Earring Storage Idea!

I wasn’t born a jewelry person. In fact, I didn’t start wearing jewelry on a daily basis until a few years ago. And while I used to wear the occasional necklace or ring, I tended to avoid earrings to the point that the piercings in my ears have tried to close more than once. It’s a little odd because I’ve always liked earrings and even before my ears were pierced, I’d already collected quite a few pairs. The trouble was that I kept my earrings in a jewelry box where I never saw them and that made it hard to remember to put them on. Admittedly, I’m not my best in the morning, so I needed a little help. Continue reading

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Shakespeare in the Park


Shakespeare in the Park is one my favorite summer activities. If you’re curious, I suggest that you check to see if there is something similar available in your area! For those who are interested, here are a few of my own tips on making it as enjoyable as possible.  Continue reading

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Iced Tea Cubes

What can be more refreshing on a hot summer day than iced tea?  With scorching weather, drinks can quickly become watered down from melted ice cubes.  One way to have your last iced tea sip taste just as good as your first, is to make the ice cubes with the tea.  There are plenty of creative ways to liven up the ice cubes with fruit and herbs.  On this particular day, Adie and I decided to make green tea and add fresh mint and blackberries to the cubes.  What we ended up with was not only satisfying to beat the heat, but it was also visually beautiful.  As the ice cubes melt, you’re left with yummy treats at the end too!   Continue reading

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Yoga: A Beginners Journey

I had been searching for something.  I wasn’t quite sure what it was, but I think I’ve found it.  Yoga.  I’ve been on a journey of getting healthy for the past year and a half by eating good food and exercising.  Although it has been working, there is more to getting healthy than just losing weight and sticking to an exercise regime.  At least for me, having a healthy mind is of equal importance.  I had always been hesitant of trying yoga since I opted for exercises I felt burned more calories in a shorter period of time and didn’t focus on a healthy mind.  I was encouraged to try yoga by a friend of mine who has been a practicing yogi for many years and took me to my first yoga class.   Continue reading

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Summer Body Mist With Essential Oils!

One of the ways that I beat the heat during summer is by using my essential oils. You’ve probably heard about the benefits of aromatherapy and I’ve found that certain scents definitely help me cope a little better with the heat this time of the year. There’s a shop in my town that makes their own organic essential oils. Since they’re willing to do custom blends on the spot, it’s my favorite place to shop! I like to mix a couple of spray bottles using distilled water and a few drops of my favorite cooling scents. I store them in the refrigerator so that the mixture will be nice and cool when I want to mist myself down.

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