Ahh.. it is that time of year again. Time to reflect and ruminate on the past and ponder and plan for the future. As we turn the page on the calendar we are flipping into a new year. What does this year have in store for you? The possibilities are endless! As you know I …
This Blog is One Year Old Today!
Oh my goodness! One year ago today I wrote my first ever blog post on Positively Stacey. It all started on a whim. I wasn’t sure where I was going with this project, I wasn’t even really sure what all a blog entailed. But I did a little research, decided on a domain name (one …
Looking to the Future: Ford’s Futurist Sheryl Connelly Talks 2015 Consumer Trends and How Generation Z Is Shaping The World
2014 is coming to an end! And in a few short days we will be ringing in 2015! Now that New Year’s is just around the corner, people nationwide are wondering what to expect in the coming year. I had the pleasure of connecting with Sheryl Connelly, Global Trends & Futuring Manager for Ford Motor …
What a Wonderful Christmas – 2014
Yes, Christmas has come and gone, and my blogging activities have been rather light. Between family, friends, hosting Christmas, and getting a horrific head cold, I’ve had no time to blog. This year was a bit different for me; there was a first in our home. This was the first Christmas that I was not …
Disney Works Its Magic with Into the Woods – A Movie Review
Into the Woods is a perfect family movie! I was lucky enough to be invited to an advanced screening of this Disney soon-to-be classic, and I can say that Sophia and I thoroughly enjoyed the movie! This is a clever story that entwines four Grimm’s fairytales into one tale full of witty one-liners and fanciful lyrics. Who …
Time With Friends~ An Easy Winter Dinner Menu
Getting together with friends for dinner should never be stressful! Really! So when a friend recently texted about six of us going out for dinner I said, Yes! but let’s have dinner at my place. You see, two of my kids were home, and I thought an evening at home would be a lot more …
Ginger Pear Martinis
Oh my, how divine this cocktail is! I love ginger, but I will say this drink was a first for me this fall. My friend, Kelly, brought all the fixings to make these ginger pear martinis to a bunco birthday gathering and served up these amazing not too sweet, not too spicy, icy-cold martinis! YUM! …
A Triathlon Training Schedule – Week 2
There is nothing like trying to squish some training time into my already jam-packed schedule! Well, here it goes! I signed up with my husband and stepson to train for an olympic triathlon with Team in Training. Yep, that means training for an endurance event and fundraising for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Can …
White Chocolate Dipped Gingersnap Cookies
We absolutely love these cookies! My friend Lynda makes large, I mean really large, versions of these cookies. Whenever she puts out a plate of them, they are snapped up right away! I have been making these cookies now for a few years, and like hers they have become the most requested cookies come the …
Daily Inspiration – One Napkin Note at a Time!
How many of you have tucked love notes into your child’s lunch from time to time? Just a little note to let them know that you are thinking about them or a note to make them laugh? I know I have. I most often write something short like: Have a great day, Smile, Enjoy learning …