The 81st annual Academy Awards are a week from today, and I CAN’T WAIT! Historically I spend Oscar Night laying on the couch in my sweatpants, eating popcorn and drinking wine while drooling over Hollywood’s most glamorous people–but not anymore! I’ve decided to switch out my sweats for satin. I’ll still be glued to the
As a Christmas present for two of my favorite people–my friends Jill (pictured below on the left) and Beth (below, center)–I decided to arrange a little surprise evening for the three of us. With our hectic schedules we weren’t able to get together until earlier this week, but it was worth the wait! All I
With Valentine’s Day coming up, who couldn’t use a more kissable pucker? Well you’re in luck–my friend Beth (this Beth, not this Beth) is doing a blog giveaway! Two lucky winners (and one of them better be me–which means there’s still a chance for one of you!) will win a Watkins all-natural Lip Tint. Just
My friend Beth sent me this email, and I thought it was too funny not to share. Enjoy! The Hormone Guide Every woman knows there are days when all a man has to do is open his mouth and he takes his life in his hands! This is a handy guide that should be as
I had a glass of wine before my hair appointment a couple days ago. Which is typically no big deal. Except this time when my hairstylist asked me if we were just doing the usual, instead of answering “yes” I blurted out the phrase that likely incites eyerolls and groans in hair salons all across
G and I continue to deal with repercussions from the recent pipe burst in our basement. (Okay, that’s a lie. G’s handling everything. I’ve barely even seen a single plumber’s crack). Contractors and subcontractors are coming in and out of our house all day while we’re at work, and calling G with updates. Last week
1. Let me tell you about glittens–half glove, half mitten, full of warmth! I’ve never even heard of glittens until my youngest sister Amanda gave me a pair for Christmas, and now I’m a glitten convert! I don’t have pictures of my actual pair, but here are some pictures I found from a Google search.
1. A full tank of gas.2. A cross made out of popscicle sticks, stolen from a nursing home. 3. A laundry basket full of dirty clothes. 4. A 5th Avenue candy bar.5. The Amish 6. One Clydesdale horse.It’s all the genuine horsepower you need to get your car pulled out of a snow-filled ditch the
I’ve been receiving reader requests over the past couple of months, asking me to show some of my favorite winter outfits. But to be honest–I’ve kind of been ignoring them. Now before you unsubscribe, please hear me out! I had my reasons. The first one being that on most winter days you’ll find me in
I’ve learned many survival skills while braving years of Wisconsin winters. The following is a series of posts on things that have come in handy for me during those blistery winter days and nights. Enjoy! 1. A full tank of gas.2. A cross made out of popscicle sticks, stolen from a nursing home.3. A laundry
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