I originally wrote this post about what to wear for a hospital vigil back in 2012 when my sister was having a procedure. Recently, it received some traffic and I received a comment and a few emails thanking me for writing it. I decided to update it so it remains a useful resource for those… Continue Reading What to Wear for a Hospital Vigil
Last Saturday, there wasn’t a Weekend Reads because I was preparing for vacation after a weird short week due to the 4th of July. This week, Weekend Reads is here but a bit discombobulated because it’s being written while I am on vacation. As I type this I am on the couch of our rental… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #254
Time flies when you’re busy AF! And that is how June was. Our daughter graduated from 8th grade and is heading to high school next year. We had dances, ceremonies, celebrations, and all sorts of other events. It was our 19th wedding anniversary at the beginning of the month, and after all the celebrations, we… Continue Reading What I Wore in June 2023
Amazon Prime Day is July 11th and 12th this year. Prine Day is a time to score some pretty amazing deals, and they’re only available to those with an Amazon Prime membership (if you don’t have one you can sign up for a free trial at this link). There are thousands upon thousands of things… Continue Reading Amazon Prime Day Best Deals: My Picks
The conversation started in my post on how to shop the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale… is it even worth it any more? I get you, I too am sick of Barefoot Dreams cardigans and Spanx faux leather leggings, and I have ben burned by items that seem like great deals from great brands only to have… Continue Reading Is the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Worth it This Year?
There is nothing better than being able to get away on vacation. Whether you’re flying to a destination or packing up the car for a road trip, a quick Amtrak ride to a local city or an hours-long trip to a distant destination, your vacation will be better if you pack well. Below I share… Continue Reading My 10 Vacation Packing Essentials
I hesitated to write about this tan satin pantsuit because it’s on clearance and sizes are limited. But at the end of May I got this blazer and these pants from Ann Taylor and wore the pantsuit for three different occasions in June and know this is just the beginning of ways to style this… Continue Reading The Unexpected Versatility of a Tan Satin Pantsuit
There’s just something about a radiant smile that exudes confidence. A bright, white smile makes a lasting first impression. The key to a radiant smile is good oral hygiene, of course, but brushing and flossing aren’t always enough to keep your teeth white. As I got older and realized that my teeth were lacking their… Continue Reading Snow Teeth Whitening Review
If you follow me on Instagram you know I am lowkey obsessed with highlighter yellow this summer. Actually, this love of neon yellow began last summer and has just grown in intensity. I’m thrilled to see this summer so many retailers have jumped on the neon train, as it’s the perfect antidote to all the… Continue Reading How to Style Neon as a Grown-ass Woman: 5 Tried & True Methods