My hubby and I each turn 50 this year, and we are blessed to do so. I went first with my birthday being having just happened in April, and his is in October. So my sweetheart and resident Director of Fun came up with the idea to do 50 things together to commemorate this moment in time, and I'm down for the fun! Some of the adventures will be big things, and some will be small things that we enjoy together. We will do some activities as a couple, along with doing them with our immediate family, our extended family, our church family, and close friends. So, the ... Continue Reading...
L’Occitane adds a new line of lip products and face masks!
{I received these products for the purposes of use and review. All opinions expressed are my own. Enjoy!} L'Occitane released their new Lip Color/Care collection today in the US, and it is lovely! In addition, there are new facial masks available. These are chock full of great natural ingredients for your skin and body. And they smell amazing and yummy! ... Continue Reading...
The Fog Isn’t So Scary Now..Here’s Why
I don't like driving in fog. Not at all. In fact, it makes me a little bit tense when have to do it. Such was the case yesterday. As my daughter and I were driving to Charlottesville, we began to see the advisory signs that said "fog on the mountain". It was an otherwise cloudless day, and so the warning of fog being up ahead caught me by surprise. I began to brace for the experience of driving through fog on Afton mountain, something that I have done a couple of times before (with much trepidation and a bit of perspiration). There are a few of reasons that the fog ... Continue Reading...
Navigating our emotional loads
Pace yourself and monitor yourself, folks. I just experienced having the emotional “starch” being taken out of me this morning, and it wasn’t anything big that did it. (Note: I am good, I just was reminded how we need to be mindful and aware of our emotional load.) Sundays are usually a full day for me, as I pastor a church with my husband. It's not just the time commitment that make it full, but the emotional involvement of caring for people that we love as well. When they rejoice and celebrate in their lives, we do too; and when they go through, we go through ... Continue Reading...
Refreshing Review: Sebastian Alvarado’s The Science of Marvel
{I received this book for the purpose of review. All geeky opinions expressed are my own. Enjoy!} Is all that Avengers tech just fantasy or is it based in real science? Sebastian Alvarado makes a great case that it is based in real science indeed! From the Publisher: Science meets fantasy in this behind-the-scenes look at the Marvel Cinematic Universe—now you can experience the magic of the movies, and learn how to replicate it in real-life. The Marvel Cinematic Universe is filled with extraordinary humans and abilities. There are teenaged geniuses swinging through ... Continue Reading...
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