When I was in middle school, I began getting acne. I battled it with Aapri apricot scrub, Stridex, Sea Breeze, and whatever harsh cleanser I saw advertised in Seventeen. I had no clue how to tackle my skin, my mom said I looked beautiful and my skin would eventually calm down. Ads and advice in… Continue Reading Leave the Sephora Tweens Alone
My sister and I took a long weekend getaway to Curaçao Marriott Beach Resort, and it was one of the best decisions I’ve made all year. We had an amazing time, and I believe this would be a great vacation for a girls’ getaway, for couples, or for a multi-generational family vacation. Below, I recap… Continue Reading Long Weekend Getaway to Curaçao Marriott Beach Resort
In 2024, fashion is more fluid and creative than ever. It’s hard to know what to buy that will remain stylish for years to come but also remain enjoyable to wear. I find it’s even harder to know what stylish clothes to buy for men. But each year, I buy my husband a couple of… Continue Reading The Best Fashion Buys for My Husband
I am so effing OVER celebrity brands. We grew up with C-list actors on late-night infomercials and familiar faces from previous decades shilling long-term care insurance. Then a few industrious famous folk created products or added their name to products sold on QVC and HSN. Sometimes these celebrities created the actual products; more often than… Continue Reading I Call Bullsh*t On Celebrity Menopause Brands
Yes, you can have your cake and eat it too with these stylish yet comfortable dress shoes! Continue Reading Comfy Dress Shoes for Grown-ass Women
A few reads and recommendations for the end of the year. Weekend Reads will resume in 2024 and I look forward to connecting with you! And if you have any recommendations on what to watch, read, hear, or see do share in the comments. I think many of us have a bit more time over… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #270
It’s December, and even though I am taking off a lot of work to focus on my mom’s estate and the holidays, I am still online a LOT as I have done shopping for others. And let’s face it, as we peruse teh interwebs for gifts, we end up finding many things we want for… Continue Reading November and December: What I Bought and What I Thought
An unpaid and honest review of the Embr Wave 2 from a perimenopausal customer. Comparison of the original Embr Wave bracelet and the Embr Wave 2, both I own. Continue Reading Does the Embr Wave Really Work? My Experience After 2+ Years
As I shop for others, I keep seeing things I myself love. And I don’t expect any of these under the tree, but these are things that have caught my eye and kind of go with the vibe I’ve been feeling recently: Making wish lists like this are a great way to create a sort… Continue Reading A Fantasy Wish List Helps Me Stay the Course with my Personal Style