With winter approaching, why would someone dream of taking a trip to somewhere further north, like Iceland? Simply this… it’s a beautiful place! Photo Source: Pinterest There are thermal baths, the Northern Lights, and such quaint villages and majestic scenery. There is whale watching, volcanos, and waterfalls. It looks like a simply stunning place to visit. Phoro Source: My Domaine via Pinterest Iceland has a population of over 329,000, and is the most sparsely populated country in Europe. It is volcanically and geologically active. It is warmed by the Gulf Stream, but its high latitude and marine influce still […]
Funny Ladies to Watch
This weekend, instead of passing out candy on Halloween, my husband and I spent time locked up in the darkenss of our home watching movies. We were not in the mood for anything too serious (he didn’t have the energy to concentrate) or too scary (I don’t have the energy to be scared out of my wits), so we opted for a couple of comedies featuring some funny leading ladies. First up was Spy, featuring the often foul-mouthed Melissa McCarthy. Photo Source: IMP Awards via Pinterest Melissa McCarthy was hilarious as a spy’s assistant-turned-spy in this comedy co-starring Jude Law, […]
100+ Care Package Ideas for the Holidays
The holidays are just around the corner and who doesn’t love to get a care package from a friend, a loved one, or a Secret Santa? I love getting a large envelope or small package in the mail because I wasn’t expecting a package and I get excited to see what’s in the envelope or box. I rip into it with enthusiasm and find wonderful little gifts! The great thing about care packages is that they can be sent to anyone! Family members send care packages to their children who are away at college or studying abroad. Churches gather small […]
Sunday Inspiration: Time for Reflection
Photo Source: Bright on the Day via Bloglovin Attract what your expect. Reflect what you desire. Become what you respect. And mirror what you admire. No four sentences could hold as much meaning as these four sentences do. Take some time today to reflect on these four sentences. Think about what you attract in your life. Ponder on how you reflect what you desire. Then become what you respect, and mirror what you admire. Don’t let the negativity of the world enter your thoughts while you reflect on these four sentences and what they mean in your life. Take […]
The Lovely Vanessa Redgrave
“I don’t think I ever felt beautiful until I was pregnant and when I gave birth to my children. I had terrible acne when I was a teenager and I was very tall, so tall I couldn’t see myself in my mother’s long mirror.” – Vanessa Redgrave Photo Source: Vogue My mom once told me that she named me after Vanessa Redgrave, because that was her favorite actress around at the time I was born and that she just liked that name. Lucky me, in that the legendary and talented actress and I were both born in the month of […]