Recently I was so honored to be asked to record a podcast for Blogging 4 Jobs by Jessica Miller-Merrell. Blogging 4 Jobs is a top blog/resource in the HR industry. Jessica is a sought after speaker, author, internet web show hostess, and professional on all things social media and HR. Not only is she all of those amazing things, she's a dear friend and mentor to me. So of course when she asked me to collaborate on this project, I was … [Read more...]
5 Things to Help You Keep Your Resolutions
It's been a few weeks since I've been here sharing all kinds of things, but as we all know, the holidays just passed us by, and as many do this with their "jobs", I chose to take a mini break from this... even though I don't consider it a job at all! It's a pleasure doing what I do here. But I had to just unplug a bit, from this, from social media some, and just take a break. So here we are back together again, and it's a new year. And what … [Read more...]
Holidays On Purpose
The holidays are officially kicked off full speed ahead. School is out for the kiddos. And the week of events, festivities, relaxing some, busy some begins. Here's what I'm planning on doing: 1. I'll be enjoying family traditions. Several of them. Some that we are never planning on growing out of... some that brings lifelong friends and generations together. All of them BEST.TIMES.EVER. 2. I am wanting to be a bit … [Read more...]
Golden Gift Ideas
You guys know I'm a HUGE Target lover. For one, yesterday's post sums me up to a TEE. If you didn't see it, check it out HERE. And we're coming down to the wire with Christmas less than 2 weeks away. For my friends both near AND far, I've rounded up a few things that could go for almost anyone... The special thing about that is these are all pretty fabulous, versatile gifts, some for a hostess, some for your wife, your sister, and I bet … [Read more...]
Target Truth
I came across this video the other day on my Facebook as I was scrolling on my phone, but passed it by, as I do so many. Less than a few hours later one of my best friends sent it to me in a text, along with some fun emoji smiles and winky eyes. I opened it and have been laughing hysterically ever since. If you follow me on Facebook, you might have seen it on my wall, so forgive the double share here. It was too good NOT to share again. In … [Read more...]
Accountability Partner
I have a confession to make. Years ago I was pretty fit, probably the most fit I ever have been in my life. I never was an athletic girl growing up because I didn't like getting all sweaty and messing my hair up. HA! Imagine that right? Well, as I grew older, being physically fit became a huge priority to me. I loved the way it made me look and feel. Naturally, who doesn't want to look their best, right? Well, as the years have passed, … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Blood Orange Blast
When you live OP, you prioritize everything you do. Sometimes things shift around and don't always go as planned. That's ok. We BREATHE and know being flexible is the best thing that we can be in life. This time of year, holiday parties and all the trimmings that go into it take front and center stage. Not to mention, when it rains it pours. In a good way! {I'll be sharing more on this in the coming weeks! wink!} So, what do we do when it … [Read more...]
Bags of Love
This is the time of year we're so reminded of doing good deeds for others, spreading the love, being kind. And I don't know about where you live, but there are little hot spots across my city where I see people standing on the street corners of major intersections. They hold signs of being homeless, hungry, cold, no food, no job. Of course we all know we know nothing of their circumstances or their story and why they're there. And it's not … [Read more...]
Luxe Loves Holiday Gift Guide
Along the theme of the weekend of Shop Local, I'm sharing a few gift ideas from a few of my local luxury loves: Luxe Objects and Lifesquire. First from Luxe Objects in Nichols Hills Plaza, How about some luxurious slippers? ... on a side note, those white ones would be GORGEOUS for a bride! Child Perfume, offered exclusively in Oklahoma City at Luxe Objects. These beautiful leather keychains... A cashmere wrap in a … [Read more...]
I’m Thankful For…
... where do I EVEN begin... So first lemme begin by saying that as much as I love all the things I share here... bags, coats, beautiful living, food, hair, always trying to lose 5 lbs (HA!), jewelry, makeup.. truly... yes those things make day to day living all that more sparkly and wonderful, but what truly matters to me are these things.... Today I'm gettin real ya'll. And you KNOW this Chicago girl turned Okie really doesn't say … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Dinner: Cranberry Sauce
Consider this a "from the archives" post... A few new peeps have joined our little "On Purpose" family since last Thanksgiving, and this is TRULY so yummy, that I thought I would play a "rerun" of last year's episode. From a can? The kind you can "slice"? Or homemade? I love cranberry any way you serve it up to me. It's YUM! I have been making this recipe since about the time I got married (which would be 16 years ago), and it's … [Read more...]
