I recently had a Big Fat Greek Baptism to go to. It's much like a wedding, only a baby gets dunked in the basin of Holy Water, and every one eats and eats and dances and eats afterwards.... and eats and eats.... and dances some more. Having a classic traditional dress like this with a pop of color in your wardrobe is a no brainer. A wedding, a baptism, a graduation, it's elegant, timeless, and you won't go wrong with looking stylish and … [Read more...]
Why You Need To Get To The Beach
It doesn't have to be on a tropical island. It doesn't have to be at an expensive resort. It doesn't have to be for weeks. But I think you should find a way to get yourself to a beach. It's good for your mind. It's good for your soul. You'll FIND yourself all over again. It's just GOOD for you. Get in a car, drive yourself there. If you can fly and want to fly, fly there. Take a train. Just FIND a beach and GO. Watch my brief … [Read more...]
Show Me Your Selfie
I know I might get a bunch of haters after I write this post. But I'm doing this for all the selfie lovers out there. Myself included. Cheers to you. Cheers to us. Here's my take on selfies and why I think taking them is absolutely awesome. First, let's face it. Before our cellphones with cameras, pretty much every picture we took was a posed straight on shot that was taken by someone at some kind of event. Right? No spontaneous … [Read more...]
How To Find Balance While Wearing Many Hats
It's that time again! For those of you who don't know, I'm the mom of this teen entrepreneur. Honestly Margo. She formulated her all natural lip balms at 11, and at 12 her company was born. I help run her company and work closely side by side with her to help her grow her business. Part of that involves going to Market several times a year where she shares her products with buyers from all over. What does that mean for me? I wear … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: National Iced Tea Day
So I'm going to be straight up with you guys. Today my cocktail is a non cocktail. I know. Boring right? Today IS National Iced Tea Day, and frankly, I know #FuzzyFriday is fun with the fuzzies and all, but to be quite frank, I'm just wiped out from lots of goings on this week. Mom taxi... more mom taxi... teens... late nights with teens... and then getting news of some MAJOR lifestyle change because of one of my kids. You'll hear … [Read more...]
Welcome To The OP Lounge
Drumroll please! So last week, remember how I had something exciting I couldn't wait to share, something I was launching? I talked about it HERE? Well the day has come! It's HERE! I've opened my doors... Welcome to The OP Lounge! I’ve created this new “place” or “space”... a COMMUNITY... for people who love The OP Life and all the topics that The OP Life talks about. We can actually hang out, talk more about those same … [Read more...]
Something Exciting is Coming Soon
I've been working on a few projects for a while now, one of them already I've kicked off already, my Women On Purpose series, which my next one is coming up soon. But another project I'm BEYOND excited for as well will be kicking off within the next week, and it's something each of YOU can be a part of! Yup! This is not all about me.... it's about YOU! Because this.... I get gratification when I know what I'm doing makes a … [Read more...]
Prince, A Special Performance, A Fitting Name
Yes, another post on another site about Prince. I can't help but be still so taken with this whole thing, his passing, and really appreciating who he was when we DID have him around. Most of you 40 somethings probably agree with me in everything I'm saying and probably all relate quite a bit because he in part defined our time. Am I right? Because I have intellection (if you don't understand what I'm talking about, you can read about my … [Read more...]
Women On Purpose: On A Whim – Gina Bennett and Debbie Trachtenberg
I couldn't be more excited to launch the Women On Purpose series with these two beauties. This is close to home for me, literally. Watching Gina Bennett and Debbie Trachtenberg start their business, just as two girlfriends, having a home show several times a year in their living room over 15 years ago in my city of Oklahoma City to now having this booming amazing store in one of the most upscale shopping centers has been awe inspiring. It's … [Read more...]
The Epic Party: Unbroken Resilience
Last week you read about EpicCon2016 HERE. An event like this needs to end with an event just as big. And it was. The Epic Party followed. Aprille Franks-Hunt produced her first film, Unbroken Resilience, a film about her life, her resiliency, and her starting a movement to change how women bounce back from unfortunate circumstances. When Aprille was 19, she was raped by a man she was dating, a man whom she … [Read more...]
The Epic Conference 2016
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
4 Tips to Bounce Back from the Super Bowl Food Hangover
Super Bowl Sunday is the number one food noshing day of the year. Did you know that? I have this love/hate relationship with Super Bowl Sunday. I love it because we go to this big party every year and there is more food than you can imagine. 100 people party = lots of food! And GOOD stuff... sigh.... oh my poor clothes will be SO tight the next day! After all, it's only just ONE day right? Why not indulge in all the goodness! So if you've … [Read more...]
For All You Periscope Virgins
Yes, I said that. Ain't nothing wrong with that. You've never scoped before, right? You're not alone. There's help. .... hahahahah... does that sound like a commercial? I crack myself up! Ok, but seriously, I dedicate this scope to Kristen x 2 (or we can say Kristen squared, for my two new gal pals on a recent scope of mine) who have never scoped, and are nervous. You're not alone. This post is for you. In fact, Periscope … [Read more...]
