Amongst all the “getting ready for college” that we did this week we were able to squeeze in a few social events. One night Cali and I gathered with a group of other college bound daughters and their mothers. As a result of the girl’s friendship, the mothers have become friends too. During our evening together [...]
A Celebration of Women
Monday’s post is late because I have just returned from spending 3 days with 4,000 amazing woman and 5 men! I spent the weekend in Minneapolis, Minnesota at the National Convention for the direct sales company I am involved with. It was a weekend full of fun, little sleep, celebration, recognition, inspiration, motivation and information. It [...]
Joyful Julie!
Last week I mentioned that I was in charge of the appetizers for our annual Beach Babes and their Boys Valentine dinner – a 13 year tradition. All of my Beach Babe friends are great cooks (o.k., except maybe Julie, whose husband William does all the cooking at their house) But Julie makes up for [...]
Appetizers – Beach Babe Style
For our annual Beach Babe and their Boys Valentine dinner I prepared some of my favorite “stand by” appetizers. Ones I know everyone will love. Above picture – The Beach Babes enjoying my appetizers. One of our beach babes Patrice was visiting her sick daddy so wasn’t with us – we missed you Patrice! [...]





















