On The 12 days of Vacation…My Body Said to Me

On The 12 days of Vacation…My Body Said to Me

It’s time to get healthy!  Before I joined Gigi at the incredible spa, I received some news from blood work.  It was depressing as usual…my triglycerides continue to be elevated as is my total cholesterol to HDL Ratio!  So tell me, how are your triglycerdies?  All the nurse had to say was the word STROKE…

Massage Messages, What Do They Reveal?

Massage Messages, What Do They Reveal?

No matter how much pressure you feel at work, if you could find ways to relax for at least five minutes every hour, you’d be more productive.  –Dr. Joyce Brothers It would be a tall order for me to find a way to relax for five minutes every hour of work.  I fear I would…

Does It Work or Is It Just About the Shoes?

Does It Work or Is It Just About the Shoes?

The Friday before a three day weekend is not the best time to go to the grocery store.  I know that, but last Friday chose to ignore my own wisdom, and join in with the long lines of briskets, charcoal, and beer; though all I really needed were a few staples.  I ended up looking…

Summer Fashion: More Difficult for Some!

Summer Fashion: More Difficult for Some!

Happy Memorial Day to all!!  Around Texas, this weekend is the official beginning of summer and it does feel like it outside.  I am similar to unefemme who recently confessed she has difficulty transitioning to warm weather wear.  I am born and raised in Texas, but really have never liked the heat.  I have friends who…

Accessories…Sometimes Not A Choice But A Necessity!

Accessories…Sometimes Not A Choice But A Necessity!

HAPPY FRIDAY, EVERYONE.  I have a very special deal for you today!  I am certain there are many of you like me….you just cannot exist without your eyeglasses!  Mine are not just the reader “find-a-million-pair-at-the-grocery-store” glasses.  Mine are the serious progressive lenses “I-am-blind-without-them” glasses!!  As a lover of fashion, it is quite frustrating that my…

Spring Trends…Making Them Work!

Spring Trends…Making Them Work!

You guys are the absolute best!  All of the ideas yesterday were excellent and I am going to use many of them!  You actually have me excited now about my low-key, low-cost 12 days off!! Tuesday night I was having difficulty getting excited about what to wear to work on Wednesday, so I sat down…

Low Cost Pampering: Is It Possible?

Low Cost Pampering: Is It Possible?

Alright, ladies, I need your help!  Here is my scenario: 1.       I am a high school teacher and the regular school year ends next week. 2.       I have only 12 days before I begin to teach summer school! 3.       It has been a somewhat stressful year and I am feeling fatigue…honestly, I am fried! 4.       I have absolutely no…

Stripes, Dots, What’s Next? A Contest!

Stripes, Dots, What’s Next? A Contest!

I know, I know…it looks fishy!  But, honestly, Gigi and I have not done this all school year and now at the end we have done it twice.  Last week, we wore the same color palette of polka dots on the same day (Polka Dot Post).  Yesterday, we both wore black and white stripes!! For…