One of the aspects I've found to be a challenge in my empty nest is not having my daughters around to critique my outfits before I go out the door. There's a lingering awkwardness involved that is hard to describe. I've come to rely on their expertise, versus my own - so I can stay… Continue reading Can a 1980s mom go 2010s trendy with her socks?
On my bucket wish list for Christmas
The last phase of my Black Friday shopping weekend is gift wrapping. It's a tradition of mine so that the items bought are magically turned into the perfect gifts for each adult child as they open them up on Christmas morning. It will be like I knew exactly what to get them. They will be… Continue reading On my bucket wish list for Christmas
The fear of quiet during the holidays
It's the Sunday morning after Thanksgiving. All the excitement of Thanksgiving holiday and Black Friday shopping weekend has come to a screeching and mind-numbing silence in the house. It's kind of scary to feel blue after having so much fun. I might need to make some stress relieving tea? Or maybe I should sit still… Continue reading The fear of quiet during the holidays
Shelley’s still shopping?
Well, sort of, first she's having more pie. For breakfast - it's the fuel of champion shoppers on Thanksgiving weekend. It's Small Business Saturday - she must go check out their deals! Before she leaves, she's pausing to digest more pie and ponder thoughts about what she bought on Black Friday. In all of the… Continue reading Shelley’s still shopping?
Shelley’s not here, she’s shopping
So...no blog post from Shelley today? Nope...(not really). Why? Because, she's off shopping...in the crowds, and craziness of Black Friday. No worries, she'll be back tomorrow. I'm sure she'll have plenty to say about how much pie she ate yesterday, how much money she saved by not finding anything to buy, and how much fun… Continue reading Shelley’s not here, she’s shopping
I’m in love with my chef…and the Tiny Chef show, too
Happy Thanksgiving all! Today's the day to gorge ourselves with food while we give thanks for the little things in life that bring us joy, have taught us lessons, and have made a difference in our lives. I have so many things to be thankful for, I could go on and on, but I won't.… Continue reading I’m in love with my chef…and the Tiny Chef show, too