Creating a Capsule Wardrobe With The New Chico’s Fall Staples Collection

October 18, 2019.Reading time 7 minutes.

I have been a huge capsule wardrobe fan for years. I actually dedicated almost a whole chapter in my book to this idea of making dressing easier and more affordable and I’ve written posts on this topic before. It’s a surefire way to always look chic and I loved sharing this minimalist way of managing […]

How to Tip The Scales So That Life Just Keeps Getting Better

October 7, 2019.Reading time 11 minutes.

The other day I was looking through my inbox and a new email popped up that said “Can Life Just Keep Getting Better?” My initial thought was an enthusiastic “Yes!” Most of what I write about and speak about has this message at the core. I opened the email and the second heading was “Here’s […]

Fall Fitness in 4 Easy Steps

September 23, 2019.Reading time 7 minutes.

I don’t know about you but as soon as fall hits I can’t wait to cozy up. I am all about sweaters, layers and pumpkin everything. For me it seems much easier to stay fit during the warmer months. My summers are all about being out and about. And like many of you I tend […]

How to Spice Up Your Fall Wardrobe With Animal Prints!

September 15, 2019.Reading time 6 minutes.

Wearing animal print can seem like a bold wardrobe choice but animal print actually acts as a neutral, which means it will go with pretty much everything. I had a hard time embracing animal print at first because to me it seemed to scream “hey guys, look at me!” but then I introduced a few […]

How To Make New Friends at Midlife

September 7, 2019.Reading time 9 minutes.

This probably shouldn’t be titled specifically for those of at midlife because I know a lot of younger women struggle with this too. When we are in school it’s easy to make friends with the person sitting next to us in class and later the girl who shares our dorm room if we’re lucky and […]

How to Practice the Art of Believing in Yourself in 3 Easy Steps

September 4, 2019.Reading time 8 minutes.

It seems like a simple thing to do- Just believe in yourself is something that we hear all the time when we’re taking on a challenging task or pursuing some dream. I don’t know about you, but for me it conjures up images of ruby red slippers clicking together. I guess for me that image […]

Maintaining a Youthful Glow-The Top Skincare Products I use on My Aging Finicky Skin

August 28, 2019.Reading time 13 minutes.

I’ve had a few life advice posts back to back and while I love writing about topics that help women feel their best, I also love to share tips and hacks that help us look our best too. I am writing about my skincare routine again because 1. there’s nothing better than feeling good in […]

How to Be a Grown-Up: 3 Important Lessons My Father Taught me

August 23, 2019.Reading time 6 minutes.

If you’ve been following along for the past two years you have definitely heard me talk about my father. I think my most vulnerable post was about the last three weeks of his life. I wrote How My Braids Saved Me to share my thoughts on grief and to document my experiences during the most challenging […]

The Difference Between Envy and Jealousy and How to Turn it Around in 3 Easy Steps

August 18, 2019.Reading time 8 minutes.

Yesterday I took a woman’s writing class. The class was intriguingly titled Split Wide Open: Women Writing Ourselves. A couple of days before the class we received our writing prompt: In her book, The Artist’s Way, Julia Cameron says, “My jealousy had actually been a mask for my fear of doing something I really wanted […]

Three Ways to Help You Get Out of Your Own Head and Enjoy Your Moment In the Sun With Confidence

August 16, 2019.Reading time 5 minutes.

The other day my younger daughter auditioned for a play at a local theater. When she came back I could tell that she was a little bummed. “I just don’t think I gave my best performance and I don’t want to be counted out…” she said. “I’m going to audition again tomorrow”. I asked her […]