As I have grown, married, and had children I have realized that there are more important things in life than nails, fancy clothes, and high heels. Having children at a young age didn’t really give me much time in my life to really ‘enjoy’ some of the things that single, childless women my age get […]
Most every woman wants to have a beautifully decorated house that is free from clutter, dust, and little footprints all over the floor. While I am no exception, I do prefer functional over beautiful. If I can’t do what I need to in my house, then what’s the point? A few muddy footprints never hurt […]
Today was yet another great barbeque put on by the Lopez family. Quite a bit of planning goes into even the simplest barbeques. Here is what I do to host a fabulous party that usually goes off without a hitch: Pre-Planning The pre-planning process is imperative to help the event day roll forward with […]
After getting home from a long day at work most women tend to jump right into the kids, homework, cooking, cleaning…..etc. What about mom? When I have had a rough day and need to unwind for a few minutes before I start dealing with the “house” I let the kids know that I will be […]
Scented candles are an essential for me to survive these days. Even if I’m just making the bed, cleaning up the living room, or working on the computer, I like having scented candles lit in whatever room I am in. Without even realizing it at the moment, they help me to relax just a little […]