Are you a skinny jeans or a boot leg jeans kind of gal? I love a boot leg jean or jeans with a little flare to help balance out my hips. However, a few days ago I did the unthinkable and bought a pair of skinny jeans. To be truthful they aren't even skinny jeans, but jeggings! Insert a huge gasp here. … [Read more...]
Bath and Body Works Sleep Collection
If you need help getting a good nights sleep this holiday season I recommend Bath and Body Works lavender vanilla pillow mist. I just gave it to a friend of mine for her birthday. It's one of my favorite things. My in-laws bought it for me years ago as a Christmas gift . I love the smell of lavender. Bath and Body Works offers other scent … [Read more...]
Gluten-Free Flour Recipe
I have several friends who have an intolerance to gluten. It seems to me it's becoming more and more popular. Fortunately I can still eat good old white and wheat flour. I love homemade cookies and would be extremely sad, but would most likely weigh less if I was told I couldn't eat them. A neighbor of mine gave me this recipe. I haven't … [Read more...]
Gratitude
This image is the hand lettering and artwork of artist Lisa Congdon. Her work can be found here. I learned about the idea of keeping a gratitude journal years ago when Sarah BanBreathnach's book Simple Abundance was on the best sellers list. I was one of those people who rushed out to buy it because Oprah recommended it. The main idea of the … [Read more...]
Navigating My Blog
I'm planning to do some giveaways of my favorite things in December so I thought I would clarify how to navigate my blog in case there is any confusion. Some of my less computer savvy friends have been asking me questions on how to do certain things like leave a comment or subscribe by email. I can totally sympathize because I'm not a tech savvy … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Recipes
I'm blogging about pumpkin one last time for this year. Below are a few of my favorite easy and tasty recipes if you're wanting to add to your collection of pumpkin recipes. My friend Anne shared this pumpkin cheese ball with me. It's a great appetizer for a fall gathering. All of the recipes use canned pumpkin puree, not pumpkin … [Read more...]
Hot Flashes of Life
I met Rachel Ellyn at a friends birthday party. When I heard she was a writer I immediately became glued to her side. Rachel recently published a little book of flash fiction called Hot Flashes of Life. Flash fiction is simply a very short story and depending on who you ask the word count varies from 500 to 1,500 words. Hot Flashes is composed … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Table Settings
The above images are from 30's magazine. I came across the magazine through my Blogging Your Way Class. Louise is the creator of 30's magazine and lives in the Netherlands. 30's Magazine is a lifestyle magazine which shares recipes, beauty and fashion tips, decorating ideas and pretty much everything you'd find in a … [Read more...]
Charm
I love to hunt for treasures at antique stores. Last month I scouted out a new store Charm which is open the third weekend of every month. The owners formerly displayed their treasures in downtown Kanas City at a store called Bella Patina then decided to open up their own place in Martin City. The store is charming and … [Read more...]
K-State Football & Buffalo Chicken Dip
Please note I have updated my recipe feature and current recipes have a print option. You can find other recipes listed by category under my recipes tab at the top of my page. I'm not a big fan of football, but I go to football parties mainly to socialize and eat football party delicacies. My neighbors are huge K-State Wildcat fans and … [Read more...]