Come join me on a renewed reading journey! I have been a part of book clubs for the better part of three decades. Unfortunately, the pandemic made those books clubs take an extended long break. I read a lot, but without a book club making reading suggestions, I have stuck to just a couple of …
The days are hot, the sun is shinning, and we are all looking for a cool, tasty drink to help cool us down. Today, I am here to help you get your summer cocktail on with some of my favorite party-worthy cocktails. It’s time to gather your friends for a backyard get-together. Simply whip up …
Since the beginning of the pandemic, my party throwing days have been very limited! Last spring though, I was able to throw a literary themed bridal party for a friend. Since my friend met her future husband when they both worked at a local bookstore – a literary themed party seemed the way to go. …
Are you loving summer as much as I am? The fact that we can get together with friends and family once again is making this year’s summer vacation all the sweeter! It is no secret that I love to entertain and host parties at our home. It’s also a fact that I like to enjoy …
How many of you cheer when it is time to go swimsuit shopping?? Hmm, I bet not many. Something about dressing rooms and swimwear can be a bit intimidating. Well years ago, I discovered Land’s End swimwear and fell in love with it! So when Land’s End came calling to see if I wanted to …
July is National Picnic month and for good reason! Summer weather simply begs us to get outside and enjoy the warmer days. In fact, for the last few weekends, my family and I have enjoyed packing up a picnic basket, grabbing a blanket, chairs, and a deck of cards to head out for a good …
This is a summer of no travel. Perhaps there will be a drive to visit my parents, but with the growth of Covid cases – this is still debatable. Our local numbers are still on the rise. I love to travel. That is a truth, and staying at home this summer is not the norm. …
Last January I set an intention for myself of building connections and fostering relationships. I believed, and still do, that our communities and our country are too divisive. What I have in my control is that I can get out of my comfort zone and build new relationships and also spend time fostering the many …
My reading challenge continues! With a goal of reading 50 books in 2020 I need to be mindful of my reading time. I love reading, but time is my issue – and February is a shorter month! Good thing I had one one extra day in February this year. It helped! Last month I read …
I have set a reading goal for myself for 2020 and that goal is to read 50 books by years end. Fifty – the big 50. For an avid reader like myself, that should not be too challenging – the problem I have is time. Like everyone of you my time is finite and my …
