Who says money doesn't grow on trees? How about a money tree? You can MAKE it grow on trees. {wink!} Perfect gift for someone who has everything or who you know would love to treat herself to whatever she wants.… … a sister… … a graduate ... …. or even one of your bff's! I think a money tree is a welcome gift in my book. Wouldn't … [Read more...]
Friday’s Five
1. School's officially O.U.T. Seriously…. where did the time go? It seems like YESTERDAY we were JUST on vacation and I was just here…. Like… weren't we JUST on vacation? 2. Ok on the same note, my lil guy was JUST liller like YESTERDAY too? I went over that boo hoo stuff last week, so I'll save it. Actually, this has been QUITE therapeutic believe it or not, and I got lots of that out of my system I think. HOWEVER, I … [Read more...]
A Lucky Winner and Growing Up
Fiiiiiiirst, tickled pink to announce a winner to the wonderful giveaway Gil's had for a $50 gift certificate…. @lyric marie, gurrrrrl! You lucky dawg! That's you! I'll email you the deets so you can begin shopping! Congrats to you! Thank you Gil's for spreading the love from your store and letting me share a bit of you with the rest of the world! So something has been on my mind and it's been leaving me with an … [Read more...]
Happy Mother’s Day
To all the mamas out there... We finally GET IT when we become one. Agree? Greatest love of all! … [Read more...]
#WesternAveOKC #WesternAveScout
Don't be fooled if you don't recognize the number. Answer your calls. Because this is what happened to me. For real. I get this call a few weeks ago and the area code was not 405, nor was it one that I knew my family resided in, so I was like, hmmmmm… a solicitor. Screening it. Nope. Not gonna take it. Then I was like, just answer it. So I did. The lady asked for me, and I, on the defensive said, "who is calling????" and she sweetly … [Read more...]
Friday’s Fabulous Five
Five things that are pretty stinkin fabulous as I'm thinkin about this past week…. 1. The most spontaneous things are some of the best things in life. Agree? 2. I feel like there are higher forces that be at work here…. in other words, things happen the way they are SUPPOSED to happen…. even if it all seems chaotic… it's ok... (This would be me "bumping into" my other half with my son and two other boys in the middle of … [Read more...]
#TBT: Camping Out
This is where you get the auto responder message, and yup. I'm out of the office. Camping, yet again, with my daughter…. Got the LITERALLY last minute call, on the eve of the big departure about 5:30 pm, so OFF in a whirlwind I go! Three years in a row, gone camping with the little miss…. … and loving every minute of it. #pricelessmoments … [Read more...]
S’mores Waffles
You read that right. S'mores waffles. I didn't come up with this one. Actually, I heard this at the salon last week as I was getting my hair cut and colored (and as my mom would say as I was growing up, "I heard it at the beauty shop!"). The gal next to me was saying she was at the Arts Council Festival of the Arts the night before and had the MOST amazing s'mores waffles. My ears PERKED up. I'm like whaaaaaaaaa? ya. I said, "sorry not … [Read more...]
Does Your Cell Phone Have You Covered?
This weekend entailed a trip down I-35 to Plano, Texas for a soccer tournament, and amongst all of our gear that we had with us, the one thing we could NEVER forget is our LIFELINE of all lifeline: our cell phone. This issue that is up for discussion today is one that has slowly "annoyed" me more and more with each trip I venture down this strip of highway. It's not that I cannot live for 3 hours without my phone, but for the mere fact that we … [Read more...]
Finding Love in What You Do
The word "work" can be interpreted in so many ways. When many think about the word "work", it can have a negative connotation that goes with it…. like an exertion of labor. Something you HAVE to do…. {grunt!} And we can all agree, that those of us who have a job of sorts, technically speaking, we "work", right? It makes sense, right? Do you love what you do? Then it probably doesn't feel like work all … [Read more...]
Turning 2, journeys and jumping in.
