SMDH! Seriously, if there ever was a need for that “smack my head emoji” it was for me. Today. Soooooo, here’s the story……..Stay tuned, it has a happy, funny ending! As with many, I take meds for depression — nothing serious, but I’ve gone with and without and definitely prefer my mood and how […]
The Great Shapewear Challenge – Does Ruby Ribbon live up to the Hype?
Shapewear….not really a glamorous subject, but is often on the minds of many women. Me included. I’m no stranger to Spanx and other brands like that. But it didn’t really work for me when I wanted to wear leggings or jeans and a top – see, I really needed smoothing through my back (ugh, seems […]
All About the Olive Oil
It’s all about the oil, olive oil, that is! Anyone who’s familiar with celebrity chef Rachel Ray recalls her extensive use of EVOO. For the uninitiated, that means “extra virgin olive oil.” Uhhh, virgin? Yes, Virginia (oh look, I think I made an unintentional pun) — meaning that it’s not been processed. An interesting use […]
Dinner for Busy Nights
Not ready for the commitment of meal kits? Have a small-ish family or are you or you and your significant other? Not to worry. I personally think that Dinner Mixers are a great solution for getting your feet wet with organizing your dinner prep for the week. They’re also great to have on hand […]
Great Memoirs about Women and Alcohol Abuse
I’m a sucker for a great true story – particularly about women who have had an issue with alcohol abuse. They are often raw, real and hilarious. I want to hug these women and profusely thank them for being brave enough to tell everyone about it. You are my heroes for being so vulnerable and […]
Why I joined a Blogging Boot Camp and You Should Too
Note: I may earn money from the companies mentioned in this post. It doesn’t affect my review, but lets me buy a new lipstick once in awhile and not feel guilty about the costs of my blog. xoxo Blogging Boot Camp? If you would have suggested that to me a year ago I would have […]
National Hot Dog Day – Every summer day should be hot dog day
Did you know that July 23rd is National Hot Dog Day? For me, every trip to Costco is hot dog day. And did you know that there’s an actual Council that has everything you need to know or could want to know about it’s history? According to some, our beloved processed wiener likely originated […]
Lisa B’s Famous Coconut Cake
Note: I know this looks wonky right now. The squirrels running the recipe app went on strike. We’re negotiating as you read this. Cut and paste to your word processing program to print. xoxo, LB Ahhhhh, coconut. I love it, my husband hates it. Thankfully, most of the family loves it too. This is my […]
Rock the Crock with Slow Cooker Meals
Summer… suuuuuuummmmmmmeeeeeerrrrrr – like it will never end! I’ve moved from the furnace of Arizona to the sogginess that is the South. And my kitchen is the hottest room of the house, even without any appliances on. What to do? Slow Cooker meals to the rescue! You do have a slow cooker, right? Is it […]
Best Pampered Chef Tools
You all know how much I’ve to cook and entertain. I’ve used several Pampered Chef products for a good while. They’re a great company with some of the best tools for cooking and preparing meals out there. In my not-so-humble opinion, here are some of the best Pampered Chef tools to date. Manual Food Processor […]
