Chances are you have either hosted or attended a direct sales demonstration at a home party or online. Pampered Chef, Partylite, Ruby Ribbon Clothing, Thirty-One Gifts, Origami Owl, or Park Lane Jewelry are a few examples. Some of you may already know that I was in direct sales for 20 years. I was an independent contractor for home decor, jewelry, ...
As the sun sets on summer, we begin to look ahead to all the Fall feels...football games, falling leaves, cozy sweaters for those crisp mornings that are heading our way here in New Jersey, and an annual PSL (Pumpkin Spiced Latte) to make us question why we continue to overpay for a grossly sweet beverage that sometimes tastes like what I imagine a...
Wow, Labor Day weekend is here whether we beach people like it or not. (Actually, where I live September is considered “local’s summer” —the crowds are gone but the sunshine and warm temperatures remain for a few extra weeks👏
If you’ve been around for a bit you might remember the Summer Wi...
When it comes to desserts that feel like instant joy, nothing beats a classic s'more. There's just something about the combination of gooey marshmallow, melty chocolate, and crisp graham crackers that brings back the best kinds of memories — summer nights, bonfires, and laughter that goes on ...
Nothing says summer celebration quite like a colorful, fruity drink in hand—and when it comes to patriotic holidays like Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day, a Red, White, and Blue Sangria is the ultimate showstopper.
This vibrant, refreshing sangria blends fresh strawberries, blueberries, and star-shaped pineapple slices with crisp whi...
A few years ago, my husband and I traveled to Italy for our honeymoon—and like so many before us, we fell completely under Italy’s magical spell.
From the moment we stepped off the ferry into the colorful, sun-soaked streets of Capri, I knew this enchanting island would stay with me forever.
And honestly? It has.
Ever since returning home, I’ve b...
A couple of months ago my husband, Bob, asked me to book a getaway for us this summer. At the time, New Jersey (where we live) was still trying to figure out Covid which left us questioning if it was safe to travel.
We talked about a couple of places but decided to use a very generous gift we were given as a wedding gift a couple of years ago ...
My love of sitting on a porch started almost 50 years ago, and honestly, it has only grown stronger with time.
One of my earliest and most treasured memories is sitting on the front porch of my grandparents’ house in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Their home—a charming, ...
Like him or not, Tom Brady gets it done. He has dominated the space for close to 20 years and has made moves and had comebacks that have left jaws on the floor.
This Super Bowl was no different, his confidence and leadership owned the field. He is truly a master of his craft...not to be confused with (Robert) Kraft.
While watching the game I beg...
After the flurry of fashions seen at the Inauguration and the anti-climactic reality of no inauguration gowns thanks to the pandemic, I decided to fill the void and take a peek back in history to see what former First Ladies found fashionable and if they had the FashionSHEsta factor of living with Style & Happiness, Every day!
What I found was...
Growing up and living at the shore has certainly secured summer in the #1 spot when it comes to my favorite season. I love the vibe of summer and want to squeeze as much juice out of the 10 or so weeks it’s here!
When I met my husband, Bob in 2016 it didn't take long to real...
