Katniss. Gale. Peeta. It’s the love triangle that has the hearts and minds of this generation catching fire! I just finished listening to the final book in the Hunger Games Trilogy. All three books were very well-written. Suzanne Collins sure knows how to spin a phrase. Photo Credit: keepcalm-o-matic.co.uk / Pinterest The Hunger Games, Book 1, introduces us to several memorable characters: Katniss Everdeen, who volunteers as tribute in place of her sister in the Reaping; Katniss’ best friend, Gale Hawthorne, who loves her and promises to take care of her family in the event that she doesn’t come back […]
My Pinterest-Styled Dream House
Ever since I discovered Pinterest, I have been practically obsessed with styling my wardrobe, my meals, and my dream home. Of course, if you know me, then you know about my retirement plans. I’m not anywhere near retirement age, but can you blame a girl for dreaming? Between now and our retirement, my husband and I are going to have to pinch our pennies in order to afford everything I want in my dream home. I’ve put together a few photos of the rooms I envision in my dream home, so come with me and imagine a beautifully styled retirement […]
Welcome, 2014!
This is my year… To do what? Whatever I put my mind to, that’s what! So wish me luck! Photo Credit: Pinterest Photo Credit: Pinterest I wish everyone a healthy, happy, prosperous, and blessed New Year!
The Most Fascinating People of 2013
I have always loved to watch Barbara Walter’s special, “The 10 Most Fascinating People”, eager to see who she and her team have deemed to be “fascinating” that year. Her final special aired on Wednesday, December 18th, and she recapped every fascinating person she interviewed for this yearly special. So in keeping with the long tradition once held by the woman I admire (and wanted to be like), here is my list of fascinating people of 2013. Pope Francis – since his ascension to the highest post in the Catholic Church, Pope Francis has literally touched e loves of hundreds […]
Decemburr… Bring it On
Ok, who is with me… This December is gonna be cold! Burrrr!! I’m not saying that December needs to be hot, but I miss the sun, especially on overcast, rainy, cold days! So to help pass the time on these cold, December days, here are some suggestions for you and your friends, thanks to Pinterest. *Please note that all photos are from Pinterest, but the original source has been cited if and when possible. Challenge your friends to a December photo Challenge. Photo Source: juliannamorlet.blogspot.com Gather your friends and perform a few “Random Acts of Kindness”. Photo Source: babble.com Make […]