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 June 15th, My Darlings! Happiest of weekends, my sweet readers. The heat is here, and I hope you’re staying cool. This week has been full of work and I’m ready to relax this weekend. How about you? Here are a few little weekend musings for you to enjoy. Sending love to you and yours! […]

Happy June 1st, My Darlings! I hope you all enjoyed a great last week of May. My trip to Moscow has been a delight! I can’t wait to get back to my beautiful Chicago and see what this new summer brings. I hope you all are ready for hot weather, summer vacations and fun! Retirement […]

Happy Weekend My Darlings! What a week it has been. I am finally back home in my beloved Chicago, my darlings, only to be traveling to Arizona very soon. You can only imagine the packing and unpacking that has been going on. But, I am so grateful to be living this full and wonderful life. […]

My darlings, if you’re looking for family vacation ideas with grandparents, this article shares simple, budget-friendly ways to make time with your grandchildren fun, memorable, and educational—whether you stay close to home or plan a small getaway. I recently wrote an article for you about traveling with grandchildren! Above all, traveling is one of my […]

Darlings! Get a signed copy of Stories for My Grandchild. Meet me at the Lady Expo in Chicago on April 27th (9am-1pm) and buy a signed copy of my journal Stories for My Grandchild (or bring your own copy for me to sign). This week’s round up of blog posts include: How to Make […]
