Next Sunday is Mother’s Day. Everyone has a mother. Some people are blessed with two, or more. And no matter your age, you will always need your mother. I saw this quote about mothers on PopSugar and I thought it was a beautiful quote, not only for Mother’s Day but for every day. But since this blog post is about Mother’s Day, I find it all the more fitting for the occasion. Now to the gift guides! I chose to pull my gift ideas from Macy’s and Nordstrom, and I’ve arranged them by price, starting with the least expensive. 1. Bella […]
Style Icon: Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lopez is a stylish woman who is living by her own rules and doing her best to be true to her roots. She has style and grace, not to mention a slamming body for a woman of forty-five! She works hard for everything she has and seems to do it effortlessly. She got everyone talking about her tremendously in shape body with that green Versace dress she worn to the Grammys with Sean P. Diddy Combs. And ever since then, she has displayed her amazing body by showcasing her equally amazing style. Photo Source: InStyle / E! Online She got her […]
I'm Gonna Knock You Out
I’m not a big fan of boxing. The blood. The brutality. The sometimes life-changing injuries these athletes suffer. So this is just not a sport I can get into, if you know what I mean. But, the other day after I had a minor office procedure done, I was home channel surfing and ended up stopping on the HBO documentary of the Klitschko brothers, a pair of Ukranian heavyweight boxers. Both brothers are over 6’7″ and each have a reach of over 80-inches. Photo Source: Amazon “A documentary portrait of boxing brothers Vitali and Wladimir Klitschko who between them […]
Movie Review: The Judge
My husband and I recently watched The Judge, with Robert Duvall and Robert Downey Jr. We both thought it was a great movie! It’s more than a courtroom thriller. It’s about relationships in and out of the courtroom. Photo Source: PopSugar Entertainment Here is a brief description of the movie, according to IMDb: “Hank Palmer is a successful defense attorney in Chicago, who is getting a divorce. When his brother calls with the news that their mother has died, Hank returns to his childhood home to attend the funeral. Despite the brittle bond between Hank and the Judge, Hank must […]
Enjoy a Romantically Delicious Movie Night
I love movies that combine my love of food, my love of beautiful scenery, and my love of a good story. The 100 Foot Journey did just that. Photo Source: IMDb The Kadam family leaves India for France where they open a restaurant directly across the road from Madame Mallory’s Michelin-starred eatery. ( IMDb) Based on Richard C. Morais’ beloved novel of the same name, this movie is deliciously romantic. It stars Dame Helen Mirren as Madame Mallory and Manish Dayal as Hassan Kadam, a cook who not only charms sous chef Marguerite, but Madame Mallory. Om Puri stars as […]