Bustin’ a Move for Boobz

Posted by Monica Graves

Remember when you were a kid and you would say, “When I get older I am going to do this!  When I have money I’m buying this, my life is going to be so awesome and look like this!” ?

Those dreams were BIG and they meant something!  I had lots of them.  In my 20’s I went for some of them but had insecurities that stopped me.  In my 30’s I tried again but also had it in my head that I needed to “grow up” and act responsibly, buy a house, get married, move my way up the corporate ladder.

Then came the 40’s!  Lots of life stuff happened, beautiful things and tragic things (more…)

Shop Local Saturday!

Posted by Monica Graves

“Collaboration” . . .

Yup, that’s the buzzzzzz word out there these days.  Collaborate with others and grow your reach. Gain more followers.

Hmmmmm . . .

Sounds great but how do we do this?  (more…)

The Original Wonder Women

Posted by Monica Graves

Have you ever had a magical day?  Not just a day where everything is going your way but a day that feels like a dream?  Maybe a re-occurring dream that finally forms into reality.

That’s what Friday was for me.  I’m still in a wonderful, blissful state (more…)

We Party, We Sparkle & We Help our Sisters. . .

Posted by Monica Graves

In high school I was the queen of the basement parties!  I loved everything about bringing my friends together for an evening of great music, laughs and discussions about what we would do with our lives when we were old enough to move out of our parent’s house.

Every detail was so important, the invitations, the music selection, how the furniture would be set up in the basement and what would be hung (more…)

Feelin’ Outshined . . .

Posted by Monica Graves

Our house is filled with the music of Soundgarden, Temple of the Dog, Audioslave and Chris Cornell.  To say that my husband and I have always been huge fans would be an understatement.

I was lucky enough to see Soundgarden at Varsity Stadium the year before I met Wayne, I wish we’d gone together.  Chris Cornell’s voice gives me goosebumps as I listen and reflect on a time when I really needed his music.

I was 25 years old, I had ended a 2 and a half year relationship with the “wrong guy” (more…)

Motherly Love comes from Within

Posted by Monica Graves

A Mother’s Love is strong, never ending, and unconditional.

For many of us it is the deepest love we have ever felt.  Our Mom is the one who brought us into the world and guided us along the way as we fumbled.

My relationship with my Mom is a friendship and bond that has grown and changed over the years.

You won’t believe this one, but I came into the world as a timid little thing.  My Mom often tells me, “Moni, you were born scared.”  Yup, that was me.  I was the kid who (more…)

Plant Seeds that Matter!

Posted by Monica Graves

I remember, when I first started glamjulz, I was pretty fixated on the idea of global domination!

Oh yeah, I wanted to be in every province, every state and then take it across the pond and conquer Europe, then Asia, on and on.

Over the years my ambitions and priorities have changed.  Not because I have given up or I don’t think it’s eventually possible.  I just settled down a little and realized how much love and support there is right here in my very own backyard.

This year especially has been such a game changer.  (more…)

Vat are you Sinking about?

Posted by Monica Graves

Have you ever heard the Mike Dooley quote, “Thoughts become things, choose the good ones”?

I love the quote and try so hard every day to train my brain to follow.

Is it easy?  No, it’s tough and it takes discipline.  It takes work, but the work is sooooo worth it!

As the silly humans who we are, some days I think that we are under the impression that if (more…)

Release your inner Wonder Woman!

Posted by Monica Graves

As a continuation of my last blog I wanted to report back to you on how the healthy eating and exercising is affecting my mental health.

I actually feel like a new person.  Here’s why . . . (more…)

Self-Care isn’t Selfish . . .

Posted by Monica Graves

The buds are on the trees, the daffodils are blooming, birdies are chirping and each morning we are greeted with either sunshine, rain or snow flurries.

Our surroundings are changing and we are waking up from the hibernation of winter.  Have you noticed you have a little more “spring” to your step these last few days?

This time of year was made for renewal.  I believe it’s one of the best times of the year to take time to re-center and set new intentions as we move into summer.

I have been thinking about what I would like the next few months to look like.

Personally, I want (more…)