You've heard me say before Go Big or Go Home. Today, this is what we're going to be talking about. Doing things in a big way. In an EPIC way. Are you wanting to start a business? Are you wanting to gain clarity in the business that you have? Increase the impact you make with the products or services you are offering? Are you wanting to attract your ideal client because you might be missing the target? Are you wanting to amplify … [Read more...]
What To Eat: Tuna Cups
Focus, determination, sacrifice. For me, this is what it takes to lose weight. I'm not one of those gals that can eat like a horse, not gain an ounce... and on the flip side drop 5 or 10 pounds just with the snap of a finger. For me, it's work. Hard work. And I know it's a challenge I'll have to face the rest of my life. It's something that I struggle with daily. Why? Because I know the slightest mess up, meaning a long weekend out of … [Read more...]
Travel Tips on Traveling With the Little Ones
Being that spring break is full under way, I thought I'd share a few of my tips on traveling with the little ones. There is nothing more frustrating than going on a trip, all to make it stressful, exhausting, full of whining and complaining, all to make it really not very fun at all. Who wants that? Not me! So coming from an experienced momma bear, I thought I'd share some tips with you I've learned over the years of mommy hood. Watch my … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Coconut Lime Daiquiri
Spring break is here! Oh boy! I'm staying home for a few reasons. One, frankly, I feel like life is always hustle and bustle, that traveling and rushing around to go to crowded areas all to come back and rush to get ready to go back to routine and kids to school exhausts me. I am looking forward to RESTING myself. Maybe even sleeping in a few days. I deserve it! {wink!} Two, my oldest child, which I can't believe this is … [Read more...]
Top Tips On Decorating Like A Pro
A few weeks ago, I shared my family room makeover. Remember it HERE? Well, today I thought I'd go a bit deeper and share some of my tips in decorating so you can create a curated space just for you. We might not all be able to hire an interior designer, but I'm going to share with you some tips so you can decorate your home like a designer. How did I shop for all of these things? As I came across them! I didn't go out in one swoop and buy … [Read more...]
Shop Your Closet: Pieces with Unique Style
I think it's interesting to have in my wardrobe pieces with unique style. Sometimes we come across a find that is so different, so unique, we need to have it because it's so out of the ordinary. Such is the case with this dress. I got it several years ago, I don't even recall where! I call it my "superwoman" dress because it has an almost cape-like drape hanging from the back of the shoulders. From Nicole Miller, this easy to wear flowy … [Read more...]
4 Ways to Find Peace Among the Chaos
Sometimes it feels as if every time we turn on the TV, or scroll thru social media, we see nothing but sad or tragic things. And sometimes it's hard to not let those things get to us. I know I'm very sensitive to some of the things I see and it can be difficult to find some peace of mind. So today I thought I'd share a few pointers that have helped me discover some calm among the storm. Shut out the world. I know … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Birthday Cake Martini and 20 Things I’d Tell My Younger Self
Today I celebrate my birthday. I'm into my 4th decade of life and I have to say, life is pretty good. I can't complain! Does time fly? YES. We had a little chat about that earlier this week. Remember HERE? So today we're going to have some extra fun here. I'm sharing one of my ABSOLUTE favorite fancy drinks, the Birthday Cake Martini with you. Get the recipe HERE where I first posted it on The OP Life. It's SO good and SO tasty … [Read more...]
Fabulous Hair Part 2: The Products
Last week I talked about a simple trick to giving my hair some incredible volume and beachy waves with one simple thing. You can read more about it HERE. This week I celebrate another year gone by, and just a few years ago, I noticed something significant. My hair was beginning to thin a bit at the top. I was BESIDE myself! HAIR THINNING??? SHUT UP! That can't happen! I'm too young, I feel too young, I can't begin to age like that YET? … [Read more...]
