Your life is a vibrant compilation of experiences, and whether you are thirty years old or forty years young, every new decade of life brings fresh awakenings. There is always something new to learn about yourself as you get a year wiser. Something new to feel, that you’ve never felt before.
Heart Rate: 104 BPM Blood Pressure: 140/90 Diagnosis: Stressed If these numbers look too familiar to you, then you need to slow down. I know, you must have heard that line a thousand times from a...
Hello, hello, friends! Are your diamonds clean? Don’t feel embarrassed if they’re not. Many of us wear our diamonds each day, especially our wedding rings. Of course they will get dirty...
It’s that time of the year when we put the spotlight on our moms! Mother’s Day is just a few days away. It’s not too late for a DIY gift, made with love! Surprise Your Mom with a DIY Whether...
“A day without a nap is like a cupcake without frosting” – Terri Guillemets We’ve all been there- feeling exhausted and dragging because we couldn’t sleep well. Did you know, the...
It’s the weekend and I’m trying to step away from work on Saturdays and Sundays as much as I can, to recharge and relax. My husband has told me for years I need to practice a better work...
If you’ve been following me for a while, you know I need efficiency for the recipes I cook and recommend to others. Too many ingredients and long prep times are not for me! During the beginning...
This write up by Paula Davis made me think about my own kids. They are teenagers now, but her story rings true for me in so many ways. If you’re a parent, see how it makes you reflect on your...
Who says women over 40 are old? Personally speaking, I feel younger, healthier, and more positive now more than ever. My days are spent bonding with family and friends, designing jewelry...
Cure for Second Home Syndrome: One family’s story of finding a new appreciation for home. Do you have the syndrome too? I have to admit, I’ve been dreaming about a temporary escape from...
A “memory” status came up on my Facebook feed of my teen boys 5 years ago. Wow, did they look different! I tried to think back to the moment the picture was taken, to think back to even...
My favorite things in February consist of stuff that makes my life easier. Easier to maintain a quick but effective beauty regimen, easier to see while not looking like a middle aged nerd, easier to...
Many years ago for Christmas, my husband bought me white towels. I remember opening them and being speechless. Speechless because I couldn’t believe of all the things in the world, how he...
A letter from my dead mom? That’s what I asked myself when I first flipped through the stack of mail I’d just pulled from the mailbox, finding the envelope.
It looks like 2021 will be a year of testing our patience. The pandemic is still raging and everyone is at home. People are dying for connection, for moments to live, for laughter and love, and...
Happy 2021! How are you doing? It is Sunday and my first full week back from taking a much needed vacation after Holiday jewelry season for my jewelry business, Ounce of Salt Jewelry.
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