How to Find Out Just How Irish You Are

So you think of yourself as being Irish. Maybe you even have an Irish last name. But just how Irish are you? I recently found out by using a DNA Kit for me and my kids. Turns out that despite my Irish maiden name, I’m far less than I thought! There are several different kits, but after […]

DUBLIN ON A BUDGET: 4 Days for $1000

First published March 2018 Where: Dublin, Ireland When: March How Many Nights: 4 Cost: $1000 • • • • • • Planning a Trip on a Budget • • • • • • My friends from high school wanted to plan a group trip to celebrate all of us turning 50 and we had to work within a […]

25+ Movies Featuring Inspiring Women

In celebration of International Women’s Day, we decided to make a list of some of our favorite movies featuring strong women. Snuggle up with your girls and watch one… 1. Hidden FiguresThe story of a team of female African-American mathematicians who broke race and gender barriers and served a vital role in NASA during the early […]

Throw an Oscar Party This Weekend

With a few tricks, it’s possible to throw together an enjoyable Oscar night party that your guests will remember. Best of all, it won’t break your budget to celebrate the glamour of the night. If you didn’t get a chance to see all the movies, half the fun of it is watching the show. Seriously, who […]

My Oscar Picks & Where to See Them

I have tried to see all the movies up for Best Picture and I am only short one, Black Panther. (But I did hear that it was fantastic.) Here are my two cents on the Oscar picks; Bohemian Rhapsody Nominated for: Best picture, actor, editing, sound editing, and sound mixing. My two cents: This should hands down […]

Valentine’s Day Friendship Brunch

It’s sometimes difficult to get together with friends. Hosting a Valentine's Friendship brunch is a perfect way to gather together the women you know for some good food, good company and lots of laughs.

Celebrating the Rocks in My Life for Valentine’s Day: My Besties

Not everyone’s idea of a perfect valentine involves a guy. And at this point, I have as many friends who are divorced as are married. For women, our friends are often “our rocks” more than our husbands or boyfriends. When I’m having a bad day, they see it on my face immediately at 3pm pick up. When […]

Homemade Valentine Template: You Left Your Mark on Me.

You Left Your Mark on Me. This is an easy one. You can print out this Valentine Template on 8.5 x 11″ pink oe red card stock. It will make 3 per page. Use clear packing tape to attach a fun marker. We got ours at Michael’s: 50 for $24. Check out our other easy homemade valentines Something Sweet […]