My Five Favorite Things of 2019

I am a wife. I am a mother. I am a teacher. I am a writer. I’m a lover of reading, running, scrapbooking, and crossword puzzles.

2019 brought me a baby, making our family of two a family of three, our house a little bit messier, and our time a little bit preoccupied. Naturally, my son is my favorite person of 2019, but along the way I have found five things that I am totally digging now, and I would love to share with you. These things are perfect for being a new parent but are for anyone who likes having fun, working out, learning, and giving back. I am from the Raleigh area, so I will be adding some links on where you can find these things in the city. Otherwise, I would suggest searching your hometown for these things, so you can enjoy alongside me.

1. The Shop Forward

I am a big fan of the Bobby Bones Show, and one of the co-hosts on the show actively works for The Shop Forward which is how I got into this company. Every product bought goes to an organization or charity that helps others around the world. They have supported St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, breast cancer, animals, oprhanages in Haiti, food banks, etc. Not only do you feel as if you are doing a good deed by purchasing one of their products, but their items are super cute.

Some of my favorite products from the store are the following:

• The “4 Things” Tote Bag — you can buy a pre-made bag or you can personalize your own. I have bought one for myself plus sixteen other…