As I'm getting into the thick of spring break with my family, I wanted to keep things real here. Spring break began last week and we actually did end up taking a little out-of-town venture to spend time with family. One of the most beautiful people I had the honor of calling aunt left our earth, and we traveled to be with family and to celebrate this matriarch's life. Which put some things into perspective for me.... (... The Mister … [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...]
I’m Thankful For…
... where do I EVEN begin... So first lemme begin by saying that as much as I love all the things I share here... bags, coats, beautiful living, food, hair, always trying to lose 5 lbs (HA!), jewelry, makeup.. truly... yes those things make day to day living all that more sparkly and wonderful, but what truly matters to me are these things.... Today I'm gettin real ya'll. And you KNOW this Chicago girl turned Okie really doesn't say … [Read more...]
Making Memories: The Ritz Carlton Grand Cayman
I don't know how you and your family travel, but we go thru this "do we go back to the place we LOVE or try something new" issue every year. And year after year, we end up picking our favorite place, because, well, it's our favorite place. We can't imagine anything better, for many reasons, some of which you'll see below... Let me take you on a mini vacation to see what love to call "our second home", The Ritz Carlton in Grand … [Read more...]
… And Away We Go….
The fam and I are off for a much needed summer vacation...... FYI, The Mister isn't particularly fond of the black hat. He said if I take it, he won't sit next to me.... hmmmmmmm... awfully tempting! HA! He actually said I looked like the widow on Jaws! LOL! But on a more serious note.... I say I'm going to check out from here for the next 10 days ... maybe 12.... but then again, I might change my mind and … [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...]
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...]
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...]
Mountain Goats, A Sunset and Humpty Dumpty
A fun video to get your weekend going... Taken on the cliffs of the island of Kefalonia in Greece. http://youtu.be/CzSBUHwBaWE Here is what we saw when we got out.... (ignore the all day windblown hair and no makeup.... ) Myrtos beach, noted as one of Greece's best beaches. A magnificent view to say the least.... I wish I could take all of you there with me.... wouldn't we have a ball down there??? Maybe … [Read more...]
Take Me To The Beach Friday
This weekend marks the official end of summer. But, in some ways, I wish it still were summer, don't you? (Where I live, we are in the sweltering heat of 100, so it doesn't feel like fall yet, trust me!) Who doesn't want to kick some sand around and be at the beach all day??? I know that is one of my favorite things because I let go of everything and escape. So today I'm inviting you with me to Avithos Beach in Kefalonia in Greece. Sit back, … [Read more...]
Holiday Traditions
I don't know if you have any holiday tradition with family and friends, but we started a tradition several years ago that is super fun. Gingerbread house making! Mini-me's Godmother and I started several years ago getting our kids together for the ANNUAL GINGERBREAD HOUSE MAKING EVENT. Our kids have SO much fun coming up with different designs every year for the roofs, the doors, windows, even walkways! We love to have a buffet of candy … [Read more...]
I am thankful for…
As Greeks celebrating Thanksgiving, people ask me all the time, "Do you eat turkey on Thanksgiving?" Yes! Of COURSE we do!... and stuffing, and I made a mean cranberry sauce (not the canned stuff), with all the fixins that come with traditional Thanksgiving. Now.... we DO throw in a few spanakopites and some tiropites, and MAYBE some feta cheese and olives, too! And depending on whose home you go to, you might get some pastichio on the side. … [Read more...]
