Author: Deidre Heid

Ninety miles off the coast of Florida, you’ll find a country that is unlike any other, surrounded by the turquoise water of the Caribbean. It’s a place not many Americans have been, which is why I found myself intrigued to visit once the travel restrictions were temporarily lightened. Almost three months ago, while on a first date with my now boyfriend Jordan, we planned a […]

I’ve learned that when you’re the perpetually single girl, the people who love you tend to shower you with cheesy advice to try and keep you from being too disappointed by your relationship status. I’ve spent years hearing phrases like “everything happens for a reason” or “guys are just intimidated by your beauty” and everything in between. As it turns out, over the past two […]

When I was younger, there were many families who trusted me to babysit their children and I was perfectly capable of doing so, but that doesn’t mean I enjoyed every second of it. However, I did appreciate the extra money because I didn’t receive an allowance as a child (did I, Mom? I forget) and I have always loved the feeling of spending my hard earned […]