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My Favorite French Things
I don’t know about you but I think we all have to admit that we have at one time or another daydreamed about what it would be like to be that classy French girl you see in magazines and foreign cinema (unless, of course, you are that classy French girl already). Every fashionista has certainly had fantasies of living in a fashion capital such as Paris or Nice with the ability to throw together the perfect French chic outfit within minutes. Imagine a life of eating chocolate, dining outside at beautiful street cafes, sipping wine while watching the world go by, all the while donning fabulous clothes and just looking…
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Unexpected Gifts & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up #149
There are so many ways to spread kindness in the world. It could be something as simple as offering an unsolicited compliment to a stranger, holding the door open for the person behind you, offering words of encouragement or a helping hand to a mom struggling with a screaming toddler in the grocery store. You can spread kindness by buying the coffee for the person behind you in the Dunkin’ Donuts line, bringing dinner to a sick friend, or sending a card to someone just to let them know that you have been thinking about them. Kindness comes in a million different varieties. It can cost you lots of money…
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The Boy Fashion Blogger: Introducing Radical Ralphie
On Friday night, my 6 year old, Ralphie, expressed a sudden interest in my blog. He asked if I get paid “actual money” to do this job and when I replied yes, he was sold. He very emphatically and with much determination and conviction announced, “Well, then, Mommy, I want to be a boy fashion blogger.” I took him through a brief overview of the ins and outs of blogging, explaining social media and showing him the different platforms. He told me he had heard the word “social media” before but he didn’t know what it meant. He now knows. He also seem to completely understand the “importance of likes”…
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The Sunday Afternoon Quarterback #11: Getting Back on the Horse
#9 Penn State Nittany Lions 34 – Indiana Hoosiers 27 We have all heard the saying before: “You gotta get up and back on the horse.” Meaning you must resume an activity at which you have previously failed. In this case, Penn State needed to get back to their winning ways this week. The last two seasons have seen the Nittany Lions lose their first game of the year to Ohio State both times, followed by a consecutive loss to Michigan State, effectively ending their shot at a Big Ten Championship game appearance. Following the loss last week at Minnesota, a win was needed to get them back on track…
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What to Wear on Winter Dates
Winter is one of the most romantic seasons. Whether you have just started dating someone or you have been together for years, there is just something magical about going on a date during the colder months. Maybe it is the added incentive to cuddle up close for warmth or the possibility of walking into a restaurant under the twinkle of holiday lights. One challenge, however, is that winter fashion is not always the cutest unless you put in some extra thought. Coats tend to be a bit bulky and sometimes unflattering while snow boots are not exactly the most appealing footwear for a romantic outing. Finding the balance between practical…
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The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book: Silk or Satin & Link Up On the Edge #171
Welcome to The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book! Welcome! This is The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book. A series co-hosted with Nancy where you can choose whether you want to share a Good Buy (which is an item you are really exited about) or a Good-Bye (which is an item you are going to say good-bye to, previously known as a Bad Buy). We will keep purchasing Bad Buys every now and then for a variety of reasons…it was so cheap, you were in a hurry and really wanted (needed) to buy something, it fit almost quite right. But, of course, we also have those purchases that can make us so very happy. A piece of clothing that you have had for…
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Thanksgiving Looks & Your Own Twist Link Up #14
Your Own Twist is a monthly series hosted by Monica of Jersey Girl, Texan Heart and myself where we showcase our own interpretations of a chosen style theme. We share the theme with you ahead of time in case you are interested in joining us. You can see the upcoming themes below if you would like to create your own post around the theme and share it with us in the link party at the end of the post. With Thanksgiving rushing in on us with unstoppable force, this is the perfect time to share some ideas for what to wear for your Thanksgiving gathering. There are tons of style…
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Dry Brushing with Prana Brush & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up #148
Have you ever heard of dry brushing? Although it is an ancient Ayurvedic health practice, it was a brand new concept to me when I was first approached by Prana Brush to try an Ionic Body Dry Brush. I am a huge advocate for all natural methods of improving and maintaining health and wellness and avoiding sick visits to the doctor’s office, so I jumped at the chance to see how dry brushing works and the ways in which it can benefit my health and my body. How does dry brushing work? Dry brushing creates a natural friction between the ion-charged copper bristles and your skin, thereby producing negative ions…
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Honoring Our Veterans
In an effort to honor the end of World War I, Veteran’s Day was declared a federal holiday in the United States on November 11, 1918. It continues on as a day to honor and celebrate the bravery and sacrifice of American service members. Being a military wife, it is a holiday that is important and emotional to me and one that is worthy of a variety of fundraising events that can assist veterans in need. Witnessing the bravery and sacrifices made daily by American service members and their families is something that will bring tears to my eyes time and again. I am going to tell you right here,…
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The Sunday Afternoon Quarterback #10: No Loss November Ends Early for the Nittany Lions
#4 Penn State Nittany Lions 26 – #17 Minnesota Golden Gophers 31 Since joining the Big Ten in 1993, Penn State has headed into the month of November undefeated six times. Only once have they escaped the month still undefeated. Kerry Collins’s 1994 team, which finished the season 12-0 and defeated Oregon in the Rose Bowl, was the only PSU team to leave November with a perfect record. Twenty years and three days ago, an undefeated Minnesota team came to Beaver Stadium to play the #2 Nittany Lions and would upset them 24-23 on a field goal as time expired. I remember the heartbreak on a 4th and forever pass…
