If you are named or nominated to be the executor of the estate at hand now the real work and journey begin. Let me preface this with: I am not a lawyer and do not claim to be. Please take any information to be a substitute for legal advice. All situations and all estates are …
January / February Favorites and Unfavorites
I have tried and loved or hated many beauty products in the months of January and February. As I type this entry I am wearing a tea tree clearing clay mask from the Body shop and my Elf lip defoliator. Those will be my first review items. This mask is instantly cooling when you put …
What I’ve been Reading
I’m a reader. I’ve loved reading for long time. I started reading very early in my life. Typically I read, medical thrillers, Chick Lit and Biographies. I recently got a library card in my county (I’ve lived here two years and just got one) This allows me to borrow e-books and audio books as well …
Blueberry Lemon Drop Martini
I had this amazing martini at Fleming’s Steak House this past week. It was so delicious! Blueberry Lemon Drop Martini Ingredients Raw sugar, for rim 12 blueberries 2 ounces Pinacle blueberry vodka 1 ounce lemon juice 1 ounce simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water, cooked into a syrup and then cooled) Wet the rim of …
Hospice
Both my grandparents were in hospice care when they died. My grandfather and grandmother had a car accident a couple of years ago and they went to the hospital for an exam. They found Cancer in my grandfathers bones. I didn’t know this until I got a call from the hospice coordinator and was shocked …
When a Loved One Dies
Up until the time I got married at age 36 I had not been to a funeral. None of my close family members had died up until this point. Well, no one I was close to. Sure there was Uncle Harry and Philip but I was not close to them. My first funeral was my …
DIY Jewelry organizer
Being a merchandiser for Chloe and Isabel I am forever getting new pieces. They wouldn’t fit in my jewelry box so I needed a creative solution. So I made something. The finished product is at the bottom of this entry. What you need to make this project: A cork board. I used a 2 foot …
My favorite things for September (and Unfavorites)
Yep it’s the beginning of the month but this is my first ‘Favorite Things” Blog post so here it goes. Social Media I am working on my fledgling YouTube channel in relation to my business.My Chloe and Isabel jewelry business. I am figuring it out as they say. It is entirely unboxing, and marketing videos. …
Remember when…. VHS was King
I am of the generation that had VHS and video stores. I remember feeling like I was born knowing how to program a VCR. There was nothing better than taking a trip to the video store to browse the aisles and pick out some movies to watch. Pouring over boxes and boxes with beautiful …
My favorite YouTube Channels
In the last year or so I have developed quite a following of Youtube presenters. I don’t know about you but it’s a great way to share information and learn new things Make up tutorials, packing tips, putting together outfits and capsule wardrobes, DIY, organizing for less, etc. There is a whole wealth of …