It feels funny using the word ābeautyā associated with my cosmetic and skin care routine, but I donāt know what else to call my latest purchases. After a trip to TJ Maxx and Ulta, I got a nice beauty haul to share with you. Itās always good for me to stop by TJ Maxx before […]
Thank you for your comments on the Christmas chili bar post. Here is my official recipe for slow cooker beef and bean chili. If you’ve been with me a while you know I love soups and I love my slow cooker. And chili may be my all-time favorite. I’ve shared before, but I’m typing this […]
The hustle and bustle of holiday season is not for me. I donāt attend a lot of parties, bake cookies or do much decking of the halls. But, a simple comfort meal homemade with love? And sharing the meal with our neighbors? Yes, please. Beef and bean chili in the slow cooker, homemade cornbread muffins […]
Inspired by an online recipe for the most beautiful peppermint sugar scrub for holiday gifting, I gave the project a whirl and came out with two homemade sugar scrubs. This recipe couldnāt be easier and guess what?Ā You know me ā it calls for ingredients I already have on hand. Oh, except for the food […]
Hello, my friends. Potpourri is my chatty post catching you up on what we have been doing and providing recommendations on what I love. And.Ā Maybe just letting you know about what I donāt love but what is necessary.Ā Like exercise. Or bad books. What Iām Doing Let me start this by saying that I […]
Youāve heard of personal shoppers. As in setting up an appointment with a store employee to help you find perfect outfits. But me? I have a personal, personal shopper! DF Evon has a hobby job working at J Crew Factory and gave me white glove service this week as we did some wardrobe refreshing for […]
If your holiday season seems really busy, this might be a good time to slow down and administer self-care. Today I have you covered with a recipe for a hydrating DIY hand mask. Prepping for an evening out spurred me to do a little extra self-care that I had been slacking on lately. And Iām […]
(For Free) Do you know what is best about enjoying the holidays? When you put zero work into it! Here are a few ways Iāve been having holiday fun (for free) and soaking up a little Christmas spirit. Holiday Stroll Our outstanding December weather has allowed me to be outside walking almost every day. Bright […]
(That Have Absolutely, Positively Nothing to Do With Christmas) We have not had a shopping trip in a long time, so I thought I would show you some new purchases that receive a big thumbs up from me. And yes, they have absolutely, positively nothing to do with Christmas. But. I started this post while […]