A Tattoo By Any Other Name

Recently, time constraints had me going straight from work out to dinner with my husband and some friends. My fourteen-hour work day had me apologizing for how I looked. I joked that at least my fifty-year old eyes couldn't see the smudged eyeliner and flakes of...

Backyard Perk Up

This post brought to you by Pier 1. All opinions are 100% mine. A few years ago I dropped by a nearby Pier 1 while waiting for my brother. I hadn't been to one in years…and it took me by surprise. For some reason, I had mentally classified the store in an ethnic...

Hawaii House Rentals

During the 10 years we lived in Boca Raton, Florida, Sam went to Hawaii numerous times on business. Each time, he invited me along. We would pay for the airfare with frequent flier miles and I could fill the other half of his hotel room for free. The only real expense...

30% Off Phillips Wake-up Light

For those of you working on the Why Can't I Sleep project with me—trying to develop better sleep habits and, perhaps, becoming an advanced early riser —I wanted to pass on Amazon's Gold Box deal. Today only, the Philips Wake-up Light Plus is being offered for 30% off...