
The Deets on DEET-Free Bug Repellent
Like many people I am planing on spending a lot more time in my yard this summer. Yet I can’t have another repeat of last summer. My family and I were a blood buffet for every mosquito within a 5-mile radius and I found a tick on one of my sons. It was too late …

Chic Cabin Fashion to Pack for Your Country Getaway
Planning on escaping to a lakehouse, cabin, cottage, or seaside spot for a relaxing break outside of the city this summer? What will you need to pack for your country getaway? Packing for a trip to somewhere that’s casual and rustic can get surprisingly complicated. You want to look good, and wear nothing too fussy. …

The Oversized Clothing Trend for Women Over 40
Let’s get real with each other; as much as we love fashion and want to be stylish, sometimes we have limitations on what looks good because of areas of our bodies that we may not be happy with. I’ve had this experience this summer with my new post-pregnancy (and post-quarantine!) body. It’s not a pretty …

Why I Am Obsessed with Blue and White Floral Print Dresses
I am officially obsessed with blue and white floral print dresses. And as usual you are now coming on the hunt for the perfect one with me. Navy Blue I didn’t always love navy. In fact, I used to dislike the color intensely. It began because my first car (my mom’s hand-me-down station wagon) was …

Three Different Ways to Wear A Little Black Jumpsuit
Are you planning a getaway this summer? Perhaps you have a wedding or reunion to attend. Do you want to pack light? Then bring along a basic black jumpsuit (LBJ)! In fact, you can wear it in the car or plane on your way to your destination as well as multiple ways on the rest …