Like the lyrics to the smash hit by Nelly in 2002, IT’S GETTIN’ HOT IN HERRE! Unlike him, I am not going to be instructing anyone to remove their clothes. Instead, I am going to ask you to take a second and look at where you are both in age and health. It could be perimenopause….
Simple Ways of Supporting Terminally Ill Children and Their Families
My best gal Lila is going to turn 9 on September 12th. Her birthdays always make me feel nostalgic. You see, six days after Lila was born she was diagnosed with full Trisomy-18. This makes me passionate about supporting terminally ill children and their families. For those of you who don’t know, Trisomy-18 is sometimes also…
August Book Club: 44 Chapters About 4 Men by BB Easton
Okay, ladies, so we all watched Sex/Life on Netflix, right?! While we’ve had a great time reading the first six books in the Bridgerton series, this month we’re going to switch things up! For our August Book Club selection, we’ll be reading 44 Chapters about 4 Men by BB Easton. It’s the book that Sex/Life…
A Simple Skincare Routine for the Low Maintenance Mom
I’ve never done much to take care of my skin. Scratch that. I think it is safe to say that I actually used to actively work to damage it. I’m not proud, but I’m of the tanning salon generation. No simple skincare routine, here. Because I don’t often wear makeup, and when I do, it’s just…
When He Was Wicked: Book Club Meeting Menu
If you’re following along with Bridgerton Book Club, then you should be just about ready for our June monthly meeting! We’ll be discussing book 6 in the series, When He Was Wicked by Julia Quinn! We’d like to invite you to Kilmartin Hall in Scotland (j/k it’s online) for a Scottish Tasting Menu! When? Wednesday, July 28…
Bridgerton Book Club: When He Was Wicked
Okay, ladies, BRIDGERTON BOOK CLUB is underway! We had a great time reading The Duke & I in February, The Viscount Who Loved Me in March, An Offer from a Gentleman in April, Romancing Mr. Bridgerton in May, and To Sir Phillip, With Love in June. This month {July} we’ll be moving on to book…
We Survived: Virtual School
I was more worried about virtual school than I let on last August. I tried to play the role of “cool, calm, and collected” to those around me. But deep down, I was terrified about virtual school. What if I was making the absolute biggest mistake I could make regarding my children’s education? And what…
Summer Side Dishes From Your Own Backyard
What is the best thing about cooking in the summertime? All the amazingly fresh ingredients for your summer side dishes are growing in your very own garden. And if you don’t have a garden or a green thumb, just hit up your local farmers market. So dive right in and see which summer side dishes…
If I Don’t Care Where my Boyfriend’s D!@k is, You Shouldn’t Either
My divorce was final last week, and it has me reflecting a bit on my marriage and also looking at what I really want my future to look like. When I was approaching 30, I thought I wanted to get married, buy a house, and have a little family. I checked all of those boxes,…
Claire’s Favorite Cash Back Apps
Cash back apps have been around for a while now. If you are like me, you were probably very hesitant to use them at first. I have four cash back apps that I have been using regularly for a while now. Some of them for years, even, and I can’t say I have one complaint…