When life gives us lemons, we just have to make ourselves some sweet lemonade. Here you’ll find our musings, pearls of wisdom, and personal stories to guide you through life’s passages. Explore how to embrace your beauty with style, discover new adventures, navigate the nuances of relationships, pull back the curtain to deal with life changes, and resonate with the reflections of other women.
I was raised to believe that family is everything. Shelly, my children, and my grands are my world. And yet, I also have girlfriends, run a business, go on many travel adventures with Shelly, and take care of managing and running a household, as most of you do. My life is a crazy, complicated, joy-filled […]
Has it started to feel at all like fall where you live, darlings? It sure has been beautiful here in Chicago, but the temps certainly aren’t as high as they were a few weeks ago! But even as the weather cools down, don’t rush to put your summer favorites into storage just yet! Can your […]
I am thrilled to announce my first book, Stories for my Grandchild, is now on sale on Amazon. This hard covered book, darlings, is about you! Not about me. And, that is the reason I am so happy, because ‘to give is far better than to receive.’ “The greatest gifts you leave your grandchildren is […]
It has been almost four months since I held Orchid in my arms. Our last interaction will remain with me forever. As I cradled her head in my lap and bent my head down to kiss her for the last time, she was kissing my hand as if to tell me, “I love you. I […]
I start my days smiling. And you can, too. Today, I am sharing three simple ways to walk on the sunny side of the street as I do. I typically wake up happy. It comes naturally. I look forward to facing my day with positivity. My outlook is fueled by optimism. I see my cup […]