This past weekend when packing for my trip, I was going through my closet, thinking what would be dressy but not too dressy, travel friendly, easy to walk in, versatile. And I took one of two of my “glad it’s in my closet” dresses. These are dresses I have owned for years that work regardless… Continue Reading The “Glad It’s in My Closet” Dresses
Weekend Reads On May 19th, I did a webinar with ChloeDigital, a digital strategy and WordPress support company specifically for bloggers. I have been with ChloeDigital for several years and was honored to chat with Jamila Ali (my manager at CD) about my business. I got very honest talking about how I started blogging, when… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #202
Before lockdown, I was going to a gym five mornings a week lifting weights. I did this for a little over two years, and it really showed me that it’s never too late to start something new. As we get older, our bodies may not be as durable or flexible or capable, but a lot… Continue Reading And For My Next Challenge… Learning to Scull
I recently went to the beach for a long weekend with some of my best girl friends. I looked at what I packed and realized if I added just a couple of items, I’d have a great active beach getaway capsule wardrobe that would extend far beyond three nights. I decided to take some of… Continue Reading Active Beach Getaway Capsule Wardrobe: 1 Carry-on, 27 Looks
This past weekend, I filled out forms to have my daughter transfer from homeschool to middle school next year. We homeschooled her this year because we were concerned about covid. We didn’t even think about guns, even though she did regular active shooter drills in elementary school. I have nothing poignant to say after that.… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #201
Last weekend, my family and I took a quick getaway to Ocean City, Maryland. We planned it several weeks ago; our daughter had yet to visit the closest ocean beach to where we live and we figured that while it wouldn’t be warm enough to go in the ocean, it would still be warm enough… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #200
I’ve struggled with M.M.LaFleur fitting my short, curvy body in the past when shopping online; I decided to visit one of their showrooms to try in person to see if I would have more success. Going in person gave me a whole new perspective, and everything I was trying worked together like a travel-friendly capsule… Continue Reading M.M.LaFleur Travel-Friendly Capsule Wardrobe
Last summer, Universal Standard launched their stretch linen collection and I was lucky enough to be gifted several pieces to showcase and review for you. I shared a positive review because I truly felt the fabric and quality was great. But the styles weren’t really me. I gifted the pants, shorts, and tunic to another.… Continue Reading Universal Standard Stretch Linen Review
I have been intrigued by the idea that Jo Piazza, the host of the podcast Under the Influence, is proposing to have a Woman’s Day Off the Internet on September 12th. Inspired by the women’s strike in Iceland (BBC), Piazza believes that if all women avoid social media for just one day, it would be… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #199