Blog Posts
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Cozumel Vacation
Every summer, about 20 of us pack our swimsuits and sunscreen and head to Cozumel for sun, scuba, and memory-making. After more than a decade of going to the same resort, we decided to shake things up this year and try something new: Secrets Aura Cozumel, an all-inclusive further down the island. Spoiler: we’re probably
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A Morning Walk: Sunshine, Frenchies, and a Fresh Start
It’s summertime here on the Gulf Coast, and even though it’s only May, we’ve already had some record-breaking heat. For two weeks, it’s been nothing but historical highs and those ultra UV warning days — the kind where it feels like you need oven mitts just to open the car door. If I want to
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The Stare-Down Before Supper
After a long day, all I wanted was to plop on the couch and relax for five minutes. But Bruno and Louie had other plans. 😅 I knew it was almost 6pm—dinnertime in Frenchie Standard Time—because the intense stares began. Not a bark. Not a whine. Just two little bodies frozen in place, eyes locked
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Memorial Day Morning: Omelets, Aperol, and a Moment of Remembrance
There’s something sacred about a quiet, slow morning—especially on Memorial Day.Today started with a kitchen full of savory smells, a perfectly chilled Aperol Spritz, and Louie glued to my side, ready for action (and snacks). As I whisked eggs and chopped herbs, I paused to remember the meaning behind the day. Memorial Day in the
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Memorial Weekend Kickoff: Bubbles, Poolside Shenanigans & Chocolate Cake
Memorial Day weekend officially kicked off with a little bit of sunshine and a lot of champagne. 😎🍾 Saturday started strong with brunch and my very first champagne bucket — which quickly turned into three empty bottles by the end. (Oops.) 🫣 From there, it was pool bar time and let’s just say… Mr. B’s
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Sip, Savor, and Say Yes to Chardonnay Nights! 🍷
What started as a casual dinner with one of my girlfriends on Friday night quickly turned into a really fun Saturday! Over dinner, she mentioned she was hosting a Girls Wine Club night on Saturday, and—well, let’s just say I enthusiastically invited myself! (No regrets!) The theme? Chardonnay Night—and the rule was simple: bring a
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Tiny but Mighty: My Ongoing Love Affair with Mini Silicone Utensils
I walked into Hobby Lobby today with good intentions—just picking up some cardstock for a friend who just got a Cricut Joy Xtra (because yes, I am a professional enabler when it comes to crafting). But somewhere between “I’m just browsing” and “Wow, that’s a good deal,” I found myself standing in front of the
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So.. What Now?
So what do you do when you’re a middle-aged woman who loses her job out of nowhere? Well… that’s what I’m trying to figure out. Now that the crying and anger phase has mostly passed, I’ve been doing some self-assessment and trying to find ways to cope with being unemployed—and semi-depressed. What does that look