Taking a few days off of the blog to help a youngster with some dreams of hers. I'll be back sometime next week… Leaving you with some thoughts that I gave to her when she was coming up with ideas to make money... I said, yup, you're young. But you work hard and have dreams like everyone else, and amazing thoughts at that. Becoming someone big and awesome isn't just for the magazines, it's not JUST for … [Read more...]
What are your strengths? StrengthsFinder
From the archives…. Consider this PERSONAL GROWTH MONDAY. There isn't a better way to start the week, right? What if someone could give you a test, an assessment, and after that quiz, you could focus on being the BEST YOU you could POSSIBLY be? I took that test. It was LIFE CHANGING. I'm NOT kidding you! It was a test that told me THESE are the things that are my talents, and THESE are the things … [Read more...]
Orange-Is-The-New-Black BAG
Basic black this. Basic black that. Black is a classic, no denying that for sure. There's not much that black doesn't go with, right? Well, one of my fashion rules I live by is adding a punch of color to your daily go with your main accessory… your bag. It's all in the bag, right ladies? You KNOW what I'm talkin about. Well, here's another one of those that The Mister makes fun of. I call it my pumpkin bag, and he doesn't like it because … [Read more...]
Spinach Chips
I have seen kale chips mentioned lots on healthy boards and on recipe posts and even for sale in bags at the store. But I haven't seen as much on spinach… unless I really never took the time to look! … Ok, I haven't. But when I was at the store last week, of course I had on my "I'm going to kick a** and only eat healthy stuff" hat on (you know what I'm talking about, and then it all fails when the fam says let's go out for burgers? lol!!)… I … [Read more...]
Outdoor Summer Entertaining
Kicking off the weekend, weather is going to be sunshiny and warm and a great time for backyard gatherings. Decorating the table and serving up the goodness doesn't have to be fancy or difficult. I've put together some ideas for you that are simple, easy, and inexpensive for outdoor entertaining. My tips: Have paper plates, paper napkins and solo cups handy in the house. (I always do just because I have kids wanting snacks all the time…. … [Read more...]
Kaftan for the Copacabanna
I wore this dress a few weeks ago that I got a year and a half ago, and my family just looked at me like, "ARE YOU SERIOUS????" They didn't have to say it. It was written across their face. But I didn't care. I bee bopped all over town wearing this mocha flowey "gown". I can't deny I felt eyeballs on me, I think because I looked "different"… but again, seriously, I didn't care one bit. I was walking into Target and saw my reflection in … [Read more...]
Taking Time For You
So I'm not going to deny. I'm embarking on a super crazy busy period for myself the next few weeks. Be prepared to see me take a mini break as well, because I'm going to have to have my focus on another part of my "job description" {wink!} But this is only for a season… meaning a very BRIEF season. Life isn't always this crazy, and it shouldn't be. But today, I had a facial appointment scheduled from several weeks prior, and I decided to … [Read more...]
Jello Fat Free Whipped Delight
I've told you before of my past involving Weight Watchers. I was a leader and coached people to lose weight. I gave them tips, hints, encouragement, ideas, mental strategies, advice and recipes. Foods were measured in points and things with ZERO points were always top on my list. This little concoction is something I created and was one of those top on my list. And believe me, once you try it, you'll see for yourself, you don't have to be a … [Read more...]
Super Dad Gift Guide
When I was a little girl, one of my teachers asked us who is your hero. My answer was my dad. Nothing has changed, and nothing will. Of course, I'm daddy's girl! He was like my Super Man. Super Dad. So this Sunday is Father's Day. A day we celebrate dads (and things MANLY, right?) What would Dad love? Some things money can't buy (like love, and peace and quiet for the day, or doing his favorite activity with his babies)…. but for those … [Read more...]
We Made It.
It's Friday. We made it through the week. Some had a harder week than others. (sad face.) I always pinch myself when life is going so good, and we're on a roll, "WE'RE" meaning not only myself, but everyone around me thriving, flourishing, and having happiness in their lives. I hate to say it, but sometimes I say to myself (and I'm not kidding…. I'm being 1000000% authentic and real sharing my feelings here…. ) is this TOO … [Read more...]
