Vests are a great wardrobe investment to help transition into fall, and long vests are so popular this year. Now you can repurpose your favorite large scarf and turn it into a vest for fall! How to Turn a Scarf into a Vest First, lay out your pashmina or scarf with no folds. Next, fold the scarf in half, length wise. Then fold it width wise one more time. Now take the two corners at the top and tie {Read More}
Archives for September 2014
Makeup Picks for the 50+ Woman
September 24, 2014 By
Having run out of several items in my makeup kit, I decided it’s about time to make sure I’m using the right products for my 50+ face. (I say 50+ because I’ll be 51 tomorrow!) So I headed to Sephora and found their top makeup expert to give me a “soft, day-look” makeover, focusing on products that would specifically benefit mature skin. {Note: I’m cringing at posting my before picture. First, my handy iPhone doesn’t take the best pics, so {Read More}
The Salsa That Took Me Years to Perfect
September 22, 2014 By
A girl doesn’t live in San Antonio, Texas, for 13 years without perfecting a quick and easy salsa recipe. I’m not boasting. I’m simply stating a fact about Texas girls! Right, my Texas girlfriends? So today I thought I’d share the salsa that took me years to perfect. It doesn’t get simpler or tastier! One factor that makes my salsa so quick to make is the handy dandy Nutribullet. In addition to smoothies, it’s perfect for making all kinds {Read More}
Glittered Pumpkin Centerpiece – diy
September 19, 2014 By
Here in the California desert, it doesn’t feel much like fall yet. So I’ve decided to celebrate autumn indoors with some fall decorations. This week I set out dress up the ordinary and make a glittered pumpkin centerpiece for our kitchen table. This is a pretty simple project you can complete in one an evening. Supplies from Michael’s (unless otherwise noted) -Decorative white pumpkin -Krylon Metalic gold paint -Loose gold glitter -Mod Podge -Krylon spray sealer -Martha Stewart Crafts pouncers {Read More}
Healthy, Gluten-Free, Paleo-Friendly Banana Bread
September 17, 2014 By
I love banana bread. Who doesn’t? But for years, it’s been on my “do not eat” list because of the flour and sugar. But now I can enjoy it again, guilt-free. And guess what? T likes it, too! This recipe is quick and easy to make. I usually slice it, freeze it and then warm it up when we want a piece. Give it a try. I bet your family won’t even taste the difference! Ingredients for Healthy, Gluten-Free, Paleo-Friendly {Read More}
New Empty Nester? Five Ways to Transition Well
September 15, 2014 By
The first few months of your empty nester season can easily define what your next ten years look like. New habits are quick to make and hard to break. Now’s the time to make sure you and your spouse start the season right! When I became an empty nester, I committed to start doing one thing in each category below. Does that sound overwhelming? Then just pick one or two! The important thing is to do it now… no procrastinating {Read More}
