If you follow this blog and have read my Resolutions post, then you know I plan to do a No Spend Month this February 2017. This means that I will go on a spending freeze throughout February. For a calendar month, I will spend on needs, not wants. In this blog post, I will detail my inspiration,…
Month: January 2017
Simple Pleasure Sunday: White Tulips
I love having fresh flowers at home. Looking forward to spring already, I picked up a bouquet of tulips at the grocery store last Sunday. I find white ones elegant. In fact, this is the second time I have featured white tulips in a Simple Pleasure Sunday post. Check out the first one here. I…
Simple Pleasure Sunday: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream
Prior to shopping, I always check out my local grocery store’s circular sometime on Friday or Saturday. In this research, I noticed a coupon for a carton of Turkey Hill ice cream for $1.88 when you spent at least $25, instead of the sale price of $2.50. So while I was patronizing Giant on Sunday,…
Reflections on 2016 and Resolutions for 2017
My custom-designed 2017 planner from personal-planner.com. As it seemed to be for many, 2016 was not my best year. Life was tough. And, alas, it continues to be. I don’t want you to worry about me though. I am confident that I can deal with whatever life throws at me as I am emotionally intelligent…
Signature Sunday: Nail Polish: An Affair in Red Square by OPI
I have five signature nail polishes and I will continue to reveal each one in a post. Check out the previously featured polishes in this short series: 1. Style Hunter by essie 2. Mademoiselle by essie 3. Red Hot Rio by OPI Feeling festive, I painted my nails with my go to shimmery red polish…
Simple Pleasure Sunday: WoodWick Candle
I celebrated Christmas with my dad’s side of the family in Delaware on Sunday, January 1st. One of the highlights of this gathering is a white elephant gift exchange. Each person who brings a wrapped gift draws a number. Next, the player who drew number 1, selects a gift, unwraps it in front of everyone…
Winter 2016-2017 Reading List
Due to the lack of light, I am indoors more during the winter than any other season. For that reason, I decided to place eight titles on my reading list, rather than about four. It would be nice to stay in with a good book, all cozy. Also, after a French fall, I did seek…