My Recommended Products for Women over 50

My Recommended Products for Women over 50

Welcome to a special feature I do from time to time where I share products with you I have experienced success with and believe you will as well!  I only share products I use and like in this post.  So, let’s begin with my Fit Bit strap.  It broke before Christmas and since all my…

So Happy to See 2019 with New Promises and Hope!

So Happy to See 2019 with New Promises and Hope!

“Each New Year is an opportunity to make the choice to be joyful, content, and live life with a smile…no matter what your circumstances.”  -Pamela Lutrell This is the first time I can remember being relieved to see a new year begin.  2018 was full of stress and challenges for our family.   My son-in-law faced…

Need Your Ideas to Plan for 2019

Need Your Ideas to Plan for 2019

Wow….we are recovering from an active Christmas Day with five grandchildren, a big meal, and lots of activities.  I hope all you had a special celebration.  I am going to leave this post up for a couple of days hoping to get a lot of ideas from you. I am beginning to reflect upon 2019…

Merry Christmas…My Wish for You is Joy!

Merry Christmas…My Wish for You is Joy!

For all who celebrate the miracle birth of our Savior, may you have a blessed Christmas celebration.  For everyone, I wish for you this day and in 2019, the gift of abundant, overflowing JOY!  See you in a few days…I will be celebrating with my family!  I have much on my mind as we enter…

Jackets & Jeans with Soft Surroundings

Jackets & Jeans with Soft Surroundings

Focusing on outfits with jackets and jeans this week has made me want to wear it every day! One of my favorite brands to pair with denim is Soft Surroundings…I think because I love the Metro Denim Leggings so much and wear them often.  Soft Surroundings has stand out jackets.  I am always proud to be…

My Favorite Sugar, Cutout Cookie Dough Recipe

My Favorite Sugar, Cutout Cookie Dough Recipe

Years ago, as a mother of three young children, I tested several recipes in search of the best sugar cookie recipe for cutout cookies.  There would be many opportunities ahead for all types of shapes and cutouts.  I found a Betty Crocker Cooky Book, published in 1976 and one of the recipes, Mary’s Sugar Cookies…

Your Style is a Part of your Legacy

Your Style is a Part of your Legacy

Note:  This is an article I wrote for the Huffington Post a few years ago.  The holidays make for a good time to revisit the story.   She moved with purpose and joy.  The ultimate hostess welcoming everyone into a perfectly decorated home.  At ten years of age, I had never seen such beautiful china, mesmerizing…

Let’s Get Some Gifts Under That Tree!

Let’s Get Some Gifts Under That Tree!

Time to shop and get some gifts under that tree.  Honestly some of our favorite retailers are placing impressive sales on great items right now.  But you must pay attention and act fast! You can find amazing items from 30-60% off…you might scroll through my slideshow below, but use the slide show to go do…