Oh Yes…These Work Just Fine!

Oh Yes…These Work Just Fine!

There have been several pricey versions of these shoes I have eyed since August, so when I saw the R2 style at Ross, I thought…OH YES, THESE WILL WORK JUST FINE!  At $15, they are a perfect fit for my budget!   I have plans for these guys!  Hopefully,  you will see them again soon!…

A Tale of Two Bodies

A Tale of Two Bodies

For the last three years, I have been up and down the scales so often…it has been like living between two bodies…not of land or water…but, literally, two bodies!! I have spent equal time as The Size 16, Womens, version of me The Size 16, Misses, version of me Sometimes I am a little slow,…

Not Your Average Chocolate Chip Cookie…A Life Lesson!

Not Your Average Chocolate Chip Cookie…A Life Lesson!

I love to cook more during cooler months than any other time of year.  It just seems right that our home should be filled with spicy fragrances.  But, actually any season is right for magic cookies. Yes, I am convinced these are magic cookies.  They have healed so many wounds…scraped knees, broken hearts, mean girl…

Defining Authenticity

Defining Authenticity

I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend!!  In the past couple of weeks, I have read many conversation threads, mostly with bloggers, which boil down to one word…authenticity.  How do we define it?  Some of the questions which have jumped out of these threads for me personally have been: Can I be an authentic person blogging…

Refreshment and Peace

Refreshment and Peace

Good morning, everyone.  It’s 48 degrees in San Antonio this morning…that is awesome!  I am sitting her with my candles glowing,  sipping Starbuck’s French Roast, in refreshing, dry air…glorious autumn. After three months, my daughter’s family moved into their house and I took mine back.  I have had no place to unwind and be alone…

Project Runway Goes Print Crazy!

Project Runway Goes Print Crazy!

Season 12 of Project Runway’s finale was really phenomenal.  Judges had a difficult choice to make between budding designers Dom Streater, Alexandria von Bromssen, Bradon MacDonald, and Justin LeBlanc.   There were selections in each collection I really liked, but I can easily see why the judges went with the queen of prints, Dom.  If…

Friday Fashion News – Edition #8 (Plus a San Antonio Giveaway)

Friday Fashion News – Edition #8 (Plus a San Antonio Giveaway)

The week went really fast…cannot believe it is Friday…but here we are!  The beautiful studs above were sent to me from EvesAddiction.com, a jewelry website. The have an amazing selection of gorgeous designer inspired jewelry…you will spend a lot of time looking over all they offer! And I love the earrings sent to me! Next up,…

Smiling, Waving and Walking…over 100 pounds LOST!

Smiling, Waving and Walking…over 100 pounds LOST!

Yesterday, many of you confirmed the power of kindness and a smile…so I thought you might like this story!  Four years ago, the man above began walking up and down the road where our school is located.  He is there faithfully every day at the time school lets out and he waves at every car…