Mother’s Day Gift Guide

There are so many fun gift possibilities for Mother’s Day this spring! Now is the time to order your gifts instead of waiting until the last minute. Today I’m sharing some of my fave finds in my Mother’s Day Gift Guide. I know for sure that THIS mama would be happy to receive any of these awesome gifts!  Kate Spade Glass & Glitter Silicone Water Bottle | Kendra Scott Rayne Stone Tassel Pendant in Periwinkle | Betsey Johnson On the {Read More}

7 Bible Verses That Bless Bloggers

Are there bible verses for bloggers? You bet there are! The bible is full of wisdom and encouragement for everything a blogger does, day in and day out. I, for one, want my work to align with God’s work, whether I’m blogging about style, entertaining, travel or anything else! How about you? If you want a dose of encouragement from the Lord regarding your commitment to — and passion for — blogging, then read these seven bible verses that bless bloggers… words {Read More}

Sunday Features {21} Link Party Is Live!!

  Thank you for joining us this week. And thank you for having partied with us at the 20th edition of Sunday Features last week! There were, as always, so many great links to choose from. But here are some of our favorites… Almost Supermom shared her Gluten Free Spicy Garlic Chicken Flatbread. Looks oh so yummy! How about this Cherry Limeade Recipe from Summer Scraps? Perfect for summer! What a great Guest Room DIY Guest Basket idea from Life {Read More}

What Not to Buy Mom This Mother’s Day! (Plus the Perfect Gift)

Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and this is the year you’ve vowed not to procrastinate. Good for you! Because no mom — I repeat, NO mom — wants a procrastinator’s present. That kind of gift usually reveals you had no shortage of money but plenty of shortage in imagination. To help you avoid insulting Mom with a gift no mom wants, here is my top 5 list of Mother’s Day gift don’ts.  What NOT to buy her for Mother’s Day 5. Bubble {Read More}

Coachella 2015 for the 45+ Crowd

One of the most amazing aspects of living in the Palm Springs area is the diverse array of special events, shows and festivals. When it’s not blazing hot, there’s an event for almost everybody on any given weekend. This week finds the Coachella Valley in the middle of week one and week two of the Coachella Music Festival, one of the biggest events in the desert. Tom and I ventured into the unknown (for us) territory of modern music festivals at {Read More}

Southwestern Chopped Salad with a Kick!

This Southwestern Chopped Salad recipe is seriously one of my all-time favorites! I love the Spring! Especially all the amazing produce that starts flooding into the farmers market and the local grocery stores. We tend to eat a bit lighter in the Spring than we do in the Winter, perhaps because of those veggies and that we love to grill outside when the evenings are warm. Last night, I put together one of my favorite salads I’ve been making for years, my {Read More}