I don't give lots of parenting advice on my blog for several reasons. One. Not everyone reading this is a momma. Two, I'm not an expert at being a parent. I just do what I know and feel is best for each circumstance we're in and pray that I'm doing and teaching my kids the best that I can. That's all we can in do in everything in life, right? So today I can't help but share this golden nugget that happened to me that I hope can help any … [Read more...]
Top Foods To Boost Your Memory
Let's face it, the older and busier we get, the more slowly our brain seems to move and the worse our memory gets. More and more often, I walk into a room and completely forget why I went in there in the first place. I "misplace" my keys or sunglasses on a near daily basis and every day I am more and more grateful that my phone has all my important contact information because couldn't recall a close friend's phone number if I needed … [Read more...]
Spa Break and a New Look
The OP Life is taking a few days off this week for a spa break.... Just like we redecorate our homes and give it, update our wardrobe and buy new clothes, change our hairstyle, my online home is getting a new fresh look. I have some exciting things on the horizon, and we always want to put our best foot forward, so with that, I will see you VERY soon, with a new look! The OP Life will be even MORE On Purpose and ready to take … [Read more...]
4 Steps to Improve Your State of Mind
It's Motivational Monday, and today, let's motivate ourselves to have a more positive state of mind! When we watch the news, and even pursue social media feeds, it's easy to get depressed. I shared some thoughts regarding social media and all we do with that HERE. So many bad events taking place around the world, and more and more people sharing the negative opinions on Facebook and elsewhere make it a lot more difficult to stay … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Blueberry Zing
It's FRRRRRRIIIIIIDAY! YESSSSSSSSSS! This week marked the beginning of four different things/projects/changes/whatever you wanna call em, and I'm barely keeping afloat, but it's ok. It's life. High school events beginning to roll (did I just say HIGH SCHOOL? a-hem... say it isn't so!).. amongst other stuff... So bring on the zing... let celebrate our accomplishments, we did it, and it's the WEEKEND! Happy Fuzzy Friday … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Dos Mujeres
Nothing to me says cheers like good times with good friends, especially girlfriends. Those girls that you know you can totally let loose with and be yourself and laugh and snort and talk about anything and everything with no judgement. This drink reminds me of hanging out with those kinds of seesters, because, after all, we are celebrating National Tequila Day today! (wink!) And being the fact that I just came back from Mexico, I had to share … [Read more...]
Out Of Office: Living On Purpose
Today is Fuzzy Friday, and I'm taking a break from serving up the cocktails here and unplugging from the world. At the beginning of the summer, I had told you I had some things I was busy working on, and now that those are done and behind me, I'm taking time for me and my family. Today how to unplug from life. I'll be back sometime next week. But in the meantime, here are my thoughts on unplugging... I periscoped … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Destress and Recharge When Life Is Crazy
For most, summer is a time of relaxation, a bit of downtime, when we travel, enjoy the sun, the lake, the pool, the ocean, traveling with our families. For me, this summer is one of the busiest times I think I've ever had. I'm not complaining. I'm not boasting. It just is what it is with my life right now. I'm sure you can relate to periods of busy-ness in your life that you might have experienced at some time or another. So how do we … [Read more...]
Do More Of What Makes You Happy
Today is day one of the Dallas Market Temps Gift Show, and it's where I'll be till next week. If you remember, HERE I talked about what I'm going to be busy doing, and this marks show one of two for the summer. When I told my daughter a little over two years ago that if she wanted to truly start a business that I would help her, I would never have dreamed we would be where we are today. But she has kept following what she loves, despite days … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Whiskey Sour
This weekend is Father's Day. I'm beyond beyond beyond fortunate to have my dad still around with me and to say that he was an amazing father growing up. So today I'm toasting to dads and the men that fulfill that father figure role to our kids. I've selected a classic drink that men have loved for generations. It's not anything super fancy. It's a timeless classic. The Whiskey Sour. Whiskey Sour 2 ounces whiskey -- bourbon 2/3 … [Read more...]
