Passionate Nutrition
At the start of a new year, everyone makes goals about living a healthier lifestyle, but where to start? Passionate Nutrition: A Guide to Using Food as Medicine from a Nutritionist Who Healed Herself...
View ArticleJanuary Wish List: Winter Gear
Single digit temperatures and below zero wind chills are becoming an alarmingly common occurrence where I live. Sadly, I did not follow through on the promise I made last winter and did not move...
View ArticleHomemade Decadence
Joy the Baker Homemade Decadence: Irresistibly Sweet, Salty, Gooey, Sticky, Fluffy, Creamy, Crunchy Treats by Joy Wilson is the kind of cookbook every baker wants in their collection. The book is full...
View ArticleThat’s Entertainment
Icy roads make it difficult to get out and do things during the winter, but last weekend was sunny and snow free, so I went with a group of friends to see Newsies. Despite sitting in the nosebleed...
View ArticleHow to Vote for the SAG Awards
Awards season is upon us, and mixed in with the glitz and glamour is this thing called voting. Since the SAG Awards air Sunday night, I thought it would be fun to explain how the voting works. Step 1:...
View ArticleThree Valentine’s Day Looks Under $100
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, now seems like a good time to talk about what to wear on February 14th. Even though it’s the perfect excuse to deck yourself out in red and pink and hearts...
View ArticleJust Friends
Valentine’s Day was so much simpler in kindergarten. You gave everyone in your class a small card featuring Snoopy or a box of Conversation Hearts then spent recess working off your sugar high. There...
View ArticleWhy Don’t you…?
Build a snowman? Throw a magnificent Mardi Gras bash? Make your own peppermint patties for Peppermint Patty Day? Whip up a batch of moisturizing body butter? Make pirate Valentines to give to friends...
View ArticleWarby Parker Home Try-On
I’ve worn glasses since I was ten years old, and while I started wearing contacts just a few years later, glasses are still very much part of my style. It’s been a few years since I bought new glasses,...
View ArticleCoca-Cola Red
Last weekend, I was at Target stocking up on batteries and such for the upcoming snowstorm when I saw sales racks covering half the women’s department. While I’m not one who usually shops for clothes...
View Article3 Spring Accessories to Try
Spring may not be in the air, but it is coming to my mailbox thanks to the March issues of some of my favorite fashion magazines. As much as a I love reading blogs, they still can’t replace the...
View ArticleA Valentine from Mr. Darcy
When it comes to literary men, Mr. Darcy ranks high on the list. If you have not read Pride and Prejudice, you may only shrug at the thought of another handsome and conveniently rich literary hero, but...
View ArticleHappy. Pretty. Sweet.
This cold and dreary February has given me a case of the Winter Blues, but my week significantly brightened when the wonderful Charlotte of My Pixie Blog nominated me for a Very Inspirational Blogger...
View Article4 Gowns Inspired by Oscar Nominated Films
I don’t know what you’ll be doing this Sunday, but I will be camped out on my couch watching the Oscars. Award shows can be boring, but there is something exciting about watching the Oscars. The gowns....
View ArticleFebruary Wish List: Lace-Up Ballet Flats
Maybe it’s my inner ballerina, but I love the look of lace-up flats. They can be casual or dressy depending on color and material but always chic. While it’s currently to cold for me to wear anything...
View ArticleLinks à la Mode: The IFB Weekly Roundup
Wardrobe Refresh By: Jennine Jacob There’s nothing like Fashion Week to get you thinking about your wardrobe. Getting that preview of everything that will hit the streets in six months feels like a...
View ArticleWinter Health and Beauty Favorites
It feels like winter is never going to end. The snow is piling up outside my door, and the furnace is cranked up to keep the house warm. Between the cold outside and warm inside, my skin is fighting a...
View ArticleInspired By Downton Abbey Weddings
I watch Downton Abbey the way some people watch football: No, no! What are you doing? Whyyyyy? Don’t get me wrong; I love Downton, but the last couple of seasons have been lack luster. Despite...
View ArticleBONLOOK Dolled Up Cat Eye Glasses
Earlier this month, I posted about my search for new glasses, and I’m happy to report I’ve found a new pair. I realized I wanted frames with personality, so cat eye glasses were just the thing. I’m...
View ArticleSummer Reading Challenge: All Is Not Forgotten
Make this the best summer ever with the BookSparks Summer Reading Challenge! Click here for details on how to participate. All Is Not Forgotten was sent to me for review and is part of BookSparks...
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