Friday is here at last! For all my working friends, I remember this day as a great day to finish up my week’s projects, reflect on the successes for the week, and slow down a bit in readiness for the weekend. Sound familiar? Even though I no longer report for an 8-5 job, I still…
Lifestyle
My fitness and fat loss journey
Good morning! What are your plans for the weekend? With my ankle and foot on the mend, at last, we are planning a mini-hike to enjoy the beautiful weather. The whole issue with my ankle tendon and foot took almost a year to resolve. I tried all the remedies–physical therapy, wearing a boot, staying off…
The Instant Pot: all the rage in kitchen gadgets for 2018
Hello, my friends! Today’s post is a little different as I am sharing a Lifestyle post based on our newest kitchen gadget–the Instant Pot. This brand, from Canada, has taken the pressure cooker to a new level and people are going crazy over it! While I made lots of use of a crock pot, I’ve…
Tuxedo pants: ringing in the new year in San Diego
Happy 2018! What did you do for New Year’s Eve? I hope you had a nice celebration for the New Year, whether from home on the couch or out on the town. We spent a fun overnight trip to San Diego–one of my favorite cities! We popped for a New Year’s package at the Manchester…
Wishing you a wonderful 2018
As we end this year, it’s time to reflect back on all the amazing (and not-so-amazing!) things that happened in 2017. It’s time to think about new beginnings and set new resolutions–if only for a short time! LOL! Thanks to all of you for your continued support of my blogging journey. While there is a…
Walking Sea Summit in athleisure wear
Happy day after Christmas! I hope your holiday was wonderful and everything you wished for. I love the time with my family! But now it’s time to get back to reality–and to get in some kind of shape! So today I am styling a very casual athleisure look and sharing some pictures from our nearby walking…
Christmas Decorating at my house
Happy Monday, everyone! I hope your holiday preparations are rolling along. I finally had some time to do some Christmas decorating at my house!! Yay!! I actually love the decorating part but pulling down all the “stuff” and deciding what look I am going for is the part that takes time. I have done various…
So much to be thankful for on Thanksgiving
From our house to yours, I wish all of you a wonderful Thanksgiving with your loved ones. Whether you are having record heat (like we are here in Southern California), or record cold, Thanksgiving gives us all a warm feeling of love and togetherness. Not to mention great food! Personally, I have so much to…
Holiday gifts for little ones on your list
Good morning! With Thanksgiving this week and Christmas just around the corner, my mind is on gifts for the many ages on my list. Who will you be buying gifts for this year? Today I am sharing a list of some of my favorite things for the little ones on your list. Gifts for little…
Ready to party with a natural tablescape
Hello, everyone, Today I am styling another tablescape that you might find inspiration from. I wanted to create a simple tablescape with natural elements, but also with a little pop for a get together I am having soon. I started with a soft tan tablecloth that has a touch of gold thread. I often use…