Chocolate Boutique Women’s Retreat

I'm back and overdosed on chocolate this weekend. The first night there I got the giggles from being so tired (went to bed at 4 am the night before) and then ate way too much chocolate. Was too funny since I didn't know anyone before I showed up at the retreat. Don't usually get the [...]

Enjoying a Chocolate Boutique

Enjoying a Chocolate Boutique

Girls weekend away is happening right now. The theme is delicious…Chocolate Boutique. Started Friday afternoon with a trio of girls driving up to the retreat together. Made a pit stop at Starbuck’s, of course. Need a good chocolate mocha to get the system going. Arrived just in time for dinner and the first session Friday [...]

Top 3 Reasons to Join Twitter

                          Seems like everyone is doing it, right? I refused for a long time, just like I did with Facebook. But, eventually I gave in and decided to give it a try. Here are the top 3 reasons why I decided to join and stay [...]

I’m a New Auntie of a Valentine’s Baby

My first nephew was born February 14th…Valentine's Day!  Please welcome Jackson to the world!

Warning: Do NOT Use All American Moving & Storage (a.k.a. Alleviate Van Lines)

We're in the middle of a racket…our moving company is holding our stuff hostage in San Jose until we agree to pay double what they quoted as a NOT TO EXCEED price. Hmm, the way I understand Not To Exceed is that it won't exceed. Here's the story… We were going to use PODS, but [...]

Need some snippets of joy and laughter?

I've got just the thing…a hilarious new book by my funny friend, Lain Ehmann. We met at MemoryTrends a few years ago and found out that we lived in the same area and she attends my uncle's church! Talk about small world. We've stayed in touch throughout the years and now she's a published author. [...]

What’s It Like Being in an Interracial Relationship?

Yep, heard that question before. Have you ever wondered, but been too afraid to ask? Well, today is your lucky day because you're going to get at least one woman's opinion about it… Not my opinion, mind you, but Robyn Preston-McGee, in an online article sent to me by a friend. Will things change with [...]

Guest blog from author and friend…Camy Tang

Hi there! My friend Tasra asked me to guest blog today about female friendships. This is actually a really good topic for me, because recently I’ve been evaluating my friendships more closely. I not only wanted to know what I love about my friends, but also how I can become a better one. All my [...]

A Page Out of Life Author Kathleen Reid

I've already reviewed the latest scrapbooking novel to make waves in the industry. Now I've been fortunate enough to interview the author. And I have another free book to give away, so read the interview and leave a comment to be entered in the drawing. How and where did you get the inspiration for the [...]

Forgive me, I’ve got blogger’s block.

Never had it before, but it's happening now. Here's why… My mother-in-law passed away last week. There are no words to express the emotions that seem to come in waves. Saundra Alfreda McIntosh was a beautiful woman with a compassionate heart who was only 62 years old. She will be missed by her three sons [...]