BEAUTY IS A LIFESTYLE THING

Here's an easy craft project to get you in the holiday mood; that is not only quick to do, it is also very beginner level friendly. This project involves no sewing, no hot glueing, and no spray paint! Yay! If you are like me the holidays come up so fast and cooking while decorating can and will leave you exhausted. For this post today, I'm thinking of all the things i'm grateful for and realizing that I am thankful and blessed to be surrounded by family and friends. I hope you are surrounded by this as well. Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays; I love the simplicity of family and good food. My simple project involves things you have on-hand. *Remember to always shop your own home before you buy something. Chances are you may have something right there that you'll be able to change into decor you had not thought of. I have these three hanging wooded tags that I hang from lamps or doorknobs or vases. I've had them for years and years. I think I paid $1.00 for

I put my cushions on my patio chairs after we had a string of temperatures above our normal temps. of course I became Spring feverish! I know you did too. I even heard a motorcycle in the background and knew the warmth of Spring was near! I really did enjoy this cup of tea outside and it was 70 degrees, But the great Midwest and Mother nature has other ideas. While all the while my little bulbs are starting to burst all over. Spring Flowers! When the flowers begin filling in, it's just a gorgeous show. This winter however, we have found diggings, bulbs pulled out and mulch strewn about! We have found we have many furry friends like the voracious vole,the sneaky squirrels, and the big bellied bunnies who all have had a meal or two in our fine outdoor restaurant. Anyway, this Fall I have to replant the majority of my Tulips, the Tulips must be the preferred feast. So now that it's back in the 20's and the 30's, I've ditched the outdoor grill for making and baking in

It's gift giving time, and Oprah has just released her list of favorite things. So we swoon and I always pick my favorite things off that list that I might buy. Many things on Oprah's list are extravagant and some are just right. Here's just one thing I picked out that I may even gift myself to: https://www.amazon.com/Empowered-Maya-Bracelet-Yellow/dp/B07HNM1R12/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1541687029&sr=1-1&nodeID=18190132011&psd=1&linkCode=sl1&ta               (highlight & click) Why Do I like Them Why I like these bracelets is right in the name, empowered.  I love everything about passing on gifts that help people, that inspire and give back. These do this in many ways. First, this is a family owned business for over thirty years. These bracelets are meant to be gifted to spread love, strength, and positivity. This is what this blog is about. The celebration of women, creating ways to lift