“To fall in love with yourself is the first secret to happiness.” -Robert Morely I am all alone right now. My three men left for a boy’s trip and for the first time in a very long time, I am all alone for two whole nights. Admittedly, I felt rejected when they booked a trip without me. A “boys’ trip” – my boys are 13 and 11, and although I know this is actually the sign of … [Read more...]
Nona. Life. Style: Cool Styles for Hot Days
Every year, I am surprised! Even after 30-something years of living in Florida, I am still surprised by the severity of the hostile heat and humidity in August. It’s like a swampy slap in the face that can start to feel personal. (Especially on mornings when perfect curls turn frizz ball after 0.3 seconds outside.) While the rest of the country starts fall preparations with … [Read more...]
The Winning Family: The Secret To Your Child’s Success This School Year
As students and teachers return to school, the unknown factors of a new school year can cause all kinds of mixed emotions, from excitement to anxiety. If there is one factor that will determine your child's success, it's encouragement. Encouragement is oxygen for our souls. Who doesn't need or want encouragement? As we seek to encourage our kids, remember that our words can … [Read more...]
The Winning Family: Why Your Kids Do What They Do
As a parent, have you ever wondered why teenagers think the way they think, feel the way they feel and do the things they do? You're not alone! Surprisingly, what appears to be risky or bizarre behavior to adults makes perfect sense to teenagers. But what about the behavior that frightens parents? In a recent survey conducted by Pew Research following the … [Read more...]
Nona. Life. Style: New Outfits From Your Same Old Closet
I am going to tell you a secret. But don’t tell TJMaxx I told you. Heck, don’t tell my mom I told you, either. This is not something many boutique owners want you to know… You don’t need new clothes. There, I said it. Fight me. In fact, I will wager that if you went out right now with an unlimited budget and shopped for hours, you would still end up with “nothing to wear” in … [Read more...]
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