Skinny Cow Treats and My Busy Schedule!

Skinny Cow Treats and My Busy Schedule!

 This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SkinnyCowMoments #CollectiveBias This is my busiest time of year.  Between teaching high school and fulltime blogging hours, I have little down time.  That is why I occasionally reward myself with an indulgent, delicious treat from Skinny Cow® I have…

Inspiration: Pin It, Rip It, Find It!

Inspiration: Pin It, Rip It, Find It!

So happy to discover I am not the only one who hates rides!! Thanks for the comments in the last post.  Of course, one of the reasons many of us turn to fashion blogs is for inspiration! I am old school in so many ways, and I still like to keep a book of plastic…

Fine Dining Every Day!

Fine Dining Every Day!

I work in a high school…granted, it is a private high school and is a Mercedes compared to most public educational facilities, but, nevertheless, it’s a high school. Not the most glamorous work environment.  On top of that, I have an inside room…no windows.  I have taught in this room day after day for over…

Denim Shirts and Cowgirl Hats: Let’s Rodeo!

Denim Shirts and Cowgirl Hats: Let’s Rodeo!

Monday marks the beginning of the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo, voted seven years in a row the top indoor large rodeo by the Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association. Also, over the years the Rodeo has provided over 113 million scholarships for local youth. Black Jacket: Old Navy Denim Shirt: Walmart Lee Jeans: Kohls Boots: Steim…

The Nuts and Bolts of Visibility!!

The Nuts and Bolts of Visibility!!

The fellow that owns his own home is always just coming out of a hardware store. -Kin Hubbard How true! I did not even walk into a Home Depot or Lowe’s before I was married with the joys of home ownership. But, I still never really enjoyed the experience until I met Sunset Ridge Home and…

Shopping In A Hurry….Avoid It!

Shopping In A Hurry….Avoid It!

Denim Shirt: WalMart JNY White Shirt: Burlington Coat Factory Lauren Pants: Macy’s Shoes: Target Earrings & Belt: Stein Mart There are a few myths about the Empty Nest! For example, I was told that I would be bored…that my life would be painfully quiet. While I miss my children so much that sometimes it brings…

Life Is Short….Celebrate Each Minute and, Go Ahead, Wear Some Bling!!

Life Is Short….Celebrate Each Minute and, Go Ahead, Wear Some Bling!!

Silk Jacket: Chico’s Calvin Klein Shirt with Bling: Marshall’s Capri Pants: Talbots Steve Madden Purse: Marshall’s (Sorry about the capris AGAIN, but Monday it was 110, and yesterday 107)  I long to wear my long pants comfortably! Twice in the last two months, life has demanded my attention.  I already shared with you my allergic…

Maxi?…Unmatched?…Whatever Word, One Great Look

Maxi?…Unmatched?…Whatever Word, One Great Look

There are maybe ten phrases my students hear me say over and over again…I have even seen blogs about them after they graduate and leave my class. One is: WORDS ARE NEVER MEANINGLESS! There are words which hit different people, different ways…but they always have a meaning. One of those is the word MAXI. I…