Author Archives: barbiebeauty
Dress the Part
While I believe in dressing comfortably for work, I also believe in being neat and presentable. I loathe the idea of people coming to work dressed in leggings, jeggings or jeans on a daily basis. As an educator, I feel … Continue reading
Bimini, The Bahamas
During the winter break I had the privilege of visiting Bimini, The Bahamas. It was a delight to leave the cold, brutal weather for a few days to bask in the sun. Bimini is the smallest Bahamian … Continue reading
New Year, Better Me!
For years, I’ve watched people make New Year’s resolutions and set goals for the start of a brand new year. I have watched the campaign and seen the slogan “new year, new me” more times than I can count. This … Continue reading
Biltmore Estate, America’s Largest Home
A few years ago, my family had the privilege of experiencing Biltmore, located in Asheville, NC. Approximately three months before we were scheduled to leave for Biltmore, I started visiting the website weekly, trying to fathom all that this escapade … Continue reading
Niagara Falls
“I love the sounds and the power of water, whether it is the waves or a waterfall.” Having never learned to swim, I usually shy away from water. When presented with opportunities to participate in water activities I always opt … Continue reading
Chapter 43 – Let’s Talk About Me! (25 Random Facts About Me)
I believe in afterlife and in my second life I would like to come back as a purple and gold butterfly. I use coupons and/or price match to shop for everything, including clothes. Prior to packing my suitcase for travel, … Continue reading
The Wolverine State
Two weeks ago the family took off for our annual vacation. My husband warned us there would be several stops, some brief and some lengthy. The focal point of our trip was Michigan, where my son was scheduled to compete … Continue reading
Networking with Poshmark
Last week, I was presented with the opportunity to attend a Poshmark networking event. I met a lot of fun people, had a couple glasses of “lemonade”, and gained a ton of followers that night. I viewed the written goals … Continue reading
Happiness is a Choice
“Folks are usually about as happy as they make their minds up to be.” Abraham Lincoln Growing up, I think we all heard the phrase “Happiness is a choice.” While we might have agreed with that statement, we were never … Continue reading
Fredericksburg, TX.
Due to a delayed vacation this year, the family decided on an impromptu getaway. We agreed it needed to be brief but adventurous, and it had to get us through the days until we were scheduled to leave for our … Continue reading
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