There is nothing like a fabulous scarf to make a huge difference in your outfit. Running out the door in a hurry with no time to to fuss? You can take a beautiful scarf and change your look in a flash. I love to use scarves because I tend to wear a lot of solids - blacks, grays, and white and a … [Read more...] about La Fiorentina Gorgeous Fashion Scarves for Spring
Quick Egg and Potato Burrito Recipe
I love breakfast foods and since I work from home and my husband is home most of the day too, I have to make foods for breakfast, lunch and dinner most days. That is why I look for easy creations that I can whip up quickly with little muss and fuss. Burritos are a way of life where I live and some … [Read more...] about Quick Egg and Potato Burrito Recipe
Preparing and Paying for College
My son is a senior and is getting ready to go to college in the Fall. We have been busy getting all of the paperwork done and filing for financial aid and fun things like that. Honestly, who knew that there was so much to do? It has really been an eye opener! $800 deposit please! When I went to … [Read more...] about Preparing and Paying for College
Mailbox Monday for March 31st
Every Monday, we love to share some of the neat things we got the previous week in our mailbox and we encourage all of you to tell us about the special things you got too! These special things can be gifts you received, special greeting cards or giveaways you won on the web! What about all of the … [Read more...] about Mailbox Monday for March 31st
Uncorked Ventures Wine Club and Wine Gifts
There are some events that just call out for a beautiful gift of wine. I have traditionally given wine gifts as a housewarming or hostess gift, a special milestone birthday gift for a wine lover and a "just because you need a break" gift! It is a versatile and appreciated gift that never goes out of … [Read more...] about Uncorked Ventures Wine Club and Wine Gifts
How to Clean Your Natural Gemstone Jewelry
Using natural stones in jewelry is very popular and it has been done for thousands of years. Most natural stones, like Onyx, Marcasite, Morganite, Agate, Amber, and other similar stones are used in making a beautiful piece of jewelry such as a drop pendant, bracelet and even beads. Even though these … [Read more...] about How to Clean Your Natural Gemstone Jewelry
Call The Midwife on PBS
I have enjoyed PBS shows since I was young. I think we all have at some point or another, really - especially our children. With their great shows for the whole family, PBS has set the standard for great programming. This month, PBS is getting ready to kick off the 3rd season of the critically … [Read more...] about Call The Midwife on PBS
Bird Rock in Monterey California
Because of the long hours I keep and the jobs that I do, it is hard to get away often for a vacation like I need. The weekends have become a salvation and I treasure the time off that I can spend at swim meets with the son or when there is nothing going on we head out for a day trip. There is a lot … [Read more...] about Bird Rock in Monterey California