Happy Birthday to this piece of me that I share with all of you, The OP Life. Actually, officially, last week was The OP Life's birthday, but I was engulfed in an awesome project called Oklahoma Fashion Week, and had to put myself aside, and had to share that with all of you first and foremost. … [Read more...]
Semi-Homemade Greek Pork Chops and Potatoes
This was a little din din I whipped up the other night, and as you all know, I seriously just throw stuff together, with no measuring, just whatever. I think it's how I was raised, watching my mom add a little of this, a little of that, understanding what seasonings compliment each other, and what don't. So, I roll with it. And anything that is a homemade meal for my family amidst our chaotic evenings with homework, sports, and events and … [Read more...]
Girlfriend’s Car Survival Kit
Girlfriends, listen up. I've put together a little "survival kit" for us. Not talking jumper cables or the AAA card… I'm talking a girl's NECESSITIES! Cute bag to keep all the goods together. (similar) Breath mints Mini hand cream Small perfume Lip balms Hair ties Hair clippy Dental floss Wipes Asprin, advil, tylenol or whatever works for you Small notepad (similar) Am I right or am I right? In case we … [Read more...]
Make it happen.
Friday. Everyone's like OMG TGIF! Well, I want to leave you with a positive thought going into the weekend.... Time to unwind the next few days... but also time to get recharged for the following week. Why? Because you're going to do THIS. Because you're going to MAKE THINGS HAPPEN. So go on.... enjoy the weekend, and get ready to get recharged to make things happen next week. They're not going to happen if you … [Read more...]
OP: The Good Stuff
FIRST HIT YOUR MUTE BUTTON NOW! because there is a Vine video here that will WAKE the neighbors! {That was your Monday morning wake up call!LOL!} As another spring break has come to an end and our daily routines begin again, I wanted to share some thoughts on the little things in life and taking them for granted.... After all, this is the good stuff in life. My family and I took a mini get away this past week, partly for business and partly … [Read more...]
Dreaming of….
Sometimes we're go go go... and after it's a go go go we need to take a break to just breathe... Not because we're out of breath, but because we have MORE good stuff to come... and we need a break to simply gather our thoughts, reset, refresh and recharge.... Dreaming of this amazing place where the sounds of the crashing waves take me away from everything and anything. To a place where I reach deep inside and get … [Read more...]
#fabnewyou
That would be short for Fabulous New You. You might have seen or hear me say a thing or two about it on Facebook. Hosted by Women Recharged, Aprille Franks Hunt put on quite a shin-dig day.... I was humbled and honored to be asked to be on the success panel and amongst a part of such an amazing group of individuals who had so many great life stories to share of trials and tribulations, personal growth, and success as they … [Read more...]
Personal Assistant Winner and Stuff
What a week to say the least... First lemme begin with a drumroll of an announcement... the winner of 3 hours of Personal Assistant time with The Riley Group. rhondaboyle..... Whoop whoop! You're the lucky winner! Look in your email for a message from me! You lucky dawg you! I know this was a hot item. Tons of peeps wanted this. The comments on facebook were turning vicious! HA! Now on to STUFF. Random stuff. Just … [Read more...]
Essentials Shopping Simplified
As I was coming up for the title of my post all I could think of were some key phrases... Calgon Take Me Away Shopping's Best Kept Secret A Lifesaver of a Website Where Were You All This Time .... does that give you any indication as to how wonderful this site has been for me? Am I talking about fabulous shoes? No. Designer purses? Nope. Gorgeous jewelry? Nah. How bout a place that will give me the BEST hair and nail tips? Not … [Read more...]
Girl – Friends
Boys, if you are reading this, I want you to continue to read. This message is for the girls, but you guys can listen, too. It might come in handy if your woman needs advice. Being a girl, a highly sensitive one at that, I've learned a few things in my 29 + a few extra years. I think with age comes wisdom. And this past week, I grew a year older. And based upon my years, the people who've come into my life this far, past and present, I … [Read more...]
