I know first hand what it feels like to be a book judged by its cover, but whether I’m wearing heels or a moo-moo, I love God the same. I know what you’re going to say. ‘The Bible says be modest.’ Very true. But what is modesty? I always wondered where people got the idea that to be modest meant to be nun-like. Unlike many others, I don’t believe that being modest means to disassociate from feminine things that make us feel good as women like makeup and fashion. Modest doesn’t mean boring. It’s means to be humble and not excessive or vein, but somewhere down the line modesty got twisted...…I know first hand what it feels like to be a book judged by its cover, but whether I’m wearing heels or a moo-moo, I love God the same. I know what you’re going to say. ‘The Bible says be modest.’ Very true. But what is modesty? I always wondered where people got the idea that to be modest meant to be nun-like. Unlike many others, I don’t believe that being modest means to disassociate from feminine things that make us feel good as women like makeup and fashion. Modest doesn’t mean boring. It’s means to be humble and not excessive or vein, but somewhere down the line modesty got twisted...WW…

Happy first day of Fall! 🍃🍂🍁 In honor of my favorite season, I’m so excited to finally announce the relaunch of VBV Boutique with our brand new fall fashion line!! 🍃 9/22/2020– Today is the day! 🥳 Jackets, jumpsuits, matching sets and other fall MUST-HAVES are now available at www.vbvboutique.com !!! As a thank-you for your support use the discount code ‘FALL2020’ to save 20% off of your order while supplies last! I hope you will enjoy it! 💕 With love, Veronica…Happy first day of Fall! 🍃🍂🍁 In honor of my favorite season, I’m so excited to finally announce the relaunch of VBV Boutique with our brand new fall fashion line!! 🍃 9/22/2020– Today is the day! 🥳 Jackets, jumpsuits, matching sets and other fall MUST-HAVES are now available at www.vbvboutique.com !!! As a thank-you for your support use the discount code ‘FALL2020’ to save 20% off of your order while supplies last! I hope you will enjoy it! 💕 With love, VeronicaWW…

After I lost my daughter I struggled a lot with Mother’s Day. The once joyous day of celebration became a yearly reminder of what I lost. It was a reminder of how I carried a little girl for 6 months, could still feel the pain from my c-section and had nothing to show for it. It was a trigger to the grief I felt in 2016 when she, Shianne, died a month and a half after she was born. Mother’s Day was hard for a long time and can still be sometimes but I no longer count on it being a day of darkness. Here are five ways to feel better on Mother’s Day, especially after losing a baby: 1. Embrace...…After I lost my daughter I struggled a lot with Mother’s Day. The once joyous day of celebration became a yearly reminder of what I lost. It was a reminder of how I carried a little girl for 6 months, could still feel the pain from my c-section and had nothing to show for it. It was a trigger to the grief I felt in 2016 when she, Shianne, died a month and a half after she was born. Mother’s Day was hard for a long time and can still be sometimes but I no longer count on it being a day of darkness. Here are five ways to feel better on Mother’s Day, especially after losing a baby: 1. Embrace...WW…

It’s been a little over a year since I listened to any type of music that wasn’t glorying God. I went from having a playlist filled with hundreds of songs about heartbreak, hot girl summers, and lust to a fire collection of worship songs that feed my spirit what it needs. I used to be the type of Christian who thought there was nothing wrong with listening to worldly music as long as it didn’t cuss too much or promote violence, too much. Even if a song didn’t have a good message, I would download the ‘edited’ version and think everything was all good. That all changed last year when God...…It’s been a little over a year since I listened to any type of music that wasn’t glorying God. I went from having a playlist filled with hundreds of songs about heartbreak, hot girl summers, and lust to a fire collection of worship songs that feed my spirit what it needs. I used to be the type of Christian who thought there was nothing wrong with listening to worldly music as long as it didn’t cuss too much or promote violence, too much. Even if a song didn’t have a good message, I would download the ‘edited’ version and think everything was all good. That all changed last year when God...WW…

I’d like to start off by saying that when I first started teaching, I found it really difficult to find materials that I actually found interesting and enjoyable to work with, especially for free! Sometimes finding ready made materials is just necessary because you might not always have the time to create new things for your students. That’s why I’ve put together a list of the top places that have saved me every time, so that you don’t need to go through all those wasted hours of searching for content to create the best lesson plans possible, you can find it all here! When I first started...…I’d like to start off by saying that when I first started teaching, I found it really difficult to find materials that I actually found interesting and enjoyable to work with, especially for free! Sometimes finding ready made materials is just necessary because you might not always have the time to create new things for your students. That’s why I’ve put together a list of the top places that have saved me every time, so that you don’t need to go through all those wasted hours of searching for content to create the best lesson plans possible, you can find it all here! When I first started...WW…

