THE JOURNAL

I AM BUSY! Who isn’t these days? But I still want my nails to look “salon perfect” throughout the day. I AM WORKING ON A BUDGET! I am always trying to live within my means and sometimes I can put a salon visit into the budget and sometimes Starbucks wins over a salon visit! Enter […]

This weekend our area will have temperatures in the 50’s, so run to the grocery store for these ingredients and make your family and warm, hearty meal perfect for a few cold days – Italian Sausage and Tortellini Soup. Italian Sausage and Tortellini Soup   Ingredients: 1lb Mild Saugage 1 large Onion chopped 2 carrots […]

I know that summer is over, but I am already thinking about our next vacation and I know who I am going to book it through, Denise from For Your Getaways. I have heard the most amazing things about Denise. She specializes in Disney trips, cruises, bigger destinations and all inclusive travel. What is fabulous […]

Oh the Fall! The weather gets cooler, my turtle necks can be worn, warm cozy boots, sweaters, fires in the fire place and of course Pumpkin Spice Lattes on repeat are among my favorite things. The other part of Fall, which I love, is the Fall decor.  Fabulous cozy colors of reds, oranges, greens, yellows […]

I have found a new favorite way to shop! Lidl – a fabulous grocery store that just opened last week near me! I love shopping Kroger and I have found a great love in Aldi, but Lidl offers an amazing selection in a bigger store with lots of options, including a bakery, with comparable prices! […]