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Is it Possible to Run Out of Kindness? & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up #155
When I began this #SpreadTheKindness Link Up way back in November of 2016, I was full of fire and passion about a mission that was near to my heart. I wanted to take a stand against negativity and toxicity that exists in the world around us. I wanted to be kind to everyone for the sole purpose of just being kind. I wanted to lead by example and teach my children the importance of kindness. I wanted to show that everyone deserves to be on the receiving end of kindness just because we are all humans struggling through the irony that is being human. In an effort to make the…
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A Holiday Whirlwind & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up #154
The past week and a half has been a whirlwind of activity and holiday travel. I was at first hesitant to take some time off from blogging, but I am sure glad that I did it. In fact, I barely opened my laptop over the holiday break. December 20 was my last post for the holidays as it was the day Jeff was returning home from Georgia after two weeks away. Sensing that I was nearing the end of my rope from two weeks of single parenting, a series of really crappy weather days in the North Country, holiday preparations, and an overall sense of ennui that was taking hold…
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Holiday Date in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up #153
During my wonderful Thanksgiving holiday in Pennsylvania, Jeff and I had the opportunity for a date day that Saturday. I was itching to go thrift shopping, on a quest for some skirts to style with my ever growing collection of colorful tights, and we were hankering for a peaceful kid-free lunch somewhere. We were deciding which direction to head for our date day when I remembered that I had a gift certificate that was so generously given to me back in July when I visited Jim Thorpe to see my fave band, Fireside Collective, perform at the Mauch Chunk Opera House. I spent that sweltering July afternoon visiting the local…
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The Perks of Military Life & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up #152
I mentioned in yesterday’s post that we delivered Jeff to Syracuse Hancock International Airport on Friday where he departed for Fort Benning, Georgia, where he will remain for the next two weeks…leading straight up to just a few days before Christmas. In the grand scheme of military living, a two week separation, even in the midst of the holiday season, is not all that bad, but still it packs a bit of a punch when the holiday blues take hold. This past Veteran’s Day, I shared a little peek into our military lifestyle, the ups and the downs and all of the in-betweens. While we have become quite adept at…
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#SpreadTheKindness Link Up #151
Your featured favorites from last week. Reader Favorite (Most Clicked) Jess of Elegantly Dressed and Stylish shared the prettiest holiday outfit in her post, Turning Heads Linkup -Red Sweater Dress for the Holidays. Apparently you all loved her dress as much as I do! And her boots…I want her boots! My Favorite Fashion Post Moumous of LaMoumous has been sharing a series of formal gowns for this holiday season. Seriously, every single one of them is breathtakingly beautiful. Her post, Dress to Impress @Khiani, not only showcases a gorgeous floral ball gown that has me swooning, but her list of 10 wedding guest faux pas is pretty spot on as…
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Radical Ralphie is the Bomb & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up #150
Last week, I introduced you all to a new series here at Shelbee on the Edge…Radical Ralphie: The Boy Fashion Blogger. And if you recall my post from last Tuesday about Unexpected Gifts, you may recognize this adorable little bomber jacket that Mireille of Chez Mireille so generously gifted to my style crazed 6 year old. He can be finicky and rather stubborn when it comes to his clothing. Actually, he can be finicky and stubborn when it comes to just about anything in life. As such, I wasn’t sure if he would be overly excited about his new jacket when it arrived or if he would toss it to…
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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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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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More Music That Moves Me: The Jakobs Ferry Stragglers & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up #147
Remember back in July, I introduced you to this amazingly talented and beautiful fiddling gal, Libby, whom I met at the Busy Bird Bluegrass Festival? Well, that post was about My Bluegrass Summer in general and it is high time that I dedicate an entire post to Libby and her captivating band, The Jakobs Ferry Stragglers. Upon our first meeting which was quite magical, I had no idea that we would become fast friends. Libby, myself, and the rest of her band. This festival world really is something else. I have made so many wonderful friends just this past summer making my way around the Bluegrass circuit. I feel so…
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Simply Earth Essential Oils Recipe Box & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up #146
I am super excited to share this post! I have long been a fan of and advocate for the benefits of essential oils for healthier living. Lavender and eucalyptus oils have saved me from the pain and anguish of migraines and chest congestion on countless occasions. Aromatherapy has proven an effective home remedy for the daily stressors and ailments that come along with living in a world that is fast paced and demanding. I would much rather use natural remedies at home before running off to the doctor for some lab created pharmaceutical that causes more side effects than curative effects anyway. And as far as preventative medicine goes, why…
