I hope each of you had a Merry Christmas! As we sit here relaxing we are thinking of some fun things to do while the kids are out of school for the holiday, we also don’t want to turn it into another Christmas expense. Living in D.C. brings on lots of fun and history and … [Read more…]
A few weeks ago, we attended a Navy event. Hubby told me about this weeks in advance, but it went in one ear and out the other. Nope, didn’t even write it on my calendar. He mentioned it a couple of days beforehand. And yes, I tried to get out of it. And of course, … [Read more…]
You probably should Mind Your Own Business! This concept seems to be getting harder these days. I mean, I get it. There are times we need to stick our noses in things happening around us. Times when someone is being hurt or mistreated. Otherwise, some of you NEED to MIND YOUR BUSINESS! Maybe the problem … [Read more…]
Let’s welcome December. November flew by and this year is going by even faster. As we enter the hustle and bustle season, I hope each of you takes some time for yourself. Nope, don’t even start with the excuses. The goal for 2019 (the goal is now for 2020) is to change the mindset that … [Read more…]
Are you shopping this Cyber Monday? There will be a lot of great deals happening across the web, and we all want to ensure we are getting the best deals and saving as much as possible. Now, I won’t lie. When I shop on Cyber Monday, I shop for myself. Nope, not one thing purchased … [Read more…]
We moved to D.C. with me kicking and screaming because I didn’t want to leave Hawaii. One of my good friends told me to think about the bright side of the move. Hmmmm….bright side of leaving beautiful weather year round to move to D.C. where it’s cold in the winter? Girl, no! She said, “I … [Read more…]
Image Credit: Pexels With the holidays right around the corner, you might find yourself looking into personal training services to work off any extra winter weight. If you’ve never worked with a personal trainer before, it can be difficult to know what to expect. For newbies, here are some tips to get the most out … [Read more…]
Veterans Day is November 11. Veterans Day honors military personnel who have served in the United States Armed Forces. It falls on a Sunday this year but will be observed by the government Monday, November 12. Some school systems will be closed and others will open. Our kids will be in school on Monday. While they … [Read more…]
Last week I found myself sitting at a gym along with three other women waiting to hear about a 30-day challenge to transform our bodies. As we sat there having small talk, we chatted about our families, our schedules, etc. Once the owner of the gym came out to talk to us, she mentioned the … [Read more…]
Do you have children who cannot find their shoes, jacket, need something signed, etc. every morning? Well, you are NOT alone. Some days are better than others, but when those mornings hit in my house, I dish out blank stares. There’s no yelling, no fussing. Just blank stares. One of my biggest pet peeves is … [Read more…]