Part of growing up as a Greek girl means knowing instinctively that your role will end up in some way shape or form in the kitchen. It's in our blood to cook and it's in our blood to cook without recipes and it's also in our blood to decipher recipes and figure them out without a pre-existing recipe. Such is the case with my daughter, known as mini-me, also known as Honestly Margo. Because we all look at her and go, "Honestly.. MARGO????" … [Read more...]
Shopping, Styling, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale and Cocktails
So... first things first.... Who here could use a VACATION from VACATION? Can I see a show of hands here? Good. I'm not alone. I'm still in recovery mode from family vacation to two week-long business trips. It's been fun, but it's now time to get back into routine. Next week maybe? HA! It's Friday! Where did #FuzzyFriday go??? It's still HERE. Momma needs a drink. HA! Here's a blast from the past for you..... Frose' … [Read more...]
Women On Purpose: Erin Bowman – Pop Star
I cherry pick the women I have had on my Women On Purpose series. I select women I admire, respect their work ethic, how they run their business, how they treat others, and really look at them as "the package deal". It's not about who is making a ton of money or has a bazillion followers, but who is living their dreams, following their passions, and loving life and loving others, making a difference in the lives of others. You guys have NO … [Read more...]
Eat This: Unicorn Cake Dip
This. Put on your big girl panties. By big girl panties I mean the ones that have a little extra stretchy room in them because you're gonna need it after trying this. I know I talk about healthy living, but I also talk about living life and having fun. And lately I've had a mini obsession with unicorns, (LONG before Starbucks came out with their drink BTW, I just haven't been that vocal about it!). So I created this dip for a July 4th … [Read more...]
The #NSale OP Approved Shopping List – Beauty Under $100
First let me begin by saying how much I love y'all! {WINK!} Seriously truly! As I write this I'm working my "side hustle" as the Momager to my daughter. You can follow my Instagram stories and catch the shenanigans. So truly that has been my focus and she's getting into mass stores all over the country as buyers are shopping for their businesses. So I decided I'm going to be sharing with you my selections as I gather them for you. I … [Read more...]
Wear This: Palm Print
Palms are everywhere... and what a perfect time of year to wear the Pantone Color of the Year, Greenery, than in the summer. When I think of palms, I think of summer, tropics, and even a bit about my childhood believe it or not! I actually had a bikini that had all kinds of these prints on them... I need to dig up a picture and find it from my parents. Isn't it crazy what comes around goes around? So I and mini me have … [Read more...]
Eat This: Boozy Cherries
If you spend any time at all on Facebook, I am pretty sure you have seen this little Cherry Bomb floating around on your feed. This is the most simple thing, I could not help but make these. They looked so simple, I couldn't pass it up. I just have to say that I am not a huge fan of maraschino cherries. Fresh cherries YES I absolutely love, but jarred cherries, no thank you, I'll pass. Yet still these were calling my name. The liquor you … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Firecracker Popsicles
I've been MIA for the past few #FuzzyFriday episodes because I've been traveling and working with my girl, but I'm getting back on track. I'll be traveling again with her in a few weeks, but no need to fret! I'm actually going to be serving up some goodness from my travels, sharing my travel edition of #FuzzyFriday with cocktails from 2 of the island's most popular restaurants. Stay tuned for that! But in the meantime, you can see some of my … [Read more...]
3 Ingredient Cellulite Scrub plus other miracle workers
I think some of us have the curse and others don't. Some have more than others, some have less than others. But the older I get, my body's skin texture is something I'm very aware of and want to keep as tight as can be. Especially in the rear and thigh zone, and in preparation for swimsuit season, it was high on my radar. Cellulite. That's like a four letter word when it comes to our body! HA! I don't have it bad, but I have a little. … [Read more...]
National Sunglasses Day: Old Is New
Because we have a national day for everything. Literally everything! But I won't complain at all about a national pizza day, chocolate day, lipstick day, high heels day, bag day, and of course SUNGLASSES day. That was yesterday. I can ALWAYS celebrate sunglasses, even a day late! I didn't go all cray on you, but I thought I'd share a style tip or two that I live by. Be different. I don't always buy what's the latest and greatest … [Read more...]
