Pictured above – Me looking out at the ocean at the Atlantis Resort in Jamaica several years ago! Wish I was there now… Rest – We all need it!! It’s just as important as exercise. My intention for the start of this week was to start my 30 miles inRead More →

  Top: Express, Skirt: Lovely You Boutique, Shoes: Nine West Here’s a Lovely debut of a peplum skirt that I made using black and white striped fabric and a bold pop of green to add a bit of flare! What do you think? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Linking up today with Style Elixir and My GreatestRead More →

Mama’s Pound Cake by Paula Dean So this cake looks better than it tasted, unfortunately! It was not as moist as I would have liked it to be! It would have made a better strawberry shortcake. The recipe itself did have mixed reviews but I figured with the few changesRead More →

Dress: The Loft, Tights: r21, Pumps: Nine West Linking up with MHO Monday Mingle This weeks theme: Vacation   1. Do you take family vacations?   Yes! We are blessed to be able to take a week’s vacation every year with our family.   2. Did you take family vacationsRead More →

I took a vacay and spent time with my daughter, as it’s spring break!  Just ‘Us Girls’ today! I trimmed her hair for the 1st time in her life, went roller skating, shopping, watched movies and made friendship bracelets!  A very blessed day! I also came across some of myRead More →

Heart Sweater: Target, Pants: Express, Sling backs: Nine West, Necklace (old): Lovely You Boutique, Bracelet: Express I’m on the last week of my latest bout of Thin in 30 by The Firm (see last week’s Wellness Wednesday) so beginning next week I’ll be switching/shaking things up a bit. A few things I’mRead More →

Beach Ready – Lovely You by lovelyuboutique featuring glass bangles   I love the beach, no matter what the season! Just the atmosphere, the sound of the waves crashing onto the shore and the lovely harmonious scenery brings me a feeling of serenity. Beholding the beauty of creation also gives meRead More →

#Monthly Measures by lovelyuboutique featuring a v-neck t-shirt “Great bodies are earned and not granted”! I’m unsure of the author of this quote but it is so true, it takes hard work! I’ve stayed pretty consistent with my workout routine during March, staying on target with the Thin in 30 routine by The Firm (seeRead More →

Lasagna Frittas with Meat Sauce (adapted from Olive Garden): Ingredients 2/3 cup of milk 1 cup parmesan cheese 6 oz feta cheese 1/4 tsp white pepper 1 tbsp butter 7 lasagna noodles 1 oz marinara sauce 1 oz alfredo sauce Breading: 1/4 cup milk 1 egg italian bread crumbs BoilRead More →

As the Easter season is here, I’ve been in constant reflection of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. I began thinking about his pathway to Calvary and my heart got so heavy. Then I became overwhelmed at the thought, for every step that he made toward the cross, he thought ofRead More →