for the loss of a loved one.

Allow Yourself to Grieve

You should not suppress your emotions.  Suppression is the cause of grave mental stress, depression, and anxiety.  Some people have a natural reaction to ignore the negative feelings they have, but avoid this at all...

I’ve partnered with Poise as part of the Mom It Forward Blogger Network to tell you 8 Things I’ve Learned From Motherhood.

Motherhood is incredible.  It won’t all be a bed of roses (some nights you will barely see your bed!) but the good will overpower the bad and your life will take on a completely different meaning. You will become a hero in someones eyes and that someone will be calling you mommy.  Your life will never be the same!  Here are 8 lessons I’ve learned from my short few years of motherhood.

• – “Twinkle, Twinkle” and the alphabet...

A photo posted by Ashley (@embracingbeauty) on Jul 1, 2016 at 6:13pm PDT

I was given PopSugar’s June Must Have Box with an array of hand picked goodies.

Hat Attack Neutral Diamond-Printed Sarong ($58)!

NCLA Born on the 4th Nail Lacquer ($16)

Sisters of Los Angeles Bottle Opener ($12) – CHEERS Bottle Opener

Wild & Wolf Ridley’s Games Room “Who Am I?” ($11)

Knock Knock Are You Ready (For Your Close Up?) Compact ($10)

Pacifica Underarm Deodorant Wipes (Not pictured) ($9)

Pressels Pretzel Chips (Not pictured) ($1.29)

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Disclaimer: I’m participating in the Break Up with Your Makeup program sponsored by Galderma Laboratories, L.P., the maker of Oracea® (doxycycline) 40 mg* Capsules, Soolantra® (ivermectin) Cream, 1% and Mirvaso® (brimonidine) Gel, 0.33%**.

Although an estimated 16 million Americans are dealing with rosacea, you may be surprised of the emotional impact that this skin disorder can have on sufferers. In fact, a national survey developed by Galderma Laboratories, L.P. in partnership with the National Rosacea Society, revealed that many patients struggle with feeling unattractive (50%),...

This post was sponsored by Starbucks as part of an Influencer Activation. I received compensation and complimentary products to facilitate my review.

I take nap times very seriously.  I really do.  They are my chance to read something (above a second grade level), sip something delicious (usually warm), and soak up some quiet time (literally quiet time, I’m not talking about a devotional time here although sometimes that fits in here too).  Nap times are me time.  Even on days where I have laundry to fold or dusting to do I make sure to squeeze in a little enjoyable time for me....