Disney Bounding with an Orange Bird Inspired Handbag

We’ll be headed to Disney World soon to celebrate my mile-stone birthday and that means that I’m in the process of planning all my outfits! Our first evening at Disney is my actual birthday and we will be at Epcot for the Air Supply concert! The Parks If you’re like me, you dress according toContinue reading “Disney Bounding with an Orange Bird Inspired Handbag”

A Double Birthday Party Weekend and a Special Painting Revealed

Tuesday, August 2nd On Saturday, July 23rd, I told you all about the special painting that I had been procrastinating on painting for my friend, Erum. I was just scared that I would disappoint both of us but once I finally painted it, literally years after she asked for it, it turned out so goodContinue reading “A Double Birthday Party Weekend and a Special Painting Revealed”

Taking Care of Mom

Wednesday, July 27 Today was a Pennsylvania day. My mother and brother live in Pennsylvania. More accurately, my brother lives in Pennsylvania and our mother lives with him. When mom first thought about moving to Pennsylvania, I had offered for her to stay in Maryland and live with me but it’s hard to separate aContinue reading “Taking Care of Mom”

Tuesday, July 26th

Tuesday, July 26th Today was much cooler than it has been lately and Jason encouraged me to go outside and enjoy my garden. So, I gave myself permission and I did just that! Give yourself permission In this fast paced world we live in, it’s important to give ourselves permission to just BE…to sit still…toContinue reading “Tuesday, July 26th”

Monday Meal Prep, Dinner Plans and Cooking Shows

Monday, July 25 The bee sting I got yesterday feels much better today. It still itches like crazy and occasionally, I get a shooting pain but I’m so glad that the constant pain of yesterday is gone! Monday Meal Prep Yesterday, while Jason did the grocery shopping and before I was stung, I made theContinue reading “Monday Meal Prep, Dinner Plans and Cooking Shows”

A Dastardly Bee

Sunday, July 24th Today was going so well and I was accomplishing so much and then I was stung on my foot! Well, we think I was stung. I never actually saw the culprit but Jason thought it looked like a bee sting. Even now, some 8 hours later, it hurts so bad! I usuallyContinue reading “A Dastardly Bee”

A Special Painting and Fighting Procrastination

Saturday, July 23rd I finally sat down at my desk to work on a special painting. My muse My friend Erum is often my muse. With her long black hair, olive colored skin and self confidence, she’s very much the opposite of me. I am blonde, pale and shy. I have to force myself toContinue reading “A Special Painting and Fighting Procrastination”

My Favorite Day of the Month

Wednesday, July 20th Today is my favorite day of the month! It’s my beauty day or self-care day. Rather you call it self-care day, beauty day or me time, it’s important for your well being. Self-care day vs Beauty day I’m guessing that the term “self-care day” is more often used now because calling itContinue reading “My Favorite Day of the Month”

Ice Cream Trail and Other Adventures

Sunday, June 17th This Sunday we continued on with our ice cream trail challenge. Erum and Peter went along with us, which made it a great adventure! Our first stop… We left our house at 2pm. The plan was to stop at two ice cream stands and then find a place for a light dinner,Continue reading “Ice Cream Trail and Other Adventures”

Murdoch Mysteries and Other Things

Friday, June 15th Murdoch Mysteries We finished watching another episode of Murdoch Mysteries and I’ll be waiting impatiently for the next episode! One of my favorite characters is George Crabtree. He’s just a sweetie! He may not be the smartest guy in the world but he works hard, he’s kind and he does the bestContinue reading “Murdoch Mysteries and Other Things”