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May 13, 2019

Denim and Black Leggings

I’m a major fan of black. In fact, my husband often asks, “so, what shade of black are you wearing today?” While I don’t wear black every day, I do wear it A LOT! But, denim runs a close second when it comes to my style choices. So, I guess […]

April 24, 2019

Denim Jackets & Unexpected News

Some of you may know that I like to share the love over at my blogger friend’s site, Katherine’s Corner. Every month I stop by her site to talk about one of my favorite subjects, Fashion!! Last month, I shared some of my best tips for wearing denim jackets. Here’s […]

April 19, 2019

What’s so good about Good Friday?

What’s so good about Good Friday? What must have been going through the hearts and minds of Jesus’ friends and followers as they witnessed the horrific events surrounding the crucifixion? They had pinned all their hopes and aspirations on this man who now hung on a criminal’s cross…the object of […]

March 27, 2019

Five Steps To Face Painful Emotions

I can still remember it like it was yesterday. There I stood on the front porch staring out into the darkness. The tears came as they inevitably do and I wiped them away with a napkin plucked hastily from the kitchen counter. I could just barely make out his silhouette […]

February 21, 2019

Tips For Getting The Short Haircut You Want

When a group of girls get together, it’s only a matter of time before the conversation turns to hair. And, there’s not one of us that doesn’t have a story of woe to tell. Today I’m talking about my best tips for getting the short haircut you want. Let’s face […]

February 13, 2019

How To Be Fashion Savvy

A fashion savvy woman knows what she likes and why she likes it. Not only that, but she has figured out what elements work together to refine and define her style. Have you ever considered how your fashion choices reflect, enhance or possibly detract from your personality? Take a minute […]

January 4, 2019

5 Defeatist Thoughts That Make Us Powerless Over Food

A lot of us are guilty of defeatist thinking when it comes to food. We just assume defeat is inevitable; that we’re powerless to its magnetic draw. What’s interesting is that this affliction appears to be no respecter of persons. Defeatist thinking with food takes down men and women, rich […]

December 19, 2018

Paint It Red – Holiday Outfit

You can't go wrong with a holiday when red is the signature color. And you can be sure that I take every opportunity to paint it red with a red holiday outfit.

December 3, 2018

Casual Holiday Outfit – What I Really Wore

Our holiday celebrations in Manila often look quite different than they do when we are in America. Probably the biggest difference is that we often go out, rather than cooking a big meal at home. This works especially well, now that’s it’s only the husband and I here at home. […]

November 21, 2018

This Mom’s Take On Turkey In The Microwave

This Thanksgiving, my kids won’t be sitting with me around a laden family table. They’ll be enjoying the holiday on the other side of the globe. Still, I’ll choose to commemorate the holiday by thanking God for our many shared memories…they rest securely in my heart regardless of time or […]

October 4, 2018

What To Do In Your 30s To Have Great Skin In Your 50s

Benjamin Franklin was on to something when he coined the term, “an inch of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” So, here’s some of my best tips…what to do in your 30s to have great skin your 50s. When it comes to your skin, it’s a lot easier when […]

September 17, 2018

Conditional Gratitude – It Shouldn’t Take A Crisis

This weekend we saw two major storms unleash their full fury on both sides of the globe. Hurricane Florence ripped across the Eastern seaboard of the United States. Meanwhile on my side of the world, Typhoon Mangkhut mangled the terrain of the Northern Philippines and Hong Kong. Both storms dumped […]

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