When I think of travel style, especially somewhere tropical and beachy and warm, I think the clothes need to be light, refreshing, cool, and fresh. And what am I loving this season? Off the shoulder dresses, of course. So here's something for your island style. I don't wear a lot of navy, but the pieces I have I really like because they seem "softer" with the detail or colors they're put together with. This dress has the white eyelet that … [Read more...]
What To Eat: Green Goodness Sauce
When you go somewhere out to eat and are like HOLY SMOKES WHAT IT THAT DIVINE THING THAT GOT A PARTY GOING WITH MY TASTEBUDS? That happened on vacation. Every day while at lunch at the Bar Jack at the Ritz Carlton, they served us these plantain chips and with it, this sauce. This heavenly sauce. I can't say they gave me the recipe, but I put it all together from my knowledge of cooking, and my family said I NAILED IT! They didn't have a … [Read more...]
A Postcard From Grand Cayman
It's been a while since we've chatted hasn't it! I snuck away for a few weeks for a much needed ahhhhhhhhh. Vacation. We all need it once in a while. There's something about unplugging from your environment, releasing your responsibilities for a while, and letting your mind run wild and free to just not worry about a thing. That's what I did. And I encourage you to to some how find a time and place where you can find serenity and … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Ritz Carlton Bar Jack Signature Pina Colada
If you haven't figured out from my social media, I've made an escape! HA! I've fled the country for a little bit of brain detox, family time and time to unplug and recharge. Where are we? Back to one of our favorites. The Ritz Carlton Grand Cayman. We do lots of nothing while enjoying lots of great food and amazing cocktails. So I thought we'd hear from Godfrey how they make their signature drink, their Pina … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: National Iced Tea Day
So I'm going to be straight up with you guys. Today my cocktail is a non cocktail. I know. Boring right? Today IS National Iced Tea Day, and frankly, I know #FuzzyFriday is fun with the fuzzies and all, but to be quite frank, I'm just wiped out from lots of goings on this week. Mom taxi... more mom taxi... teens... late nights with teens... and then getting news of some MAJOR lifestyle change because of one of my kids. You'll hear … [Read more...]
Women On Purpose: Alex Wehrley
Alex Wehrley is a national TV host, speaker and the creator of Empowerista, a movement and mentorship program promoting the independence and individuality of women. She has hosted for E!, VH1, ABC red carpets and the Miss USA telecast. In 2009, Alex was Miss Wisconsin and graduated from the University of Wisconsin. After graduating during the height of the recession, it took Alex a year-and-a-half of networking, making opportunities and patience … [Read more...]
Talk Yourself Thin: What To Say To Yourself On A Diet
That plate of cookies. That extra cocktail. Going for seconds after having a plate full of dinner. The candy bowl at the office you are visiting. For your side item with your main course... fries or steamed veggies. Here's the deal. We have these choices to make ALL the time. And if you're like me, always challenged by weight, not because I'm overweight, but because the slightest amount of extra calories consumed shows up in my … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Donut Cocktail
Fun fun fun! What a way to kick off the weekend.. National Donut Day! Does it get better than this? I think not! So in honor of National Donut Day, let's us grownups feel like a kid in a grown up way, and have a Donut Cocktail. What do you think? This isn't complicated and is always FUN to enjoy and fun to make. Honestly, anything with sprinkles is fun! Donut Cocktail 1.5-2 oz cake-flavored … [Read more...]
What To Wear: Not Just Any LBD
When in doubt, you can never go wrong with a little black dress. It's no secret I love the LBD and I've written about it several times, including THIS one that I loved last spring. So what separates a black dress from the rest of them? It's all in the details. From the trim to hemlines to fabrics to embroidery, there are lots of ways a simple black dress can be anything but simple. Having a LBD in your closet with some bit of detail can … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Cherry Beer Margaritas
Happy THREE DAY WEEKEND! Time to officially kick off the summer (even though it's not official till June), school is out (for us) and it's time to have a little downtime, at least that's the goal, right? When I think of Memorial Day Weekend, I think of big family gatherings at big parks... in Oklahoma I think most people think of weekends at The Lake.... I think of days that we are just chilling in the backyard after a morning of cleaning … [Read more...]
