Sea and Sky by lavonnelong featuring Color Me Cobalt We are planning our annual Thanksgiving getaway. Yes, we've procrastinated and we're late. Last year, we went to Florida and I think this year we're going to try to get out to the Washington coast. So a beautiful sea and sky inspired Fall outfit is perfect right now. [Tweet "Keep calm and listen to the sea..."] I love blues and whites -- if you peek into my closet and drawers you'll see many blues, whites, and greys. I am … [Read more...]
Sol Alpaca: Give and Receive Warmth This Season
This is a sponsored post with Sol Alpaca and the Mom It Forward Blog Network. All opinions are mine alone. Are you looking for a unique, beautiful, and meaningful gift this holiday season? Look no further than Sol Alpaca. As you may be aware, Peru has an ancient and beautiful textile tradition. What you might not know is that Sol Alpaca has been the leading exporter of these beautiful textiles to the world since 1931. Now, you can purchase these beautiful Peruvian products online from the … [Read more...]
A Fun Kids Club: I’m Teaching Adventurer Club
So I am teaching again. Not homeschooling but I am teaching at a new kids club - the Adventurer Club. It's a club for kids in grades 1-4 and I had 16 kids register. We had our first club meeting this week and it went pretty well. We start the evening off with Pledge, Law, Songs, Prayer, and Story/Devotional. We then move onto to our award classwork. The kids get awards for various topics and I started with the Listening Award. An award is basically a badge that will be sewn onto a sash that the … [Read more...]
Retro Polka Dot Dresses
I was in San Deigo for ten days last week for a family reunion. I brought dresses and skirts to wear every single day and my BZEES Duet Sandals. With some of our travel and a few luncheons and family photos - I am so glad I brought dresses and nice fashionable, yet comfortable sandals! I've been hooked on retro style dresses this past year. I love wearing them and pairing them with my BZEES sandals this summer. Do you like retro polka dot dresses? Retro Polka Dot Dresses by … [Read more...]
10 Tips for Finding the Perfect Travel Shoe
You know when you are traveling and outside walking all day long and your feet are killing you? Yes, that is what happens to me most of the time we go on vacation. Thankfully, Arcopédico, maker of high-quality, Portuguese-made women’s comfort shoes, believes that finding the ideal travel shoe is a top priority to any successful adventure. After over 30 years in the business of crafting reliable, comfortable, durable and lightweight footwear for world-wandering women, Arcopédico offers its own … [Read more...]
7 Modest Swimsuits for Women
Summer is almost here. I love the warm sunshine. It is so beautiful in the Pacific Northwest all through the year, but summer even more so! Summer means trips to our local pool, the lake, and an annual vacation to Southern California. But it also means pulling out or getting a new swimsuit. Each year, I try to find a modest swimsuit that I can feel comfortable wearing. I want it to be fashionable yet modest and sometimes that can be difficult. But, thanks to Hapari Swimwear, I can easily find a … [Read more...]
6 Spring Fashions You Can’t Miss
We know spring is the perfect season to shop for new clothes and accessories, but there are times when the things you want most are no longer available. Think about a pair of mint gladiator sandals that’s so hard to find or those ripped jeans you want to pair with your wedge sneakers. No need to feel blue because at Make Me Chic, the best pieces are now back in stock! Here are six spring fashions you can't miss: Gladiator Sandals Looking for gladiator sandals for spring? Check out … [Read more...]