A Thousand + Articles Later

Over the last couple of years I’ve been thinking about doing a project that’s a little different than this site and all of the other sites I write for.  The number one thing… Read More →

Where in the World

I’ve known for a few months now that I was going to Morocco for a couple of weeks to spend time with friends and start investigating into the adoption process of the little… Read More →

The Trouble With Success

People are always asking me what I’m doing now that I’m no longer writing about hockey.  Do I struggle with finding some sort of identity?  No. I have a day job that paid… Read More →

Dear Mr. Hockey Player (aka my protector)

2013 has gotten off to a very interesting and unique start.  Beyond reaching my monthly goal last month of losing 10 pounds, life has sort of…grown. There have been some weird things that… Read More →

Friday Loves HOSTESS

If you heard the news today, the Hostess CEO announced on the Today Show, “It’s over.”  Hostess is closing its doors forever.  Why? Hostess couldn’t come to terms with their striking union workers.  Now… Read More →

Discover Music: Lollapalooza

If you’ve been downloading the latest free tracks from Google Play, you may have come across Yuna’s “Live Your Life” from the Lollapalooza free downloads.  If you haven’t experienced it, this is my… Read More →

Things My Grandfather Taught Me That Didn’t Make Sense Until I Was Older

Growing up, I always thought my grandfather did weird things.  He recycled those styrofoam containers that came with food packaging and used them as plates.  He swore by apple cider vinegar like it… Read More →

Why Pay For Something You Can Get for Free?

If you’re in NYC, you’ll find a lot of free things happening around the City.  Luckily, not everything is limited to just NYC today. 1.  FREE CONE DAY!  It’s FREE CONE DAY at… Read More →

Best SPAM Mail I’ve Ever Read

Ok…before I copy and paste this email I got on my private email address…keep in mind this was sent to ME…a woman.  This is probably the funniest email I have ever read in… Read More →

If You Can Play, YOU CAN PLAY!

I’ve been waiting for this video to come out.  I knew secretly that it was in the works and I was told not to mention it to anyone until AFTER it came out. … Read More →

Morocco Comes to West Elm

As I’ve been preparing for my trip back to Morocco, I have been wondering what I should bring back with me after I meet with business owners all across the country to bring a little bit of… Read More →

A Dawn of a New Age

I really should not be left to my thoughts…or Orlando Bloom on a day off.  Or maybe I should, because it produced a productive 16 pages in 3 hours for the book I’ve been… Read More →

The Frugal Fashionista

Ladies, I’ve been doing some extra research today that I thought I’d share with you.  As we move this site into a more fashionista friendly zone with an eye on building your fantasy… Read More →

When Things Get Creepy

I was watching Dexter Season 5 over the weekend.  I was upset that Julie Benz was written off the show…happy that Julia Stiles made the season…and creeped out at the horrible evil out there.  Yes,… Read More →

A MUST SEE: Babies

I’ve been waiting for this film to come out on DVD for a year now.  I have to say…this documentary did not disappoint.  I awwed, cooed, laughed, and sat back in complete awe… Read More →

Easy Updates for Spring

Spring is right around the corner.  In some parts of the US, maybe a little sooner than anticipated.  There’s nothing that says HAPPY like a spring update in our homes in springlike colors.… Read More →

A Single Girl’s Guide to Surviving Valentine’s Day

Well, ladies, I can’t say I’m officially a single girl, because that’s not true.  But I am spending Valentine’s Day alone this year, just like every year.  My guy is out in the… Read More →

Au Revoir USA Bucket List

12-18 months on medical lockdown will go by quickly, just like every year does.  So while I’m still in the USA, there are some things I’d like to do before packing up the… Read More →

Water for Elephants…Why So Cruel?

I haven’t read the book “Water for Elephants” yet.  I’ve been trying to, but the whole circus thing makes it hard for me to read it.  Maybe I will read it sometime this year. … Read More →

This Week’s Shopping Cart

Since I’ve been on a bit of a personal financial lockdown (i.e. trying not to spend too much money), I was astounded to find out that I had more money in my accounts… Read More →