With Labor Day marking the official end of summer, many of us (myself included!) are preparing to say “au revoir” to our favorite summer outfits. To prepare for the colder days of fall and winter, we...
There is nothing like the escape of a good book. I believe reading is the best way to expand your mind, to discover new points of view, and to see the world through a different lense. My love for...
I’ve been thinking a lot about love over the past few weeks. The love we share with our families, with our partners, with our friends, but mostly the love that we should have for ourselves. Robert...
I consider August to be a month of change and transition, a time where great shifts in our daily life occur. We go from summer to fall, back to school and sports and jobs, moving from a time to play...
There’s nothing like the summertime. Lounging by the pool, enjoying a barbeque with friends, relaxing on the beach. When we think of summer skin, we think smooth, tanned, and glowing. But that is...
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...
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...