One of my nightly routines is prepping my Hamilton Beach Coffee Maker. I grab a Mellita Cone Coffee Filter [sometimes it's a reusable K-C up], scoop a precise amount of medium roast coffee, and ensure the coffee maker is filled with water. I prefer to use bottle over tap. At the end of the day... Continue Reading →
Motivational Mondays with Trisha : Self Love
Lizzo's award winning dance competition, Watch Out For The Big Grrrls, gives plus size women that are under represented in the dance industry a chance to secure a spot on her 2022 Tour. After the initial audition two women are sent home. One was immediately promoted to Lizzo's dance crew. The remaining 10 moved into... Continue Reading →
Motivational Mondays with Trisha: Holiday Stress
Prior to our humor break (Meme Mondays), we talked about storms. Rather than starting a new topic, I felt like diving deeper into storms created by holiday stress. Although the Bermonths create memories, it can be stressful time of year too. Let's be honest about it. Mid-Winter 2022 through Mid-Summer 2022 was filled with price... Continue Reading →
Motivational Mondays with Trisha : Small Victories
I am proud to say I picked out and bought food that I liked or needed. That might sound strange, but hear me out. I am a wife and a mother. Right of the top, there are a handful of individuals I am constantly thinking about. It's very easy to compartmentalize my needs in favor... Continue Reading →
Motivational Mondays with Trisha : Autumn
Autumn is my favorite season. I know many people focus on Christmas in July, but I am thinking about foliage and the harvest. Seriously, I'm ready to go pumpkin picking and heat my home baking decadent treats. Can I bake during the summer? Yes. Do I want to in this heat? No. There is just... Continue Reading →
Motivational Mondays with Trisha: Release
Are you holding onto counter productive thoughts? These can be moments that steal your joy. They have the power to negate all the good things that happened to you. Sometimes they are triggered. For some reason they have the master key. No knock required. These uninvited guest catch us off guard. I'd love to say... Continue Reading →
Motivational Mondays with Trisha : I am
"I will and I am have two different meanings."Patricia, Magnify Your Style About four months ago, I had a conversation with Wendy Longoria, my holistic health coach, about my plans for Magnify Your Style. I kept saying I will blah blah blah. She let me know that will is future tense but it doesn't create... Continue Reading →
Motivational Mondays with Trisha : Reading
Reading is power. It is one of the ways we obtain knowledge. Carefully orchestrated words gives us the ability to explore places we may never see. If a picture says a thousand words, reading helps us comprehend the many narratives hidden within it. For a time, it was a self-care activity that I did not... Continue Reading →
Motivational Mondays with Trisha : Mindfulness
During year one of Magnify Your Style, I experimented with different types of blog post. Some had the potential to be weekly themed post. That felt restricting. Instead of settling on a particular type or style, I decided to publish whatever inspired me once a week. Because of that, I realize my content is not... Continue Reading →
Motivational Mondays with Trisha: Dreamer Edition
Hello everyone! This week is about following your dreams. In today's society, life's unexpected moments can delay or stop people from pursuing their dreams. Today, I want you to read through these quotes and thinking about where you are in your life. If your satisfied, I am happy that you are enjoying your life. If you're dissatisfied, I... Continue Reading →