How Time Flies
Sooooooo... every year around my kids birthdays I get a bit verklempt. It's already hard enough that I'm like the momster (aka Bev Goldberg), and they're both my lovies. And here I am, another year gone by and I just ask myself HOW? How does this happen SO SO FAST? Today is a milestone in my life because it is my son's birthday, which is special in and of itself. But this is also the day that my daughter (and I as her momager) launched … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Caribbean Martini
Last weekend we had a serious spike in temperatures that prompted me to lay out. That's right. In February! Isn't that crazy? The vitamin D felt so good that it's gotten me a bit excited for the warmer days around the corner. So today I'm sharing a drink that will take us to the tropics. The Caribbean Martini. A simple drink with just a few ingredients (which you already know that's how I like it!), it's blend of mango, coconut and … [Read more...]
What To Wear: Mixing Comfort and Style
I don't know about you, but when I go shopping, I want to be pretty comfortable, but still have some style. And I'm not talking shopping for groceries. I'm talking those days that you know you'll be trying things on. There is nothing more tiresome or frustrating when you're in a fitting room and you have all these things to do and undo, shoes that are hard to take off and on... such a pain. And discovering this AFTER the fact while you're … [Read more...]
The Secret To Fabulous Hair: I Woke Up Like This
There are two things I seriously get comments all the time. One, my eyebrows. Two, my hair. And two things I obsess over (well there are a couple more, but when it comes to my personal care and grooming) are my hair and skin. If we have a good hair day and a good skin day, nothing else matters, right? So today we're talking hair. I thought I'd share some of my routine and regimen and some of my secrets on having these locks look like … [Read more...]
5 Reasons Why You Should Hold A Dance Party For One
You should hold a dance party for one. Really? Yes, really. Why??? Honestly, part of me can’t even believe I’m asking that question! Why should we hold a dance party for one? Because they’re fun of course, and lets face it, we could all use a little bit more fun in our life. Or a lot more fun. I have a confession to make. A few weeks ago, I was sick at home with strep throat, alone, watching the Super Bowl, while the gang was at a party … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: French 75
I love to hear from you. Be it on my Facebook, on my Instagram, and even here below on the comments, I LOVE to hear from you. And it's because of one of my followers that inspired this week's cocktail, the French 75. Last week I shared the French Martini, and that spurred on the inspiration for this yummy drink. It's perfect as an alternative to a mimosa, a cocktail to serve at a shower, and a refreshing fizzy refreshment with the tingle to … [Read more...]
Family Room Makeover
I'm very embarrassed to say how long this post has been due. A LONG time. But better late than never. I had other things I wanted to share and I knew this wasn't going anywhere. So finally, I'm sharing my family room makeover: before and after. A while ago (the post was HERE and HERE) I talked about my family room dilemma, what to do with the TV, and the big open hole that was the built in media cabinet from two decades ago. Well, I did … [Read more...]
What To Wear: The Denim Pencil Skirt
Target always has fabulous collaborations with designers, and I love that they bring designer looks to mainstream fashionistas, so we can all have access to these designs without paying high designer prices. And we doesn't just love Target? Target's most recent collab with WhoWhatWear was another great one. I snatched up this WhoWhatWear denim pencil skirt that's going to become part of my "uniform", so know that this won't be the … [Read more...]
5 Ways To Get A Little More Shut Eye
This year I’m all about making small steps towards overall improvement in my life, and last night when I found myself awake in the middle of the night returning e-mails and getting some work done, I knew that it was going to be a rough morning. My mind never seems to stop, and I don’t always sleep well so it can be difficult to get up, get going… and take on the day. So, while I was up, I thought I’d look for ways to get a more sound and … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: French Martini
This weekend is about the love... Love is in the air. Valentine's Day is about the love, and something about the French and Paris makes me think of love and romance. It's not about being with a boyfriend or girlfriend or lover. Let's think of it as this cup runneth over abundance of joy in our hearts, whether you have a partner, maybe it's for your kids, maybe it's just the love of life. Maybe it's for vacations to places like these. … [Read more...]
Shop Your Closet: Casual Cold Shopping Day
When you wear a bunch of old stuff (mostly) and you have a casual shopping day and need to run errands, and feel a little sassy and fabulous, and it's a cold windy day. This is what I wear. Stuff I have in my closet. And this is how I shop. I buy basics and staples that mix and match. And I find fabulous vintage things when I come across them. And I invest in bags that are timeless. That's how I pull it all together. So that when I DO … [Read more...]
