One of my pet peeves is bad service. Be it in restaurants or hotels or shops... I just don't like it. I know I'm not alone here - no one does.And let me assure you - in my lifetime, I've been on the other end. I've walked a mile in the other person's shoes. I've been a waitress. I've worked in … [Read more...]
Almost There…
Yesterday was the last day of summer vacation of Oliver, which was a typical Monday, but with the extras of a rather long laundry list of things that needed to be purchased or get done before the start of school. I sorted clothes and summer things around the children, who spent much of the day … [Read more...]
She called me a PRINCESS. Meeting Gail Vaz-Oxlade.
Uh-oh. She started yelling at me "What do you mean you don't know how to do your taxes?"I felt like a teenager all over again. I think of myself as being a relatively smart and reliable woman of today. I try to find "balance". I have interests outside of my daily shuffle with the kids and … [Read more...]
Beverly Hills …things to see & do!
A recent 3 day trip to LA offered me an opportunity to check out some stuff that I haven't before. I've done the California thing...all the touristy stuff and still fun to do with people who've never been, of course. But I always try to check out what's happening locally that is beyond the usual … [Read more...]
Girl time
I got a text from my cousin last week:"So I'm thinking...want to get together for shopping and dinner this weekend? Just us?"Which kinda freaked me out because I was going to text her suggesting the same thing. Plans were made and confirmed within 3 texts. Saturday. Vaughan Mills.It was a … [Read more...]
Destiny
As my family unpacked the Christmas boxes preparing to trim the tree, destiny revealed itself, wrapped in tissue.I unwrapped an ornament long forgotten. An ornament given to me by my grandmother when I was a little girl. My grandmother passed away thirty years ago and I don't have many … [Read more...]
Do You Shop On Boxing Day?
I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas with your loved ones! Our holiday has been great, and no one has fallen ill, which is a new experience for our family. I got lots of great presents: Starbucks gift cards, a Brie baker, a new housecoat, 89 pairs of cute underwear, and a gift certificate … [Read more...]
Trifecta Complete!
The title of this blog is "Sleep, Sanity and Skinny Jeans" and it was originally a reference to all the things I have lost in my motherhood journey. I have slowly been regaining the first two, in little baby steps, but had not yet made the plunge into the final realm of Skinny Jeans. I have been … [Read more...]
2011 GMC Acadia: Family Luxury
Model Tested: GMC Acadia DenaliCompetition in its class: Buick Enclave, Lincoln MKT, Honda Pilot, Ford FlexMSRP for the model tested: $63,625 The GMC Acadia is one gorgeous ride, inside and out. My initial impression was that it is quite similar in appearance to the Buick Enclave, both in its … [Read more...]
I have a problem
Last week many new and returning students came through my art studio. One new little one caught my eye because she was wearing a fabulous dress. So fabulous I had to take a picture of itWhy did I love it so much? Well, I have one just like itUmmm. She is 3 and a half. I use a … [Read more...]