Advertisements I feel like it’s been a long journey but I’ve finally gotten back on my Peloton! I stayed off it for months in fear of causing myself more leg pain but I FINALLY overcame the fear. As someone, and I know I’m not alone in this, who has had leg pain every day, literally,Continue reading “Getting back on my Peloton”
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Fighting Weight Gain and Hypoglycemic Attacks
Advertisements Tuesday, July 12th It can be a vicious circle. You have pain that stops you from exercising and then you gain weight. In an attempt to loss the weight, you cut calories and then you have low blood sugar attacks. To stop the low blood sugar attacks (Hypoglycemia), you have to eat more. ThenContinue reading “Fighting Weight Gain and Hypoglycemic Attacks”
Some Days Are Just Like This
Advertisements The past few days I’ve been feeling really down. I guess it’s the “after a holiday blues.” Even Jason has commented on how down I’ve been. He actually said I’ve been in despair. I think “despair” is a little too strong of a word but I have definitely been down. These blues surprise meContinue reading “Some Days Are Just Like This”
my favorite time of the day
Advertisements It’s Thursday, June 30th and it’s my favorite time of the day, coffee time! I was hoping Jason would join me in the garden like he did on Wednesday but he’s in the mood to bake bread, which is one of his favorite things! Today, I spent way too much time petting Buttercup andContinue reading “my favorite time of the day”
4th of July Recipes, Along with Some Magical and Not So Magical Memories
Advertisements For years now, missing the 4th of July fireworks has made me feel as if I’ve missed the summer. 4th of July’s of the past As a child, after our mother married our step father, we were no longer allowed to go to see fireworks or parades on the 4th of July. My brotherContinue reading “4th of July Recipes, Along with Some Magical and Not So Magical Memories”
W1A – TV Series
Advertisements My husband and I just finished watching the Mockumentary W1A. W1A is a comedy/Mockumentary about a team of people that work at the BBC headquarters, new Boardcasting House, “somewhere in London”. Basically, it’s the BBC making fun of itself and it’s doing a great job! Just as most documentaries are narrated, W1A is narratedContinue reading “W1A – TV Series”
Halloween Mani Pedi
Advertisements This month I challenged Ms. Jenny to paint little ghosties on my nails. Although Jenny’s always very nervous about doing designs, she always does a great job! The colors are DND – Gel & Lacquer – Orange Sherbet – #713 and DND – Gel & Lacquer – Pink Grapefruit – #718. I knew fromContinue reading “Halloween Mani Pedi”
Honey Bunch: Her First Summer on an Island, Copyright 1929, Red Cloth Cover, Vintage Book Altered Art Journal
Advertisements This week’s Honey Bunch Altered Art Journal can be found in my Etsy shop at this link: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1070931370/art-journal-altered-vintage-book-art
Give Yourself Permission…
Advertisements I find that often I feel guilty, especially when the weather is good, if I want to read a book, watch a movie or do some other fun thing. I’m sure I’m not the only person that ever feels this way. For me, I believe it stems from core beliefs that I was taughtContinue reading “Give Yourself Permission…”
Discovering Watercolors and My Favorite Watercolor Paper
Advertisements From my youngest memories I was constantly coloring, painting or sewing. Luckily, my parents and grandparents encouraged me in this. One of my favorite Christmas gifts from my grandparents was a Disney drawing desk that had clear plastic overlays that taught you how to draw Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy and Pluto!Continue reading “Discovering Watercolors and My Favorite Watercolor Paper”