I love following the Mix and Match Mama. She’s full of wonderful recipes including a list of 100 (yes, 100) bundt cakes. I decided to make her red velvet version for my grandmother’s birthday. It has chocolate chips throughout…
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It’s funny how much time I spend admiring, trying on and shopping for clothing when often times it’s the accessories that totally make an outfit. If I were to remove my necklace and scarf from this outfit it would be fine (a word…
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Last week I watched my baby transform into a little girl before my eyes as she got her very first haircut. I was the emotional mom snapping pictures and grabbing a few locks of hair to bring home as a keepsake (maybe this is…
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Well this sure was one frigid week but it looks like we’ll have some nice temps around for the weekend. It actually felt warm being in the mid-twenties yesterday! Sub zero temps, some broken water pipes and school cancellations…
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I have had this hat in my closet for years. I don’t wear it often, but once in a while I find it fun to be a bit obnoxious. My sister originally had it and I assumed she had found it buried in my mom’s closet. As I was writing…
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A girlfriend of mine hosted a Christmas party over the holiday’s that I attended. Since I always love an excuse to bake, I offered to bring a devil’s food cake that I had been wanting to try. As much as I love a good Betty…
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It’s a good thing I love to layer because this frigid weather that’s hovering around us requires nothing less. Today I am linking up with my friend Becky at Mommy in heels as she co-hosts this months What She Wears: Pop of Color.…
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Although it should always be a priority to keep your body healthy and in shape, the start of a new year always gives that extra push or boost of encouragement to get your butt in gear. That, or those darn marketers (which was…
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Well we have officially made it through the holidays and are working our way back into a routine. Maybe by next week we’ll be back on track! Yesterday was my son’s first day back to school and while I was out running errands they…
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You may remember that I found this lovely scarf when I was in NYC last month. It’s turning out to be a favorite accessory of mine during these cold winter months. This one is sold out online, but there are other options here and…
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