Show Me Your #NakedFace
As an American society, I think we are all so caught up in what we look like on the outside. I won't deny I love to look good. I always have and always will. I mean who doesn't like to look good, because in your mind if you think you look good, you'll FEEL good. And part of that comes with the feeling we get when we dress ourselves and dress our hair and faces. I'm guilty as ever on this. I grew up with a mom who worked in the beauty … [Read more...]
Periscope
Only out just two and a half short months, meet Periscope. The newest coolest way to see the world through someone else's eyes LIVE. It's an app you download to your phone. I'm android. You get to live stream whatever it is you want to do to your twitter followers. You get to see fun events, random babble, even church service like I saw this morning on my friend Robin's scope. I watched my friend Aprille singing in the car, I saw Daymond … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Blueberry Limoncello
Two fruit flavors I love combined are blueberry and lemon. Something about it that makes me go yummy.... and I thought it was time to bring out this classic lemon Italian liquor. Limoncello is perfect solo, sipped cold, or mixed into cocktails, so today I've prepared a slushier type refreshing drink great to sip on and enjoy the fused flavors of the lemon, blueberries and a simple syrup I made. Having a simple syrup handy makes life so easy … [Read more...]
I’m Obsessed: Why We Buy The Same Thing Over And Over
Is it just me but are you always gravitating to the same things, slightly different, but overall very similar? I opened up my medicine cabinet where the things I use most regularly sit, and there were some nail polishes.... I think I'm obsessed. These to be exact... Then I was digging thru my lipstick bin. Yes, I have a lipstick bin. Because it's another thing that I seem to pick up wherever I go. Why? Because I'm obsessed. I have … [Read more...]
What’s Going On
Ahhhhh.... summer break is here. No school... I get to sleep in.... ahhhhh. Well, nope, not exactly. Well maybe a couple of days. But not really. We've got some sports camps next week which means 6 am early rise... but then there's this little matter of this... So for those of you newbie followers of The OP Life, a little bit about me that you might not know, I have a 14 year old daughter that has her own … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Pocket Full of Sunshine
This Friday marks the end of my oldest's career in middle division at school. Next year she enters high school. She is so ready for it. And it's also a day I'm praying for some sunshine because our summer is officially kicking of with school letting out. In our part of the world in Oklahoma, we have had record amounts of rain like never seen before. I'll admit, I don't mind it over the blistering heat, but jeez, a little bit of sunshine … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Citrus Spritzer
I swear it feels like Christmas was JUST yesterday! Does it not feel like that for you too? Or is it just me? Well, here we are, the 3 day weekend the marks the kickoff of summer, Memorial Day. It just blows me away. Some people will be hanging at the house catching up on things to get the backyard ready for the season. Others might be at the beach or at the lake. Others, like myself, are off for the weekend for a quick spontaneous trip … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Ruby Rebel
Oh boy is this momma needing some fuzzies. When our cup runneth over with stuff, it REALLY runneth over. All good. All things I said OK YES. And it's all in abundance. Blessings I'm totally thankful for and thankful to be a part of. So on that note, this momma needs some fuzzy! Enter Ruby Rebel. Pretty much it does the trick, it's easy to make, and it's pretty to look at. I mean the bottle of Chambord, just let me leave it out as a … [Read more...]
10 Tips To Style Your Bookshelves
For those of you following me for some time, if you recall, a LONG time ago (because sometimes I get distracted with life and all the things I do!) I started to redo my family room and bar. Remember that? That was this past November. See it HERE. Why HELLO MAY! It's SO delightful to see you here and YES we DO plan on finishing this project soon! Like truly... I have 2 small things more to go and then the reveal. They're not THAT small but … [Read more...]
5 Minutes 5 Workouts
As much as I'd like to make it to the gym daily, the reality is the fact that I just don't always have the time. And yes I know there are LOTS of things I can do without going to the gym, but I still NEED THE TIME! For me personally, here are my excuses (because I'm keeping it real here people... ): * Drive time back and forth to the gym * I want to rinse off after and pretty up if I have people to see * I can't concentrate and enjoy it … [Read more...]