Travel Style: Smart Luggage
I never have been into luggage as much as I am into these. Game changer. Period. You will never look at luggage the same after this. Almost anything that can be a concern of yours while traveling is taken care of with these smart luggage. Meet Raden, your new favorite travel companion. These sleek, easiest to maneuver, lightweight luggage are genius. They can charge your phone (or any other device via USB port, and with the app, you … [Read more...]
Travel Style: What To Wear, What To Pack
I made an interesting discovery about myself while packing.... well, not that it was news to me, but something that made me laugh, and as I'm in the middle of my travels as I'm sharing this blog post with you, I have to say, it has made my life SO much easier! Not that I don't love trends and fun things that are new and hot for the season, I do! In fact you'll be seeing soon a few other things I'm loving that are currently on trend. But … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Tropic Go Lightly
Happy Happy Hour, TGIF, #FuzzyFriday, and bring momma a drink NOW! In case you've wondered where in the world have I been, I'll share with you in a nutshell! So, for those of you who don't know, my oldest child has a business of her own (of which I'm her partner and "momager), and it's that time of year again. Showtime. Literally. We attend every summer and winter. Well, it's that time again. The only difference this summer is we have 2 … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Frozen Lime Margarita and the Nordstrom Sale
It's Memorial Day Weekend. Celebrate the 3 day weekend with a fresh frozen cocktail while we do a little online sale shopping. It's time to kick off the summer right! Today we're making a fresh Frozen Lime Margarita, using a simple syrup and fresh limes. It actually tastes like an Icee! PIN it! Frozen Lime Margarita 1/2 cup silver tequila (100% agave) 1/4 cup Triple Sec or Cointreau 2 1/2 ounces (5 … [Read more...]
Women On Purpose: Cara Alwill Leyba – The Champagne Diet
This darling boss babe with pink hair that speaks such amazing words about living our best life. Creator of The Champagne Diet, Cara got my attention years ago and I've been a loyal follower ever since. When you read what she has to say, you'll see how much in alignment we are in what we think about following your passion, being true to you, and living On Purpose. I'm so honored to have the fabulous Cara Alwill Leyba for today's Women On … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: The Sparkling Pineapple
I think something's in the water. Lots of my bloggy momma friends are about to become mommas... if they already aren't. Like I'm seeing everywhere I turn on some of my darling gal pals accounts on Instagram a huge baby boom. Have you noticed too? So today I thought I'd make something for my lil mommas! Let's clarify that this can be easily tweaked to provide a little more enjoyment to those of us whose reproduction factories have … [Read more...]
Design Your Best Life: Badass On Purpose
It's TIME. I'm so excited I can't even begin to tell you! I've had this vision for SO long... for years I can truly say. I had this vision of what I wanted to share with you as part of The OP Life. I had a vision of what I wanted to convey and teach and mentor and empower all of the women (and a few of the dudes too!) that I touched. It's this. Living On Purpose and having this fabulous fierce and badass life means having … [Read more...]
Wear This: Blush and White
You would never know I love pink, blush, whites would you? No way! I never have anything pink or blush. Or white tops. {insert sarcastic laugh} I think I figured out that I wear the colors that I feel look best with my skin and hair color. Maybe not always, but at least I think they do! Insert blush jeans. Where have you been all my life! And blush and white off the shoulder top? I think this was a match made in heaven! Last week … [Read more...]
Women On Purpose: Mother’s Day Series – Mother Knows Best
For the moms, by the moms, to the moms... and the rest of anyone! There is no better wisdom than a mother's wisdom. A woman who birthed you, raised you, sacrificed for you, cried about you, stressed because of you, laughed because of you, was made to have you. You would not be here if it wasn't for your mom. It's the one job in this world that we don't get paid for but it's priceless. It's the hardest job in the world, but it's also … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Lemon Berry Fizz – Mother’s Day Cocktail
Happy #FuzzyFriday! The day that we celebrate life, we celebrate our wins, we celebrate the good things going on we've done, we've accomplished, we've made it through. And today's cocktail is the perfect drink to serve up celebrating moms. This one is for the moms. Mom if you're making this, it's super easy. It won't take any time at all. And if you're making it FOR mom, then even better because it's a simple thing to throw together, but … [Read more...]
