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This popular post on ways to wear a sweater was originally written in 2018 and has been updated with fresh, new picks and styles. Enjoy, darling! *Affiliate Disclosure It’s sweater weather and this Chicago girl knows how to bundle up. And, darlings, we’re going to have to face the facts, we have a couple more […]

My daily outlook, the manner in which I lead my life, my philosophy that keeps me in the hunt, is knowing that my age is just a number. I decided to muse on this topic because when reading your marvelous messages, some of you, label yourself by a number, unfortunately, in a negative manner. Is

New Year’s Eve is here! Happy New Year, darlings! The number one resolution women make is to lose weight and work out in the coming year. I have a better suggestion…make it a priority to stay visible in 2024. I looked up the definition of reinvention, “The action through which something is changed that it

New Year’s Eve is here! Happy New Year, darlings! The number one resolution women make is to lose weight and work out in the coming year. I have a better suggestion…make it a priority to stay visible in 2024. I looked up the definition of reinvention, “The action through which something is changed that it

It’s about time I give you a peek at my writing process! My girlfriends often ask, “How do you manage to find the time to write and have a vibrant family and social life?” They ask me because they know I have a non-stop lifestyle. The first thought that goes through my mind is “I

Beauty expert Cora Gold wrote today’s post detailing how to soothe your dry skin during the winter. Enjoy, darlings! *Affiliate Disclosure The change in season means your body faces new threats, like dry skin from harsh outdoor winds and arid indoor heating systems, making your skin itchy and uncomfortable — even in warmer climates. How

Do I have a true Christmas tree story for you! But first, I love the winter holiday season and that means Hanukkah and Christmas. In my beautiful Chicago, branches and tree trunks are covered with sparkling, white lights. High rises are decorated in their finery, and the storefronts are a marvel. You cannot help but

Journaling is a favorite tool of mine. You know, I’m so busy I’m dizzy! So, I always have much to write – and so do you, even if you aren’t aware of it yet. Using journal prompts adds zest to your journal writing and can give that extra zing as you build a new journaling

My life is multifaceted, and I like it just fine. I lead a colorful life. My problem with so much colorfulness is there are not enough hours in the day to be all things to all people, and that includes time for myself. Every woman has to have a little time for herself. Right? IN

  I have a confession: 10 years ago, I was lost. Bored with my routine and unsure of my purpose, I stumbled upon a piece of advice that would change my life. A talented writer, sensing my aimlessness, offered a simple suggestion: “Keep a journal for three months, and you will find your voice.” Why