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.
Happy Winter, darlings, and Happy 2021! Did you see the Great Jupiter/Saturn Conjunction before Christmas? It was so cloudy in Chicago, but the pictures were just amazing! If you saw it, make sure you include some pictures you took in the comments at the bottom of this page. I would love to see them! As […]

Darling, I was talking to a close friend about our relationships with our children. We discussed the times we have wanted to express our feelings with a member of our family but didn’t because we did not want to create a tsunami wave! This led to a broader discussion because it’s the New Year of […]

Whether it’s from exercising or simply aging, no one likes feeling pain. Luckily, nature has blessed us with some ingredients that can ease our troubles… anti-inflammatory ingredients to the rescue! Did you know that oxidation and inflammation are intertwined? That’s because oxidation leads to forming free radicals that can damage the cells and thus lead to inflammation. Some nutrients, however, […]

Post-Christmas Love For You! And just like that… the Holidays are almost over! Can you believe next week is January 2021? Even though this year has been very tough, 2020 flew by so quickly. Now, I’m sure you all are thinking about a fresh start, New Year’s resolutions, etc., etc., etc… But, I just want […]

Dear Darlings, During this time of COVID, God, grant us the serenity to accept the things we cannot change, the courage to change the things we can, and the wisdom to celebrate this Christmas in quiet reflection and peace. Sending love and sprigs of mistletoe from our home to yours. Warmly, Shelly, America, and Honey
