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Fun Fashion for Women over 50

How to Dress My Age The fashion industry, whеthеr іt іѕ in rеgаrdѕ tо clothes оr shoes оr even accessories and hairstyle, аnуthіng аnd...

HAPPINESS IS... learning something new everyday

For a while now, the focus of my social media posts is #happynekproject. Those things, people and events that either make me smile or my...

Ho Hum Pinoy Chicken Adobo

I was caught off guard when my daughter-in-law asked me to show her how to make adobo. I only have a couple chicken legs in the freezer....

DIY Patriotic Wreath, a recycled Christmas wreath

The Fourth came up way too fast for me. I wasn’t prepared for it, so I had to make something overnight! Display the Stars and Stripes —...

Bringing up Children

A Grandmother's Advice to her Daughter-in-law Today, during my daily Facetime with my grandson and his mom, I told them that I would like...

Grandson Turns ONE!

An Open Letter Dear Adonis, My usual response when someone told me that babysitting a grandchild is delightful was, "Oh no, I took care...

Easy and Affordable DIY Gravel Patio under $200

At the design center for our home, the builders were going to charge about $5,500 to lay pavers and build a pergola. I mulled it over a...

A Great DIY House Warming Gift

Here's a simple and easy-to-make succulent arrangement that is sure to grow... My goddaughter and her husband recently had their house...

Lumpiang Gulay

A Filipino vegetable eggroll recipe Since my kids are now grown, I have been finding time and inspiration to learn new things. Cooking...

Easter is my Christmas - Part 2

A Crate of Succulents What is a celebration without a gift? My excitement over Easter is unmatched this year. Without kids at home, there...

Easter is my Christmas!

AN EASTER CENTERPIECE Of all the seasons of celebration, Easter is my favorite. This is my happy time, my reset button. Why shouldn't it...

First Time Grandmother’s Easter Musings

After raising three children, my husband and I are celebrating our first Easter alone. Although we are with our closest friends, my...

Year round Holiday Tree

Admittedly, when it comes to projects, I tend to bite more than I can chew. This blog for example, took years to plan and at least three...

Creating a Home: Goin' Junking |Part 3: The Best Find|

The Best Find at Texas Thrift - San Antonio 📷 📷 📷 There is nothing more fulfilling than creating something with your own hands! My...

Creating a Home (Goin' Junking) |Part 1: THE KITCHEN|

My son’s first home is a three-bedroom, one bath rental home. As in most rentals, there is typically not much that can be done but if...

The Art of: Creating a Home

For the past 30 years, motherhood has been my priority. Although working two jobs and owning businesses have gotten in the way most of...

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