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Closet Intervention
It’s no secret that I love fashion. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, I love shopping, especially getting a good deal. It’s also no secret in my circle of friends that I can be critical opinionated gently suggestive when I see they need help. My friend Lori** asked me to help her do a closet intervention. Her request was … Continue reading
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Life Is Good #91
After 12 years with you all I can say is, I love you more today than yesterday but not as much as tomorrow. Happy anniversary love. –
What To Wear To Blissdom
So, I need to pack my bag for Toronto. I keep thinking about it. I brought my suitcase in from the garage days ago. All I’ve been thinking about for weeks has been, what to wear to Blissdom. I love clothes. I love putting together new outfits. I love buying clothes. I love finding second hand clothes. When an event … Continue reading
Prepping For Blissdom
Phew, I’m still here. I don’t know about y’all but the first 3 weeks of school have been like running a marathon. Getting up early to get the kids to the bus in the morning is brutal. I am so not a morning person. Anyway, here I am back in business. I am thrilled to be attending my … Continue reading
iPad Mini Back To School Giveaway
Shhhh, listen. Do you hear that? It’s the collective sigh of relief from millions of moms after completing the bitter sweet first week back at school. Well done ladies, well done indeed. Now join me for a relaxing evening. The house is clean. The dishes are done. Pop some corn and grab a bevy. Pour yourself onto the couch … Continue reading
Back To School Bliss
Just a few days till all 4 of my whining wonderful children go back to school. Today, yes today, I finally felt that hot, bubbly rage and an overwhelming need for them to GO BACK TO SCHOOL! Picture it, 10am, cleaning the kitchen and sweeping the floors when two of them were fighting for the 100th time in 90 … Continue reading
Signs Of A Stroke
I found out last week that someone dear to me and my family had a sudden stroke. But was it really “sudden”? She’s in her early 40’s and never sits still. She is fit and healthy and works 16 hour days working multiple jobs, one of which is a nurses assistant at a local hospital. After reporting for work at … Continue reading
How To Make A Sock Bun (minus the sock)
Hey Dirty Girl, show me how to make a sock bun! I recently posted a picture of my hair in what is now commonly referred to as a “sock bun”. As a result I got several requests from my followers on Instagram and Facebook to write a how-to, so here you go. Step 1: Make the bun roll … Continue reading
Life Is Good #92
Every year on her birthday, Nana requests a photo with all her beloved grand-babies. This year we added our second boy to the family. Welcome baby Carter Alexander! Lucky #7 to Nana’s treasures. –
I Am Losing It
THE CONFESSION It is NOT easy for me to talk about this. I’ve put on weight. Most of you would never notice because I am a firm believer in dressing for the body you have. I can rock the booty if I have to but I have to admit that I fell into a horrible pattern. Recent stress and … Continue reading
