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Book Review ~ Once a Liar

Book Review ~ Once a Liar

Once a Liar A.F. Brady Park Row Books ISBN: 978-0-7783-6997-4 381 Pages Once a Liar was the first book I have read by Author A.F. Brady. I was fortunate enough to receive an A.R.C. copy from Meryl Moss Media. I love a good thriller, and the synopsis immediately...

8 Gift Ideas for Book Lovers

8 Gift Ideas for Book Lovers

Today, August 9th is National Book Lovers Day! The purpose of this unofficial holiday is to encourage people to put down the cell phones, turn off the computer, and read a book. One of the squares on my end of summer bingo card is to read a book cover to cover. When...

Romance Awareness Month Book Giveaway!

Romance Awareness Month Book Giveaway!

August is Romance Awareness Month! There are so many monthly and daily holidays that I can't keep track. I received an email from Blogtrib and Meryl Moss Media with an exclusive link to enter a giveaway! Many will swoon over this week’s BookTrib giveaway!! To kick off...

Book Review ~ Watching You

Book Review ~ Watching You

After reading Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell, I was left with all the feels. TSWG had it all; mystery, suspense, tragedy, and the resilience of a determined Mother (who doesn't love a kick-ass mom story??) I wondered, "how can she top this book"? When allowed to...

Amazon Prime Day 2019

Amazon Prime Day 2019

Amazon Prime Day 2019!!! It's that time of the year to lose all control and wait anxiously for the Postman to deliver the smiley face boxes. That's right folks. It's almost time for Amazon Prime 2019 Whoot Whoot!!! For those that don't know, Amazon hosts an annual...

Run Like A Diva 5K 2019

Run Like A Diva 5K 2019

Any Divas in the house? I did it again! I completed my second Run Like A Diva Race! This past Saturday, my friends Raulisa and Peggy joined me for the Run Like A Diva Special Edition Race 2019. We all chose to enter the 5K run. RLAD is the same race that I entered in...

Instant Pot ~ New Years Day Soup

Instant Pot ~ New Years Day Soup

Instant Pot New Years Day Soup My Mother was born and raised in North Carolina and can cook her butt off.  We grew up eating Black Eyed Peas on New Years Day.  African American traditions say eating Black Eyed Peas on New Years will bring prosperity.  I didn’t eat any...

Losing Your Mom Cred

Losing Your Mom Cred

A funny thing happens when your kids grow up, the time comes when you lose your "Mom Cred" It’s been almost a year since my Daughter graduated high school. I can’t believe she will soon be done with her first year of college! These last few months have been a...

Midlife Rewind My First Phone

Midlife Rewind My First Phone

I’m going to do something new for 2019. Each month I will incorporate a segment on the blog called “Midlife Rewind.” I'll talk about things from yesteryear that bring back the warm and fuzzies. I’m sure if you are in your “Middle Years” you'll reminisce alongside me...

Weight Watchers 2019

Weight Watchers 2019

I took a much-needed break from everything the last two months of 2018.  I wanted to enjoy myself and try to grab onto some holiday cheer.  I did not go crazy with Christmas shopping, stress about family events, or let the looming year-end close craziness at work...

My 2019 Word of the Year #WOTY

My 2019 Word of the Year #WOTY

Happy New Year 2019!I decided I didn’t want to set myself for failure and make ten New Years resolutions that I’d quit before Presidents Day. Leave it to the internet to come up with a new trend: Word of the Year or #WOTY. I figured why not give it a shot; it would be...

10 Best Gifts for Foodies

10 Best Gifts for Foodies

THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS, WHICH MEANS WE MAY RECEIVE A COMMISSION IF YOU CLICK A LINK AND PURCHASE SOMETHING. PLEASE CHECK OUT OUR DISCLOSURE POLICY FOR MORE DETAILS.   Even though I am not a full-fledged “Foodie,” I have been spending more time in...

8 Self Care Gift Ideas She Will Love

8 Self Care Gift Ideas She Will Love

This post contains affiliate links, which means we may receive a commission if you click a link and make a subsequent purchase.   Please see our disclosure policy under “About ” for more details With all of life’s demands, it’s hard to fit in “me time”.  I would love...

Instant Pot Hearty Chili

Instant Pot Hearty Chili

Hearty and Delicious! With the winter months approaching, I wanted to make a soup or chili. I decided to break in my new Instant Pot and make a hearty beef chili with a side of cornbread muffins. My family was amazed that the chili finished cooking in 15 minutes....

Veteran’s Day 2018 Military Discounts

Veteran’s Day 2018 Military Discounts

In the U.S., we have three major holidays that celebrate our nations Military personnel. Memorial Day, celebrated in May honors those that lost their lives while serving in the Armed Forces. Armed Forces Day also observed in May honors those that are currently serving...

Kielbasa and Cheese Egg White Cups

Kielbasa and Cheese Egg White Cups

Kielbasa and Cheese Egg White Cups These are a quick and easy breakfast to have on the go.  These Kielbasa and Cheese Egg White cups are very simple to make and only uses 5 ingredients. Best of all they are only 4 smart points per serving!  3 oz...

The Magic of Menopause

The Magic of Menopause

The Magic of Menopause by Lorraine Miano is my October Book Club Pick! Author Lorraine Miano Do you remember hearing about menopause when you were little? When I was young, I remember my Mom talking about “The Curse” and how it made women go crazy. I thought once I...

Grammarly, Writing on a Whole New Level

Grammarly, Writing on a Whole New Level

You’d be surprised what we tend to forget over time regarding grammar. Autocorrect and spell check has created a “dumbing down” syndrome.  People don’t have to know how to spell anymore.  We continue typing, and our computers or phones correct all our grammatical...

Vanilla Chocolate Caramel Protein Shake

Vanilla Chocolate Caramel Protein Shake

This Weight Watchers friendly protein shake is creamy and delicious! This protein shake is worth a try! Ingredients  1 Carton Vanilla Premier Protein Shake = 2 sp2 tablespoons Sugar-Free Caramel flavored Syrup = 0 spGhiradelli Premium Chocolate Chips 10 = 2 sp1/2 cup...

Midlife Freestylin’ Week 4

Midlife Freestylin’ Week 4

 Weight Watchers Week 4  I can’t believe I just completed my 4th week on Weight Watchers! It went by fast, and I’m proud of the progress I am making! Last week, I scrolled through Twitter looking at the hashtag #weightwatchers. I find so much information; other people...

Midlife Freestylin’ Week 3

Midlife Freestylin’ Week 3

Week 3 of my Weight Watchers Journey So this was week 3 of my Midlife Freestylin Journey on Weight Watchers.   At our meeting, we discussed what “successes” we had.  I actually spoke up and talked about how I am starting to SLOWLY incorporate meal planning into my...

The Holy Fire and why I’ve been MIA

The Holy Fire and why I’ve been MIA

Before I begin, you can read about The Holy Fire here. August was by far THE most challenging month of the year for me.  It started out very well! August 3rd  -   August 5th I took a “solo vacay” to Las Vegas and attended The ConnectHer Media conference.   I enjoyed...

The Book Club Movie Review

The Book Club Movie Review

The Book Club Movie If you weren’t able to see The Book Club Movie in theaters, now is your chance. This hilarious movie starring Jane Fonda, Diane Keaton, Candice Bergen, and Mary Steenburgen will be released on Blu-ray tomorrow 8/28/18! The Book Club follows four...

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