Bold Cycle is now open. As a freelance retoucher at Kohler Company, I had the opportunity to attend a cycle class at Bold Cycle in Kohler, Wisconsin. It was FANTASTIC! Cycle class is new for me. I’m not a newbie when it comes to exercise, but I certainly feel out of the loop a bit.…
Read MoreGoodbye furry family member, I miss you already. Yesterday was a sad day in our home, we said goodbye to our dear furry family member. Macy, the goldendoodle, was part of our family for nearly nine years, but she’ll hold a piece of our hearts FOREVER. Unfortunately, we knew this day would come sooner than later. Just…
Read MoreThe first thing I do after settling into our cottage at Canoe Bay, head for the library, of course. I look forward to visiting Canoe Bay’s library more with each visit. I enter and immediately feel relaxed and engaged with the variety of books. From art to history and memoirs to spiritual, I browse all…
Read MoreAccountability helps achieve goals. Just when I want to quit, I turn to those that support me. My family keeps me on track to reach my goal. There are times I regret this decision to do 100 blog posts in 100 days. I have a LONG way to go, 83 days to be exact. But I…
Read MoreWe had a blast during my LimeLife by Alcone makeup tutorial. In all honesty, I don’t have a clue when it comes to hair and makeup. For this reason, I booked the LimeLife by Alcone makeup tutorial. I try to stay on top of the trends, but always find myself going back to the old…
Read MoreWICKED the Musical takes my breath away. I LOVE the performing arts, a trait I received from my mother. She taught me to appreciate live theatre. I’ve been fortunate enough to see many Broadway shows. Wicked the Musical is one of my favorites. Defying Gravity lyrics inspire me. Goosebumps appear EVERY time I listen to…
Read MoreThis was a stormy Big Green Egg grilling night. The storm moved in faster than expected. It chased us under an umbrella, but the storms didn’t stop us from having amazing food and company. We spend most nights at home with our young children. Our date nights usually consist of hanging out on our patio.…
Read MoreVisiting our Wisconsin cabin on July fourth is one of my favorite things to do. Now that we’re a family of five, it’s SO hard to escape the duties of being a mom to three youngsters. There’s endless laundry and dishes. Can’t neglect the grocery shopping, meal prep and cooking. My children eat more than…
Read MoreI LOVE John Besh’s crème brûlée recipe! AND there’s only 5 ingredients, all of which are unhealthy and delicious. Look at the bright side, you can pronounce all of them. The 5 ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter 1 quart heavy cream 1-1/4 cups sugar 1 vanilla bean, split 10 egg yolks Preheat oven to 350º. Use…
Read MoreIt was an unexpected Urban Fuel conversation that made my day. I walk into Urban Fuel Coffee House on this rainy, spring day. It’s cold and damp outside, but cozy and inviting inside. I’m greeted with smiles and offered a glass of water. “Regular or cucumber infused?” they ask. Infused please. I order my usual…
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