Have you ever felt like a different person when speaking a second (or third) language? It’s a sentiment many language learners can relate to. The words may mean the same thing, but somehow, it feels like you’re not quite yourself. In this exploration of the relationship between language and personality, we’ll delve into how words shape who we are. Psychologists often say that our personality plays an important role in determining our behaviour, but could the reverse also be true? Is it possible that the languages we speak influence the very essence of our being? Let’s embark on this...…Have you ever felt like a different person when speaking a second (or third) language? It’s a sentiment many language learners can relate to. The words may mean the same thing, but somehow, it feels like you’re not quite yourself. In this exploration of the relationship between language and personality, we’ll delve into how words shape who we are. Psychologists often say that our personality plays an important role in determining our behaviour, but could the reverse also be true? Is it possible that the languages we speak influence the very essence of our being? Let’s embark on this...WW…

Are you obsessed with your phone? Even if you don’t want to admit it, most of us are! You know that feeling when you just can’t resist the urge to check your notifications, even in the most unexpected places? We’ve all been there, but why? On this page you’ll find some interesting information around the theme of social media, a video for listening practice, exciting book recommendations for reading and some IELTS exam advice and past paper questions for writing! Get started! ⬇️Go straight to the bottom of the page for some IELTS exam preparation practice! The Origins of social media The...…Are you obsessed with your phone? Even if you don’t want to admit it, most of us are! You know that feeling when you just can’t resist the urge to check your notifications, even in the most unexpected places? We’ve all been there, but why? On this page you’ll find some interesting information around the theme of social media, a video for listening practice, exciting book recommendations for reading and some IELTS exam advice and past paper questions for writing! Get started! ⬇️Go straight to the bottom of the page for some IELTS exam preparation practice! The Origins of social media The...WW…

You might not be halloween’s biggest fan, but you might like reading! Since it’s a big part of our culture, reading books, stories and legends about halloween can give you a great cultural insight and help you with your language learning! I have included a range of different levels and books for a range of different ages so that you can find the right fit for you! If you are just getting into reading in another language, check out these… … 5 tips to help you get started! Disclaimer In some of our articles, you may find affiliate links. These links help support our website at no extra cost...…You might not be halloween’s biggest fan, but you might like reading! Since it’s a big part of our culture, reading books, stories and legends about halloween can give you a great cultural insight and help you with your language learning! I have included a range of different levels and books for a range of different ages so that you can find the right fit for you! If you are just getting into reading in another language, check out these… … 5 tips to help you get started! Disclaimer In some of our articles, you may find affiliate links. These links help support our website at no extra cost...WW…

The singular THEY Yes! The gender- neutral pronoun exists in English…but what is it? Gender-neutral language is language that avoids referring specifically to a particular gender or sex, and using a more neutral word in its place. Usually, we use THEY in English when we refer to someone whose gender we don’t know or don’t want to specify for different reasons. We can also use it to refer to someone who is non-binary or when we want to be more inclusive and respectful! It might surprise you to hear that the use of they singular THEY and gender-neutral language in English is not new! It has...…The singular THEY Yes! The gender- neutral pronoun exists in English…but what is it? Gender-neutral language is language that avoids referring specifically to a particular gender or sex, and using a more neutral word in its place. Usually, we use THEY in English when we refer to someone whose gender we don’t know or don’t want to specify for different reasons. We can also use it to refer to someone who is non-binary or when we want to be more inclusive and respectful! It might surprise you to hear that the use of they singular THEY and gender-neutral language in English is not new! It has...WW…

Bootcut jeans are versatile and considered a wardrobe staple for so many people! But what are the best pairs of shoes and boots with bootcut jeans? This post has 15 footwear options that look great with bootcut jeans.Affiliate links may be used in this post. To learn more, please review our full disclosure statement below (on mobile) or to the right (on desktop). Also, as an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Let’s take a look at what defines bootcut jeans and also the most popular footwear styles to pair with them.Table of ContentsBootcut jeans are a fit of jean (for...…Bootcut jeans are versatile and considered a wardrobe staple for so many people! But what are the best pairs of shoes and boots with bootcut jeans? This post has 15 footwear options that look great with bootcut jeans.Affiliate links may be used in this post. To learn more, please review our full disclosure statement below (on mobile) or to the right (on desktop). Also, as an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Let’s take a look at what defines bootcut jeans and also the most popular footwear styles to pair with them.Table of ContentsBootcut jeans are a fit of jean (for...WW…