Although we've had some weather that was hotter than Hades here in the Midwest, I have been going through my closet a bit and was reminded of a few super cute items which I received back before the world stopped (aka Pre-COVID). Unfortunately, I lost them in the...
We're all sick of COVID and I can barely remember the last time I was in a Target or major department store, the places I gravitate to when a celebration is around the corner and I need a batch of cards. But the world is a changed place and just because many of us...
Making clothing from hemp is not a new idea and there are quite a few benefits from doing so. But unfortunately, the hemp plant has gotten a bad rep for political reasons that have nothing to do with its many industrial uses or incredible durability. Thankfully it has...
If you've met me in person, you may or may not have noticed that I have my ears gauged. What's that you ask? Well basically, I have gigantic holes in my ears instead of little dainty ones. Not like the size of a quarter or an apple like some people...but more like the...
Your clothes can enhance your mood; they can make you feel good or they can depress you. You don’t have to dress to impress, but you should remember in today’s society that the way a person looks is becoming increasingly important. How to choose the perfect...
For the last while, I have been on the lookout for a good hat. Something that I could use in cooler weather to keep my hair put -- and that just looks good on me as well. And since yesterday was "Hat Day", I thought it would be a good time to tell you about my latest...
As you have probably heard by now, I recently became a running junkie. It all started rather innocently, when my dear husband suggested we run the Berlin Marathon in 2013. Together. Which was kinda funny at the time because I don't run. Ever. In fact, I thought I...
Whew. What a couple of weeks it's been! Hope you've had a great start into 2013 so far. We sure have been having some fun around here! Mack got some really cute clothes for Christmas from various sources, and she was wearing some of them to brunch the day after...
You may have read last week that I'm one of the newest in a very short list of Evernote Ambassadors around the globe. As a small business ambassador, I not only get to meet other cool and interesting small business owners all over the place, but I also get to talk to...
One thing you learn quickly when living in Berlin is that layers are necessary almost all year round. It's just the thickness and warmth level of the layers that changes! And I have a mentioned that Berliners are quite fashionable?? When we moved here, it became...
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