Halloween is all about the candy, but it’s also about the creative and clever costumes that you can make yourself. Whether your attending a party, hosting a party, or just staying home to pass out candy, you can put together a creative costume this weekend, just in time for next weekend’s early Halloween parties. Dress as a Disney princess. Make a splash as a mermaid. Strap on some suspenders and be a nerd. The possibilities of an awesome Halloween costume are endless. Some costumes can be as simple as painting your face and wearing an all monochomatic outfit. For instance, […]
Man of Style: Tom Cruise
Tom Cruise was in Knoxville, Tenn., on Monday night, to greet fans at the Regal Pinnacle Theatre for a charity movie premiere of his latest movie, Jack Reacher: Never Go Back. It was my 18th wedding anniversary, so I didn’t attend the premiere, but I sure would have loved to have seen (and even met) the devilishly handsome Tom Cruise! I think every woman fell in love with him, or at least fell in love with his character, Maverick, in Top Gun. Either that, or we fell in love with him after he played the sports agent Jerry Maguire. (“You had […]
21 Boots for Fall Under $200
As much as I am a sandals gal, I’m equally a boots gal. I love a good pair of booties or boots, a pair that totally complete an outfit, or pull an outfit together. I’m currently on the hunt for a good pair of brown riding boots, but there are a few pairs of boots and booties on this list that I could totally buy and wear all Fall! And here’s the kicker… all these boots and booties (but one pair) are under $200, and some are even under $100! These styles are from Bloomingdales, Nordstrom, and ASOS. Jack Rogers […]
Happy Anniversary to My Love
Today I am celebrating my 18th wedding anniversary to my love, Mike. I know lots of people say that they married their best friend, but in my case, I really did! We have been through many ups and many downs, but through it all, one thing remains a constant and that is our commitment to each other no matter what. My Love Story Mike and I had met about a couple of months or so before our first date. Every Thursday evening, a group of people would get together and play volleyballI was a newspaper reporter and he was a police […]
8 DIY Pumpkin Skincare Products + 2 Products to Buy
Some people can’t wait for fall because the pumpkin spice drinks come back to Starbucks and people start making pumpkin spiced cookies, cakes, and pies. I’ll be honest… I’m one of those people! But here’s a new way to use pumpkin, or at least it’s new to me! Pumpkins are filled with antioxidants, zinc, and other vitamins that can benefit your skin in many ways, and it’s especially nourishing to dry and tried skin. Here are 8 DIY pumpkin skincare products you should try this month. Pumpkin Clay Mask 2 Tbsp Pumpkin Illite Clay 1 Tbsp Pumpkin Powder 1 Tbsp […]