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...]
3 Reasons Why You Need To Get To The Beach
It's no secret I love the beach. If you've followed me for any amount of time, you'll know from my Instagram and previous blog posts that I LOVE the beach and go every summer. I literally immerse myself in all the feels of what the beach is. I plop my rear on the sand, let the water wash over me, and I don't care who walks by if I'm in their way. They can walk around me. For me, it's one of the most exhilarating experiences. Now … [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...]
Before You Start Shopping Online Read This
Cyber Monday is just around the corner and that means let the online shopping begin. Aside from Black Friday and all the wonderful local shopping you have ahead of you. Today I'm talking online. Not just in the coming days but ALL the time. If you haven't heard about this nifty little website (not so little) you don't know what you're missing. Cash back on your online purchases, sent in a check to your house every quarter. COLD. HARD. … [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...]
New Product Launch: Hustle On Purpose Lifestyle Notepads
They say necessity is the mother of invention. And if there is something you need that isnt out there, create it and make it. So that's what I did. You have heard what a disarray my summer was in some of my past blog posts, and perhaps recognized why I wasn't as present here as I most often am. Well, for one, I had to be true to my priorities, and two, I had a lot of stuff going on. It's keeping my brain together and actually GETTING … [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...]
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...]
Mother’s Day Gift Idea: Uncommon Goods
In Greek, there's a phrase that says, "Mava einai movo mia". (Pronounced Mana eine mono mia) That translates to "There is one and only one mother." If you feel halfway about your mom the way I feel about mine, I know that my cup runneth over with love. And for those of you that ARE moms, once we BECOME a mother, we get it. We GET what they've gone through for us, the struggles, the laughter, the tears. When it comes to mother's … [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...]
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...]
What About These Goals for 2016?
Goals schmoals. Ya ya ya. Everyone is talking about them. Tis the season for resolutions, dreaming big, and what's your vision for 2016. Well, I'm going to be flat out HONEST with you. Straight up. I was hanging out with my amazing friend and coach Aprille Franks-Hunt (talked about her HERE ) and I was sharing with her some thoughts on goals. Watch and see what I have to say about … [Read more...]
New Years Tradition: Vasilopita
New Years marks the beginning of a new year... of course! Many of you might have a certain thing you do every New Year's Eve or New Year's Day (maybe that's recovering from last night's activities!). Maybe it's that black eyed pea dish so many make. For my family, as do so many Greek families, we have a New Years Tradition: Vasiloplita. Vasilopita can either be a sweet bread or coffee cake type of cake that is made every … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Bloody Brain Shooter
In the holiday tradition of the weekend, I wanted to share a festive drink that will be quite the statement maker in your grossly ghoulish spooky parties. Did you ever think I'd teach you to be a mad scientist? Well, I want to teach you lots of skills, and this one will impress your guests. The chemical reaction from the acidic lime juice with the Irish Cream causes the cream to curdle, creating brain-like curls and strands. Isn't this the … [Read more...]
Simple Stir Fry 1, 2, 3
You and I have had this discussion before. Being vertically challenged isn't easy. I'm always keeping tabs on what I eat. Sometimes I keep tabs and watch it go down the hatch! HA! But seriously, the older I get, the more I try to really keep on top of myself because something as little as 5 pounds shows way more than someone who is inches taller than me. So I'm always coming up with ways to have easy throw together meals that take little … [Read more...]
How To Complete an Overwhelming Task
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...]
Fuzzy Friday: Moscow Mule
I don't know how many of you shop because you see something spontaneously online, but that's what happened to me when I got THESE mugs. And, the Moscow Mule is something that I had been wanting to try to be quite frank. So I bought the mugs so I can make this drink. Because they were so cool and different, being all GOLD and all. And the drink? It was SO easy, so refreshing, and I even sent my girlfriend off with a to-go … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Golden Glamour
Today's Fuzzy Friday calls for celebration. Actually, every Friday does. Not only does every Friday, but every day in our lives, we need to celebrate something. Every little success, every little challenge you overcome, every new positive thing with your work, your family, your kids, your relationships, need to be celebrated. It keeps those positive feelings of success and achievement and goodness going. Even if you're stressed out, had a … [Read more...]
