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: Coconut Lime Daiquiri
Spring break is here! Oh boy! I'm staying home for a few reasons. One, frankly, I feel like life is always hustle and bustle, that traveling and rushing around to go to crowded areas all to come back and rush to get ready to go back to routine and kids to school exhausts me. I am looking forward to RESTING myself. Maybe even sleeping in a few days. I deserve it! {wink!} Two, my oldest child, which I can't believe this is … [Read more...]
Top Tips On Decorating Like A Pro
A few weeks ago, I shared my family room makeover. Remember it HERE? Well, today I thought I'd go a bit deeper and share some of my tips in decorating so you can create a curated space just for you. We might not all be able to hire an interior designer, but I'm going to share with you some tips so you can decorate your home like a designer. How did I shop for all of these things? As I came across them! I didn't go out in one swoop and buy … [Read more...]
Shop Your Closet: Pieces with Unique Style
I think it's interesting to have in my wardrobe pieces with unique style. Sometimes we come across a find that is so different, so unique, we need to have it because it's so out of the ordinary. Such is the case with this dress. I got it several years ago, I don't even recall where! I call it my "superwoman" dress because it has an almost cape-like drape hanging from the back of the shoulders. From Nicole Miller, this easy to wear flowy … [Read more...]
4 Ways to Find Peace Among the Chaos
Sometimes it feels as if every time we turn on the TV, or scroll thru social media, we see nothing but sad or tragic things. And sometimes it's hard to not let those things get to us. I know I'm very sensitive to some of the things I see and it can be difficult to find some peace of mind. So today I thought I'd share a few pointers that have helped me discover some calm among the storm. Shut out the world. I know … [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...]
Fabulous Hair Part 2: The Products
Last week I talked about a simple trick to giving my hair some incredible volume and beachy waves with one simple thing. You can read more about it HERE. This week I celebrate another year gone by, and just a few years ago, I noticed something significant. My hair was beginning to thin a bit at the top. I was BESIDE myself! HAIR THINNING??? SHUT UP! That can't happen! I'm too young, I feel too young, I can't begin to age like that YET? … [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...]
Fuzzy Friday: Caribbean Martini
Last weekend we had a serious spike in temperatures that prompted me to lay out. That's right. In February! Isn't that crazy? The vitamin D felt so good that it's gotten me a bit excited for the warmer days around the corner. So today I'm sharing a drink that will take us to the tropics. The Caribbean Martini. A simple drink with just a few ingredients (which you already know that's how I like it!), it's blend of mango, coconut and … [Read more...]
What To Wear: Mixing Comfort and Style
I don't know about you, but when I go shopping, I want to be pretty comfortable, but still have some style. And I'm not talking shopping for groceries. I'm talking those days that you know you'll be trying things on. There is nothing more tiresome or frustrating when you're in a fitting room and you have all these things to do and undo, shoes that are hard to take off and on... such a pain. And discovering this AFTER the fact while you're … [Read more...]
