Ok ok ok .... before you spit out your drink in laughter saying, "did she just SAY that?"... Yes... I just said that. Mushrooms are magical! HA! But they ARE! I'm serious here! First before I dive into this good stuff, this is World Salt Awareness Week. Yup. Bet ya didn't know that! So for those of us who totally swell up from eating salty foods, this week is for us to remember to maybe think of better choices … [Read more...]
Girl – Friends
Boys, if you are reading this, I want you to continue to read. This message is for the girls, but you guys can listen, too. It might come in handy if your woman needs advice. Being a girl, a highly sensitive one at that, I've learned a few things in my 29 + a few extra years. I think with age comes wisdom. And this past week, I grew a year older. And based upon my years, the people who've come into my life this far, past and present, I … [Read more...]
White Jeans and Pony Hair
Who said white jeans are just for summer? Not true. I paired up a pair of Target winter white jeans with a black "leather" stripe with this fun pony-hair sweatshirt. That sweatshirt is WAY thick and warm, so I saved this one for a brrrrrrr cold day! (Are you guys SICK of this coat yet??? Well, I gotta say, it has been my most FAVORITE buy of the season! I wear it ALL the time … [Read more...]
Be On Purpose
Enjoying a few more days off with my kiddos before they head back to school. Back up in FULL gear for you next week. Another new years thought for you! … [Read more...]
Giving Thanks
Blessed and thankful for so much... family, good health, amazing friends .... and the little things we take for granted, like a roof over our head... food to eat, believe it or not. via So I give thanks for all of those and quite a bit then some. Far too much to mention. Happy Thanksgiving to all of you lovies! … [Read more...]
Magical Weekend
Let your weekend be MAGICAL. Don't forget... a winner will be announced on Monday for THIS AMAZING GIVEAWAY. A year's worth of lip balms from Honestly Margo™ plus the fab bracelet on this chic from yours truly.... just because I love you guys.... Look for THIS HERE to get it DONE! Happy weekend! … [Read more...]
These Are the Best Days
If you even knew what my schedule was like this week with extracurricular activities, I think you'd pass out from being exhausted. And you're not even the one doing any of these things. I still say, I have so much respect for people who have more than 2 kids. God gave me 2 hands, and I have a spouse (that makes 2 of us) to handle it all. How others do it it's beyond me. My life isn't always this busy, however this time of year it always … [Read more...]
Black and Gold
One of my favorite color combos that exists is black and gold. Love it for the home. Love it in bags. Love it on shoes. Love it on clothes. Love it everywhere. And getting dressed up in a black and gold dress is classic and timeless I think anytime of year. Here's my take on a great dress from a super local retailer, Rakota Remington. I shared my love for this GREAT shop HERE. I had to wear shoes that weren't the "look good but can't … [Read more...]
Do Something
Have a dream? A goal? An inspiration? Word. Happy Friday! … [Read more...]
Feeling Blue
Feeling a bit blue, so I thought I'd sprinkle some into our wardrobes and our homes.... ...well, I've been seeing more and more blues around lately, so I had to share some pretties! Blouse / Purse / Lamp / Pillow / Ring / Necklace / Mirror … [Read more...]
Be Awesome
Word. Happy Friday lovies! Muuuuuuuuuaaaaaah! … [Read more...]
A Big Sister Party
In honor of Throwback Thursdays in the social media world, I thought I'd share something I did as a mom that was a pretty cool thing I came up with. Now, if you're not a mom, feel free to pass this along to someone who is and who is planning on having more children. I swear, any bit of good advice I could get from other moms, I'd soak it up. And I feel like this was a neat thing I did. Perhaps you might call this a "mommy blog" post, but mom … [Read more...]
M & M of Pop Culture
M & M. Miley and Macklemore. (dear daughter comes home the other day from school saying "I have to compare and contrast"... well, in a nutshell, this could be considered just that....) Miley Cyrus. Need I say any more? I try to post things on my blog to be inspiring, positive, informative, beneficial for our lives in some way shape or form. Well, this is something I felt like I had to have a mini vent on. I don't know how far our … [Read more...]
Pictures, Videos and Backup
Do you take pictures or videos on your phone? If you've become tech savvy and into the 21st century of all the things our phones can do (and I'm only using phones as the biggest example), then I want to let you in on one of my most favorite discoveries which is the most SIMPLE thing EVER and has been around for a while. Dropbox. It's been the thing that has put my mind at ease, relieved the memory on all of my devices, and has free'd … [Read more...]
Being True to Me
Hello lovies! Writing to you from HOME. Not my traveling home, but HOME home. {deep breath} Let this be a little deeper post than normal, but when I first started this blog, I chose the name, The OP Life, to share truly meaningful things that are ON PURPOSE in your life. I tend to stray from deep subjects because I'm passionate about so much more, but today, it's the deep meaningful stuff. So here I am with something very true to … [Read more...]
Jet Lagged and Adjusting
This is me a few days ago.... I was trying OH so hard to catch a bit of zzzzzzzz's, considering I had pulled an all nighter the previous evening. Let's see.... traveling 23 hours, an 8 hour time difference and add the all nighter to the equation and you have one TIRED mama! So I'll be back chatty with you VERY soon, I promise. And I've decided I'll sprinkle bits and pieces of my vacation (because I do have lots to share) in between other … [Read more...]
Parisian Pretties
Wrapping up some thoughts and images of Paris for you. A few final pictures that captured some of the uniqueness and beauty this fabulous city had to offer... Look at that fantastic display at Galleries Lafayette for the swimwear department. I fell in love with all the darling flower shops on the streets. I was so taken with all the beautiful architecture and ironwork. All of the buildings are so old and … [Read more...]
Paper Love Giveaway
I love techy things, gadgety things, but I cannot, absolutely CANNOT give up my love for paper. ... And I have to add a side note to this.. If I find something I love and the price is right, I become a hoarder. Please do not judge me. I am what I am and I OWN it. {huge grin} Case in point with paper. All kinds of paper.... notebooks, notepads, lists, 3 ring binders, planners, file folders (I have packages of them I wont touch because … [Read more...]
Dining Chairs
I vaguely remember sharing this topic with you before, in fact even possibly a few of these pics you might have seen. (kinda like Pinterest... HAVEN'T I PINNED THAT BEFORE??) I got a fabulous dining table for my kitchen minus the chairs... Chairs weren't part of the package. So for now, I am living with my older Bernhardt chairs that need to GO. Here's the table and what I have going on with them that need … [Read more...]
Drift Away
Getting the week started in a positive summer mode... Needing sunshine and warm weather and needing it to feel like the SUMMER. Agree? via Isn't that a bit dreamy? A house boat like that to float away on? I'll take it! In case you missed Friday's post, I'm kicking off the Summer of Love ... check it out HERE... Stay tuned for a great summer filled with lots of goodness and love... starting tomorrow! … [Read more...]
