I've been MIA for the past few #FuzzyFriday episodes because I've been traveling and working with my girl, but I'm getting back on track. I'll be traveling again with her in a few weeks, but no need to fret! I'm actually going to be serving up some goodness from my travels, sharing my travel edition of #FuzzyFriday with cocktails from 2 of the island's most popular restaurants. Stay tuned for that! But in the meantime, you can see some of my … [Read more...]
10 Ways to Avoid Gaining Weight Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day
Although Thanksgiving has passed, I thought I'd talk about this subject of weight gain during the holidays. We're in the thick of parties and events, and what does that center around? Usually food and drink. The holidays and fattening food go hand-in-hand. Thanksgiving and the leftovers can last a week. Then it’s only a few more weeks until Christmas. New Year’s is the following week. Studies show that 75% of a person’s annual weight gain … [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...]
Fuzzy Friday: Merry Christmint
Ok so here's the dealio. I think everyone is "BUSY" this time of year. Am I right? We have parties to go to, gifts to buy, cards that need to be addressed and mailed, baking, cooking, not to mention whatever else you have going on in your life. I pulled some thoughts for some festive drinks, part because I might serve this up to some friends coming over during the holidays, and part because I'm in MUCH need of a break and something with … [Read more...]
How Good Is It
Here is a teeny tiny sampling of what is in my home still leftover from Halloween. It's combined leftovers from what I bought for the trick or treaters along with all the stuff my kiddos picked up along the way. I need to chunk it, donate it, do SOMETHING with it. Of course, like so many things, I haven't gotten around to it yet. So there it sits in these big bowls, one in my kitchen, another in my laundry room, another in … [Read more...]
Randomness
Because those of you who know me know that's how I roll, right? Off the wall and random? .... Is everyone overwhelmed this time of year or is it just me? The Mister has said to me so many times, "Why don't we forget all the gifts with all our families and lets just have a big fancy dinner somewhere and that's it?" Well, that never happens. And there is NO way I get my s**t done MONTHS in advance. Being done with my shopping in the fall? … [Read more...]
Sparkles, Memories and Pretties
After being busy and out of town working on some projects, a great escape for me is always some sparkly pretty things and reminiscing on fond memories from my childhood. via Found this beauty on ebay a few years ago. In case you didn't know what it was, it's a Christopher Radko ornament of the Marshall Field's Clock on State Street. The flagship Marshall Field's store … [Read more...]
Gifting Guide: Coffee Table Books
Coffee table books in my opinion make fantastic gifts. I've gotten several in the past and I LOVE em. Partly because they reflect something about ME (the gals bought books they knew I'd love), and partly because they help beautify my home. Beautiful books are simply lovely. (images via Pinterest) (image via me) If there is someone on your list that you might not know … [Read more...]
From the Archives: Healthy Living Manifesto
Next week marks the beginning of a round of holidays coming up. I thought this post would be great to "re-share" as we are going to be seeing LOTs of food and opportunities to be unhealthy in front of us. A little reminder never hurts, right? via Now I know ALL of these things can't be done, but it's a great thing to shoot for as many as you can, right? … [Read more...]
