Creating a budget wardrobe doesn’t resign you to discount store knock-offs. With a little savvy planning and shopping, you can dress for success without a lot of expense. Tshirt and FlipFlops: Old Navy; Jeans: Kohls clearance; belt: ThredUp; necklace: gift from 2010 Building a beautiful wardrobe is probably not hard. Given an unlimited clothing budget, one could…
There are many excuses we can make not to be fit, but there are plenty of reasons to exercise, all of which will do our bodies good. Disclosure: I am not a doctor, nor do I play one on TV. The following is a result of my own research. Please confirm everything I say with…
I’m a novice when it comes to fashion, but that doesn’t mean I can’t learn. Through trial and error, I’m finding my personal style and fighting the frump. Photo credit: Emily Rose Over the last month or so, I’ve been working to fight the frump. I found that I didn’t feel my best — or look…
I’m updating my look so that I can fight my frumpiness and feel more put together — without spending a fortune. Are you looking to refresh your wardrobe, update your look, and fight the frump? Me, too! I realized that I’ve been letting things slide a little too much. I’m no longer that slim, trim…
Are you feeling a little dumpy when it comes to your clothing? Is it time to fight the frump? Are you guilty of these excuses? I come by frumpiness pretty honestly. Knowing what’s in style just isn’t really high on my priority list. There are too many other things on which I need to focus my…
Self care is an important part of the life as mom. I used to think that it took too much time, but there are quick and easy ways to take care of yourself. And we should! “I just don’t have time to take care of myself.” How many times have you heard other women —…
Do you like yourself? How you think about yourself has a direct impact on your relationships and your kids. Years ago my daughters and I discovered a lovely movie called Penelope. It tells the story of an affluent — and often arrogant — family who becomes the subject of a generations-long curse. Their next daughter…
Start the day on the right foot; say 6 encouraging words before breakfast to help your family know they are known and they are loved. My sister brought the kids a copy of Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland awhile back. They probably watched it ten times in the first few months. It’s a favorite flick, indeed….