Here's why I'm doing what I do. Do I love fashion? Um YA! Do I love decor? YESSSS! Do I love makeup and fluffing my hair? Um... have you seen me lately? What's all that got to do with living On Purpose? Everything. It's about getting REAL about what choices we make and it's about getting REAL with what's going on inside that head of yours. What are you saying to yourself? Are you good enough? Do you have what it takes? Are … [Read more...]
7 Steps To Give Yourself Mental Makeover
Makeovers. Come get a makeover. Your house just got a makeover. Want a makeover? Quite a buzzword, don't you think? Although you might take great care of your body, our face, skin, hair, and we're all about beauty, and even our homes, we may not give much thought to our mental self. It’s time to ask yourself, “What do I do to take care of my mind and keep it in excellent shape?” Here are some ways to give yourself a mental … [Read more...]
How To Be Productive While Procrastinating
Sounds kinda odd doesn't it? It's almost an oxymoron. How to be productive while procrastinating. Let's face it. We all procrastinate in some way. We're putting something off, doing other things than that one thing we need to get done. I know I'm guilty as charged! What's worse is that pit feeling in your stomach knowing you still haven't done what you NEED to get done, that thing that you're putting off. So I got to thinking... If … [Read more...]
Love is…
Today is the day we celebrate love. Supposedly. Valentine's Day. I want to know. What do you think of Valentine's day? Do you think this is the day to pull out all the stops and go over the top and show the person of your dreams how much you love them? What are your two cents on this whole V-Day thing? Personally, the older I get, and the more life experiences I have under my belt, I feel like Valentine's Day really is every day. … [Read more...]
Mothers and Daughters: Raising Confident Secure Young Women
Today I'm pouring my heart into this online journal I call WordPress about mothers and daughters and about raising confident secure young women. I also want to preface this post by saying I speak from my own personal experiences. I always had said I wished there was a handbook on how to be the perfect parent. There is no "perfect parent". All we do is the best we can do with what we know. I get asked all the time about my relationship with … [Read more...]
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays
Just taking a moment to wish all of you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! ... Have your SELFIE a Merry little Christmas! Wishing you a holiday filled with love, laughter, joy and rest. I appreciate and am thankful for all of you! Sending you much love! … [Read more...]
10 Ways to Avoid Gaining Weight Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day
Although Thanksgiving has passed, I thought I'd talk about this subject of weight gain during the holidays. We're in the thick of parties and events, and what does that center around? Usually food and drink. The holidays and fattening food go hand-in-hand. Thanksgiving and the leftovers can last a week. Then it’s only a few more weeks until Christmas. New Year’s is the following week. Studies show that 75% of a person’s annual weight gain … [Read more...]
5 Steps to Embrace New Chapters in Your Life
Life is a journey. Death of a loved one. Major illness. Divorce. Loss of a job. Career change. Kids grown and leaving. Moving to a new city. Marriage. Having kids. I'm sure you've encountered any number of these. This is just a short list of life-changing circumstances that mark a new chapter in your life. As you're well aware, life is full of changes. Sometimes, the changes occur when you least expect them, and you end up with … [Read more...]
7 Ways To Say No
Are you a people pleaser? Do you have a hard time saying no for fear of missing out or simply because you don't want to disappoint others? I know it's something all too common, and it's something I worked for a long time. It wasn't until I became a mother of 2 that I realized I had to put myself, my family and my priorities straight vs worrying about doing things for others or to please others. The phrase "Just Say No" is easier said than … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Balliets Bubbly
Tis the season to begin getting festive! And here's the cocktail we served up at the Sip and Shop event I talked about HERE with Balliets. Make it for Thanksgiving guests, serve it up as the holiday parties begin, but this is an easy tart drink everyone will find refreshing and tingly! Cheers! #drinkresponsibly … [Read more...]
