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Connor is a busy, busy bee! At some point within the last month, she entered the phase where she repeats every word she hears — from me, her dad, the TV, school. Sometimes, it’s endearing, like when she’s learning new words and phrases. (Yesterday we were bird watching, and she said, very matter-of-factly, “Let’s write down all the observations in a notebook.”) Other times, it’s full-on shocking. What did you just say…? So…in the Trader Joe’s parking lot last Sunday, which unfortunately is one of the places I GO HAM because some drivers are extra nuts on the weekends, someone...

If you happen to be on the lookout for a new dentist, might I suggest finding one with an office in close proximity to an Ulta? Because, and I say this from personal experience, you will never miss another cleaning if you can simultaneously promise yourself that you can go to Ulta afterwards. LOL! This celebratory hair haul happened this week because — woo-hoo! TMI moment ahead — my gums are in grrrrrrreat shape. My pockets are all twos and threes, with nary a deep pocket in sight. Hence, the aforementioned victory lap around Ulta, and this much-needed hair haul!...

So…what is the Monday Poll? Good question! It isn’t, contrary to its name, an actual poll. It’s just a list of five more or less random questions I’ve been posting on this blog every Monday morning for the past gazillion years (more than 10!). I love reading your answers, and it helps me get my week off to a great start. 👍 1. Shall we have doughnuts now or later? Now, obviously. Is someone bringing coffee?? If not, I volunteer as tribute, since there can be no 🍩 doughnuts without ☕ coffee. 2. Have you ever worn a crown or...

“Because Old Navy” is as good a reason as any to sport sparkly skin on a typical spring Tuesday. Or Wednesday. 🌻 I mean, I really just want to get out of my pajamas before noon and feel cute again on the regular, truth be told. If there’s a maximum number of days a person should spend in sleepwear per year, I’ve definitely exceeded that limit! Like the subtle spring sparkle look I did for last weekend’s luncheon, this one also took about 10 minutes. The spring sparkle comes courtesy of glossy coral lips, khaki lids and lash lines with...

Happy last Caturday of 2018, babe! As I type this, I’m happy to report that I’m wearing the first beauty product my face has touched since Christmas Eve. (It’s Hourglass Lip Oil, in case you’re wondering.) I’m finally getting over the most recent of three back-to-back colds, and this last one kicked my butt so hard that I haven’t even wanted so shower (and you know how I feel about showering). Fingers and toes crossed that I make it at least a week without coming down with something new! I hope you’ve been able to stay healthy and relatively snot-free...