Vocabulary, Growing, News and Thoughts
I always say we're always growing, right? Well, seriously, that couldn't be more true than ever this week. So I have a round up of a few random thoughts to close our week I'd love to enlighten you with... 1. First, you guys know this week my house was a tornado and a half. From painting the family room and bar. Mostly because it was sprayed.. which means DUST everywhere. All four of us were crammed into my bedroom along with my cat for … [Read more...]
Sunday Shout Out: The Blog Issue
The Blog Issue has been in the making for months and TODAY it's born! (actually last night to all of you reading this special Sunday morning.) The darling Savannah Larsen, creator of The Blog Issue had this wonderful idea this summer, to create a magazine of bloggers, bringing together a community of real women, who might do this part time, might do this full time, who do what they do, have all of their … [Read more...]
Bag Lady: Clearing Clutter
Today I'm getting personal with you, and showing you real life s**t here. And I wonder how many of you ladies relate. I've gotten embarrassed lately, on more than one occasion, either at a grocery line, or out with friends looking for something in my bag. I looked like a massive cluster f**k, excuse my French. Seriously, if you could SEE me digging through there like I was a homeless person digging through the trash, it was … [Read more...]
Friday Fuzzies: Goblin Glow
As we approach this boo-tiful Friday night, full of spooktacular events on this Halloween night, I thought I would serve up something for you that would give you the fuzzies. {wink} This looks a bit strange but it's OH so yummy! Goblin Glow *1 oz peach schnapps *1 oz melon schnapps *several drops of Bailey's Irish Cream Mix the peach and melon schnapps in a shaker with ice. Divide between 2 glasses. … [Read more...]
Bubble Gum Goodness
For those of you who don't know, I have a 14 year old (yes now 14 as of yesterday) daughter who, when she was younger always was trying to find ways to make money. Literally getting on my computer and googling "ways to make money 10 year old". I'm not kidding. Fast forward, she has now created her own lip balms and is the creator of Honestly Margo, a natural lip balm company. You can see more about it HERE. Anyhoo, she has a limited number … [Read more...]
Fall Layering with ModCloth
Weather like what we've been having definitely calls for layering. I wish it would make up it's mind if it wants to cool off or stay warm, but unfortunately that's not the case. So layering is how I've been going these days, and I really love layering to be quite honest. It's how I travel, for one. And frankly, it's always just smart I think if you want to add to what you're wearing or take things off depending on the high air conditioned … [Read more...]
Grooming Goodies
".... and don't forget to wash your face and brush your teeth before bed!" Mother's famous words, right? Well, this weekend marks the celebration of lil miss's birthday in the family. And with that came a small gathering of the girls. Now, as I prepare for a house full of estrogen to sleep over, I'm thinking LORD WHEN DOES THIS END? But I quickly remember how this will pass and soon they will be off to college and I'll be left alone with … [Read more...]
Glam Girl Gone Camping, Part 2
So... this is kinda a #tbt post, as in, I was doing this LAST week, so technically that's a throw back. It's also, "in case you go camping this weekend" kinda post too. Just sayin all you glamour girls going "outdoorsing". Um ya. Ok.... so a follow up to PART 1, here we go.... There's this lil guy that I want to EAT up in one HUGE bite, because I'm his momma bear.... and HE's the reason why I'm going … [Read more...]
A Taste of Western
I'm so excited for another fabulous local event in our awesome community on Western Avenue coming up soon and I want YOU (all of my local friends, sorry London, Australia, Canada and everywhere else... I wish you could be here with us!) to join me. This is A Taste of Western. A fusion event of art and cuisine featuring 15 restaurants 4 wine brokers 9 local artists transforming our community into a gallery of art … [Read more...]