10 Quick Fixes for a Melancholy Mood
I always say we have a choice to be happy. It's a conscious decision to wake up on the RIGHT side of the bed and choose to see things from a positive perspective and be happy. It's your right! But sometimes, hormones kick in, life happens, and being happy isn't always easy. Having a down mood from time to time is entirely normal. After all, you probably won’t feel deliriously happy with life all the time. We're human. However, when you … [Read more...]
How To Never Lose Anything Again
Does your desk look like it was hit by a hurricane? Do you lose your car keys three times a week? Could you find every single thing you own, right now? The ability to easily find everything says something about how well you have your life under control. If finding your stuff is a chaotic process, there’s a good chance that your life is chaotic in general. Trust me, this is a subject that hits home with me. Living a busy lifestyle, kids in … [Read more...]
6 Steps to Keeping a Journal
Do you keep a journal? Keeping a journal is something that could make a difference in your personal growth. It forces you to reflect on your life regularly. It becomes more obvious where your challenges lie when you have to put your experiences down on paper. Think about so many things we are told to write down because it makes more of an impact on us. From food journals for weight loss to writing down our goals, there's something about … [Read more...]
How To Deal With High Stress In 10 Steps
We all have days that are considerably more challenging and stressful than others. Don't you agree? Even seasons in the year... with sports, schools, kids, certain times seem to have a higher level of stress than others. And we all know that unfortunately, stress is hard on both the mind and body. Too many high stress days can really take its toll. And what’s worse, you could even become so used to being in this “high state of alert” … [Read more...]
8 Things To Do To Renew Yourself For Fall
Most of us think of spring as a time of renewal. Flowers are blooming, the grass turns green, we begin to think about summer vacation. But I LOVE fall. And today is the first day of fall. It's a time of coziness for me. Time for jeans and boots and sweaters and football and just good times. So even though the leaves are falling and the weather is cooler (almost, depending on where you are!), autumn can be a time of reflection, fun, … [Read more...]
6 Beliefs That Are Keeping You From Having the Body You Want
Wouldn't you agree that we all have different thoughts and beliefs about ourselves? It all begins and ends in our heads. Everyone has certain beliefs and habits that dictate their behavior. Unfortunately, many of these beliefs can keep us from the very things we desire the most. This seems to be especially true when it comes to diet and exercise. Beliefs that prevent us from even getting started are common as well. The … [Read more...]
Wear This: The Bomber Jacket
Last week I shared one of my favorite looks. The pencil skirt and the bomber jacket. Remember it? See it HERE. I've actually been wearing my bombers for a while now. I started getting a few at the beginning of the summer and I knew it was going to be the one thing we'd want to have this fall. It's the perfect transition piece and it can be so versatile. AND.... it's a blast from the past. 80's is here! YES! My time! So to … [Read more...]
Wear This- Pencil Skirts and Bomber Jackets
Even though fall isn't officially here, I'm beginning to think about fall and fashion and what my wardrobe will entail. Two things I think are must haves and are things we're going to see lots of are pencil skirts and bomber jackets. Pencil skirts aren't anything new this season. They've been around for several years, but they're so flattering and so slenderizing, it's something to have in your closet. Wear … [Read more...]
How To Find Your Inner Wonder Woman
When I was a little girl, I was always in awe of Wonder Woman. Just like little boys have their superhero they want to be like, she was mine. She was fierce, she was strong, she was invincible, she was feminine, she was beautiful, she was sexy, she was EVERYTHING. What woman doesn't want to feel that? This summer as we were driving to Rum Point in Grand Cayman, we found an empty beach that was so picturesque, so … [Read more...]
Be A Flamingo In A Flock Of Pigeons
Today, it's story time on TheOPLife, but this has a nice moral at the end, so stay with me. My family grew this summer by one member. We added Flo. Flo is the gianormous pink flamingo we got on vacation. We were in Grand Cayman, staying at the Ritz Carlton, and every day on my way to the beach, I'd pass the little poolside shop outside that had the usual things most poolside shops have... SPF, sunglasses, water cameras, cover ups, … [Read more...]
