It's mah burth-day! Ok so big deal. It's my birthday. We all have em. But being that even though I'm not as present on The OP Life because I'm spending my time and energy growing Honestly Margo, I'm ON PURPOSE on living On Purpose everyday. Those things I believe and love and am passionate about, I do live it. With that, I was thinking as I was going to bed and I'm yet to be another year older, I wanted to share some thoughts about living … [Read more...]
5 Ways To Find Balance When You Have Chaos
Go big, but don't break in the process. And if you're broken, chances are you're not going to get big. If you're broken, sh*t's gonna fall apart. I'm keeping it real by keeping it real because I've always believed in being authentic with you. Isn't that what The OP Life is all about? Living On Purpose, on YOUR terms, designing YOUR best life? Well, that's what I'm talking about today. I'm here to tell you that you are the bomb dot … [Read more...]
I’m BACK! And Why and How to Dream Big
Where in the world is Irene? Finally, I'm back home! After a whirlwind January, which I put no pressure on myself when it came to The OP Life, I'm back home. Where was I? I was traveling to three shows helping Honestly Margo grow. A few highlights... For those of you new to The OP Life, I'm the "momager" and CO-CEO of this young budding bath and beauty brand. So lemme just briefly tell you the … [Read more...]
Buying A House? ShowMeNow
In an age where "there's an app for that", along comes an app for homebuyers that makes seeing a potential new place as easy as saying UBER. Yup. You read that right. Who doesn't want instant gratification? Think about how often you have the intention of doing something and put it off, or lose the piece of paper you wrote the info down on... happens ALL the time. What if there was an app that allowed you to go on it as you drove by a home that … [Read more...]
How To Shift Your Mindset From Scarcity To Abundance
I think you'd agree that we don't walk around thinking we live in scarcity. But, in a subconscious way, we do. We are encouraged to consume and achieve more. Even when we have enough, we’re told that we need a better car, better clothes, or a higher income to be successful, and that's supposed to impress others, right? I remember my first boss encouraging us young rookies to invest in a luxury car so that when we'd pull up to a client, the … [Read more...]
Survival Tips For The Holidays PLUS Black Friday Sales NOW
Tis the week of festivities, a week of hustle and bustle, cooking and prepping and baking and then to shop sales, sales, sales! Like seriously what's a girl to do???? So first. Let's get a grip. I'm going to give you a few tips on surviving Thanksgiving. Are you hosting the feast? Guess what? You don't have to make everything yourself. Ask a few people who are coming over to bring a dish. It doesn't have to be potluck, but … [Read more...]
Women On Purpose: Jen Gotch, ban.do
You guys! YOU GUYS! I couldn't be more excited to bring to you today's special Women On Purpose featured boss babe! I am 100000000% certain you've heard of ban.do. Behind ban.do is Jen Gotch. She's the cool chic I'm talking about. Being that I am a mom of a teen girl, and I happen to like pretty cool and fun hip things myself, {wink} the gal who started this company has been on my dream boss babe list for quite some time. Fun stuff … [Read more...]
Birth and Fertility – A New Infertility Option and My Personal Story
Today, we’re going to get a bit personal. You’re going to learn some things about me, about my history, and hopefully, I’ll be sharing something that can change people’s lives. There’s nothing more empty feeling than that of a couple wanting to have a baby and not being able to conceive. This was a fear I always had in the back of my mind. My mother was unable to keep anything in her body once it was fertilized. Her doctor said she had … [Read more...]
How To Get Rid Of Self Doubt
We've all dealt with this secret monster in our head. Those voices that say "no you can't do that." "You'll never succeed at that." "You're not good enough for that." Do you struggle with self-doubt? Perhaps you often wonder if you've made the right decision or have only a faint hope that your next job interview, project, deal you're going to land, or even date will turn out well. We start thinking about those fears. The most unfortunate … [Read more...]
The Truth About Back To School: A Mom’s Perspective
This is going to be a straight talk session I'm going to have with you and what I feel like back to school feels like for us moms. No nonsense. Straight talk about back to school, the good the bad and the ugly, and letting go. Grab some Kleenex and a cocktail. Things about to get real. This post reflects my personal feelings and my experiences. And I believe as parents we do the best we know to do. That is all we can do. Right? The truth … [Read more...]
Water and Weight Loss: They Go Together
I'm still on this mission (my forever mission, being that vertically challenged one that I am!) to shed those few pounds I gained this summer. I'm exploring everything that will make this not only easier for me but healthier as well. Would you ever think water and weight loss go hand in hand? 1% of water could make a big difference in your overall self actually. If you're trying to lose weight or want to eat healthier, drinking a little more … [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...]
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...]
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...]
How To Deal With Negative People
No thanks. You can take that somewhere else! No matter what we do, whether we work or not, we all come in contact with negative, difficult people from time to time. Our natural instinct is to fight back, defend ourselves, and react to their negativity with some of our own. However, we are not animals who are led by instincts. We are humans with the ability to control our responses. To fight anger with anger merely depletes our own energy … [Read more...]
Mother’s Day Gift Guide
Mother's day is going to creep up around the corner before you know it and one thing you don't want to be is STUCK like a deer in the headlights thinking to yourself, OMG, I forgot to get her anything. So let's get started on this little love fest of mom early, shall we? First let me begin by saying as a mom, this is the ONE day of the year that I can milk it. You read that right. Milk it ladies. We do all this sh*t for them all year … [Read more...]
7 Ways To Control Impulse Shopping
Control and shopping in the same sentence? I think that sounds like an oxymoron. Would you ever think of shopping as an addiction? Some over eat, some smoke, some drink, some gamble, and some shop. I can say, while there was a time I used to LOVE to shop, I think the older I've gotten, the better I've gotten on shopping smarter. It never was an addiction. But impulse shopping? Yes, that's one battle I've had to overcome. What's the harm … [Read more...]
How To Stop The Need To Please
Are you a people-pleaser? Do you try to help everyone at the expense of your own needs? Do you try to make others happy as a means of avoiding confrontation? Do you feel guilt when you put yourself first? I hate to say it but if these sound like you, you’re a people pleaser. Trying to make others happy at your own expense is a poor way to spend your time and energy. If you’re looking out for everyone else, who has your best interests at … [Read more...]
Celebrity Style: This Is Us – Mandy Moore Mid-Century Home
Can I please get a showing of hands, how many of you are consumed with This Is Us? That's what I thought. Entire room, you can put your hands down. It's SUCH an amazing show, and I have to say, I'm equally as taken not only how beautifully written the story line is, but everything about it, especially having lived through all of those decades. It definitely brings back memories. And I have to say, I'm a little bit taken with how … [Read more...]
