Setting the Christmas Table with Love #MerryChristmas

What a fond memory this picture brings. It was a Christmas past, and yet for me it is a reminder of the joy I experience setting a table for dinner with friends or family. May your Christmas be beautiful and full of love. May your New Year celebration be surrounded by loved ones. Most of... Continue Reading →

I Thought I Wasn’t Feeling the #Christmas Spirit #HolidayChaos

I’m trying to get into the Christmas cheer thing this year. For some reason, I am just not feeling it. Don’t get me wrong, I have put deliberate thought in to what I am giving to friends, to my guy, to my family. But this year only a few decorations have been put out, the... Continue Reading →

Decorating for the Holidays When Your Home is For Sale #HolidayHomeSale

I posted a piece from houzz.com a few years ago about holiday decorating when your home is for sale. Bear in mind the photo on this post is from my 480 square foot tiny house. But, where there is a will, there is a way to decorate, right? The holiday decor tips on this more... Continue Reading →

Making Decisions With Positive Intention #MakeGoodChoices

I feel that the holidays compel us to stop for more than a moment, to take a deeper breath, and to show more gratitude than we do over the year that is slowly slipping away. At least we should be doing so and with intention. When I stop and think about intention, I am reminded... Continue Reading →

What I am Giving This Christmas #MakeItYourself

These days, I am constantly laughing at myself. I really did want to be a comedienne back in the day. Now, as a Realtor, I can still make people laugh so that their real estate process is fun, less stress. And, my friends? They know they will always have a fun time listening to my... Continue Reading →

Slow Cooker Italian Pot Roast #ItalianPotRoast

Ok I have a confession to make. My sister and I don't like turkey. So, we did an Italian pot roast in a slow cooker on Thanksgiving day. She swears by the 12 hour rule, but we did a 4.25 pound roast on low for 6 hours and then high for 2 hours. Was absolutely... Continue Reading →

Taking Responsibility & Be Kinder #ItIsAboutTime

I am in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, helping my sister out during her recovery from her second back surgery. Where she and Steven live, 25 wooded acres along the Mississippi River, I have had the distinct pleasure of stunning views, a serene setting, the place to myself, with the exception of their dog that I am... Continue Reading →

It’s About Hashtags #WhatWouldItTake

I have a confession to make. Sometimes I check what is trending on Twitter for laughs. Seriously, you should try it sometime! Sunday night was #ItWouldTakeAlotForMe has hilarious. #ItWouldTakeAlotForMe To give you that last slice of pizza Sub that last word for other food groups Chocolate Mexican food Cheese Shrimp You get the picture, and... Continue Reading →

Everything Around Me is a Beautiful Memory #ThisIsMyHood

Believe it or not, I have been at a loss for words these days. Ok, not totally or not completely but I sometimes struggle or maybe I have writer’s block. Admittedly, it quite possibly could be politics fatigue. It occupies the news, it affects my business industry and gets into my head. So, I decided... Continue Reading →

Spiced Nuts and Seeds #HolidayGiftGiving

UPDATE December 2021: I have recently changed to a plant based diet and I felt this recipe was due for a change. Switched out eggs and honey in favor of pure, dark maple syrup and olive oil. Recipe is now vegan! This will be your go-to gift for the holiday season. Thank you, too! Ingredients... Continue Reading →

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