self care

You know by now that I love to travel. Over the years, I've explored all but one of the continents. (yes, it is crazy that I've been to Antarctica but not yet Australia!) And taking travel photos is one of my favorite things to do while I'm on a trip. I don't expect National Geographic [...]

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I've talked to y'all about my decision to start the keto diet, and how to prepare for it. And that I was surprised (maybe even shocked) to see results almost immediately. First in the form of ten pounds off the scale in the first two weeks. And after five weeks, my blood pressure was down, [...]

I've been reading about the ketogenic (keto, for short) diet for a while, but until recently I've had less than zero interest in trying it. Y'all know by now that I love my sweets and my bread. Give up croissants? Ice cream? Caramel Macchiatos? No. Freaking. Way. I figured it was one of those fad [...]

What does the phrase "girl power" mean to you? To me, it means a woman who has and recognizes her own strength. A gal who's not afraid to kick butt in business and at home. A girl who is empowered. A woman who means business, you might say. Whatever the specific words I use may [...]

When I turned forty, I officially crossed "over the hill" and celebrated the first of my "milestone" birthdays. I remember when I was a kid thinking that forty was soo old. Now, of course, it feels quite young. Funny how that happens, isn't it? This post may contain affiliate links. For more about what that [...]