It's officially summer and these are a few things I'm smiling about. We've been experiencing the hot summer heat for the last few weeks in Kansas and a few of these items help keep me cool, comfortable and feeling stylish. That can be difficult to do when the temperatures start approaching 100 degrees. Olukai Flip Flops- This is my second … [Read more...]
Live Curiously Weekly
What will you make, explore, watch or eat this week? Check out my latest ideas to inspire you to live more curiously. If you like what you see please share it with your friends. To Make: DIY Marshmallow Roasting Sticks I love a s'more. Show up with these fun marshmallow roasting sticks at your next bonfire and you'll be the talk of the … [Read more...]
My Summer 2016 Reading List
What are you reading this summer? I've selected 12 books to bury my head in this summer. My reading list consists of a combination of older novels, new novels, a classic and of course a few self-help books thrown in for good measure. I'm starting my summer reading off with Firefly Lane. I read The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah and loved … [Read more...]
June Get Out of Your Box Challenge & Summer Cocktails
It's unofficially the start of summer. The kids are out of school, the pool is open and it's time to think about summer cocktails. My challenge for you this month is to come up with a signature cocktail you can serve guests at a moments notice. If you enjoy being a mixologist have some fun and create your own or you can try a few of these … [Read more...]
Live Curiously Weekly
Are you ready to be inspired or try something new? This is week two of Live Curiously Weekly. If you missed week one you can read it here. I'm going to do my best to share my finds weekly, but sometimes things don't always go as planned. There are some weeks I have more ideas than I know what do with and other weeks where I'm feeling totally … [Read more...]
15 Hamburger Topping Ideas
May is National Hamburger Month and my family loves a good juicy hamburger. I've created a list of 15 hamburger topping ideas to get you thinking out of the box. Ketchup, mustard, mayo, lettuce, tomato and onion are great standbys, but why not take your burger to the next level and add some new toppings which will enhance your enjoyment of a good … [Read more...]
Live Curiously Weekly
If you've been following my blog since the beginning I've mentioned before how I love lists. Lists help me organize my ideas and occasionally I get things done. I love the feeling of crossing something off my to do list. I'm passionate about living curiously so I decided to start a weekly column of things that inspire me. The … [Read more...]
The House That Was Meant to Be
Have you ever had a feeling something was meant to be despite appearances? My husband and I bought a second home in the country seven years ago. We traveled down a dirt path which led to a fork in the road and view of a soybean field. To the left was a private tree-lined dirt path which used to be an old railroad track. At the end of the … [Read more...]
One Thing Oprah And I Have In Common
Those of you who know me well know I am a big fan of Oprah. I even used to write a blog about What I Learned From Watching Oprah. I was recently surprised to learn that she and I have something in common with less than 4 % of the world's population. I guess you could say in a way we are both Divergent or ENFJ's. What is an ENFJ? It's one of … [Read more...]
May Out of the Box Challenge & Interior Design by Numbers
Believe it or not, this image from This Old House is one of my most popular pins on Pinterest. Crazy, right? I had no idea people were that interested in how high to hang a toilet paper holder or how far it should be from the toilet. I have always just sort of eyeballed it. Television shows like Fixer Upper and Flip or Flop have sparked an … [Read more...]