The holiday countdown is well underway. And whether the craziness of the season has you in its grips or you’re more like me and having a chill Christmas, this is your reminder to give yourself a little love! Here is what I’m doing to keep it chill without being Scroogish. Self-care means surviving and thriving! […]
Looking to boost your mornings? Try these few simple habits that will help you feel refreshed, focused and ready to conquer the day. And every day, not just Tuesday! Do Tuesdays feel sluggish? Like Hump Day is far away and Friday is impossibly far? Is there a task list that is overwhelming and you just […]
Welcome aboard, mateys! If you have been reading my last few posts, you know that we are on a Caribbean cruise enjoying perfect weather and mild seas. Now, in an effort to be transparent, I will tell you our Norwegian cruise is not exactly the Love Boat as I have been advertising. It might actually […]
Hub and I snuck in a quick long weekend trip to Northeast Florida and experienced so much charm. Lovely weather, the nicest people ever and a few big cats made for the perfect coastal escape. Our Highlights Here are a few of the things we crammed in and absolutely loved. Amelia Island The moment you […]
Okay, Christmas. Let’s do this, shall we? If the leftovers are all eaten and the Thanksgiving décor is stowed, we can finally let the Christmas season begin. But if you’re like me, you might want a gentle start. Just ease into it. And my guess is that most people do NOT want that. How do […]
Let me preface this post by saying that I am NOT spending a simple Thanksgiving weekend at home. Indeed, we are doing the unthinkable and traveling over the holiday weekend. I know! Not exactly the greatest planning. But with a lot of prayer and some good weather, my hopes are high. However. If you want […]
I am finally allowing the Christmas season to creep in and nudge out November. Darn it. Am I the only person who doesn’t love Christmas? I cannot possibly be. But in the spirit of festivity, I like to do “Christmas Lite.” What’s the commercial? Great taste, less filling? Yes, that’s what I’m going for here. […]
Cooler weather finally came into Arizona this weekend and it inspired me to celebrate fall! I didn’t want to go out, so in my own kitchen, I tried a new recipe for creamy pumpkin pie spice latte. From Sally’s Baking Addiction, I made a recipe I shared before: soft baked pumpkin donuts . And then […]
Are you anything like me? I mean the part of me who is nowhere near ready for Christmas? The part who doesn’t want to hear any carols or see trees or buy stuff? I do have a bit of Grinch in me, but right now, I want to keep it slow and just enjoy autumn […]
Are you waiting with baited breath to hear how our family visit went? No? Okay, well you get to hear all about it anyway! But. I’ll present it in a how-to format so you can see what I did to make it as cozy and relaxed as possible in case you need motivation or inspiration […]