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...]
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...]
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...]
Fuzzy Friday: Pineapple Plush
Fuzzy Friday means cheers to the weekend. And can I just say, whew!... but it's only just begun for me! {wink!} A little fruity vodka concoction I share with you today... shake and dump it out. That doesn't sound that appealing, but that's how you do it, because on this little number, we're using frozen pineapple chunks as the ice. The more you let the pineapple settle and marry the vodka, the better it is. Pineapple Plush Strawberry … [Read more...]
My Life In Pictures
So being #OnPurpose as I am, I've got to keep it real, right? So that's what I'm talking about today. Keeping it real. You guys know I wear many hats... It's so funny because this blog really is a reflection of so many things I'm passionate about... about fashion (always.. ask anyone who has known me as a child!), interior design (since I've had a place on my own... ask anyone!), to taking care of ourselves, beauty, health, fitness, … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: The Irish Relaxer
Spring is full of rainy days and lots of those days are kinda chilly, and this week was one of those weeks. One of these chilly rainy afternoons, I decided to make myself a cup of coffee because it just sounded good... note that I'm not a regular coffee drinker. And I didn't want it because I needed that burst of caffeine... I wanted it for that warm-me-up-fuzzy-feeling inside. So I made my coffee... then I was like hmmmm... lets throw in … [Read more...]
Know Your Strengths
Wouldn't it be great to have a tool that could help you get a better understanding of who YOU are so you can be the BEST version of yourself as well as having an understanding of those around you so you can go thru life with less stress, more joy, more fun, more peace, living more On Purpose? And this applies not only for you personally but in your relationships as well. It could be your family, your friends, your co-workers, even people you … [Read more...]
Fabulous New Life
Many of you saw that I was recently a part of an incredible conference, the 2nd annual Fabulous New You conference this past March. Last year I was on the speakers panel and this year my daughter, Honestly Margo, participated on the speakers panel. This year, I had a different part. Along with 27 other women, I co-authored a book, and that was the release and launch of my very first book, Fabulous New Life. It just so happened that it came … [Read more...]
Let’s Be Like Flowers…
Thinking about spring.... Can I get an "ahhhhhhhh"? Spring for me represents freshness, newness, a rebirth, growth and new energy. I thought I'd let the flowers in bloom bring us our source of inspiration as I think about the season of spring an what it represents... Truth, right? Just be the flower you were meant to be and just BLOOM. Forget about what everyone else is doing and comparing and competing. The flowers … [Read more...]
40 Effed Up Things About Being 40
This past week marks another year gone by in my life. It's not a milestone birthday, however, there are so many things that are making me feel way older than I feel, if that makes any sense at all. Nevermind the fact that I don't see nearly as many 40 somethings blogging as I do 20 somethings. As these young women prepare to get married, have children, I'm preparing myself for additional vehicles and drivers in the family. Yup. I might think … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Snickerdoodle Martinis
This super yummmmmmy concoction is something if you say too loud, the kids will come running and want some. And although it looks kinda fancy, it's the simplest thing to make. If you're craving cookies, this is definitely a drink to make. Maybe an alternative to dessert? Serve up this sweet treat. I put my own little twist on this recipe which makes it even better! Snickerdoodle Martinis: 3 oz. half and half (I used … [Read more...]
Settling for Average and Striving for Excellence
I was thinking recently about goals and things I'm pursuing and some thoughts that some others have shared with me and how my thinking had changed them. They said after working with me, there's no more average, there's only excellence. Wow! And I paused and said, to myself, "well, of course! I mean, how ELSE could it be? It can't be anything BUT that. Average just isn't good enough for me." I have always been a perfectionist. That … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Chocolate Russian
It's still bitter cold out and so I'm in the mood for something to warm me up. Kinda like comfort food, but in the likes of a cocktail, because after all, it IS Friday, and that means, Fuzzy Friday time. Chocolate Russian 2 oz Kahlua 1 oz vodka hot cocoa Pour Kahlua and vodka into your mug of hot cocoa. Stir and enjoy. Nothing like hot cocoa by the fire to make you feel all cozy, and a little extra … [Read more...]
A Bit of Fit: My Fitbit
Most everyone who knows me knows that I try to make OP decisions on food and drink to be as healthy and lean as I can. And, I'm also getting my tush back into the gym as much as I can on a regular basis (when I'm not playing nurse to my kiddos!). Well, Santa Claus seemed to catch wind of this, so he brought me a Fitbit for Christmas. I had heard of them and seen tons of devices out there that are worn to monitor activity, steps, etc, but I … [Read more...]
Workplace Wardrobe Essentials
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...]
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...]
