Ever wander into a store with one specific item in mind and then buy it...and maybe a few other things? That is exactly what happened to me over the weekend. Exhibit A: The Nordstrom Rack. After a beautiful afternoon at the beach, I decided that some retail therapy was in order to complete the day. I had every intention of stopping at Ulta, but I received a tip that the Nordstrom Rack had the Stila skincare products I was desperately searching for at a better price. I rarely shop at the ...
Waiting for the Weekend
Can you believe it is the middle of July already? I know I've said this before, but the summer feels like it's slipping away and I don't want it to end. I'm not ready for the cooler weather to roll around, and certainly don't even want to entertain the thought of snow. Yikes! I just want the summer to slow down a bit so I can feel like I have fully embraced my beloved three months! These past couple of months have escaped me because I have been incredibly busy with work and family matters. ...
All Aboard
Over the holiday weekend, I tried something I have been dying to do since last summer. I’ll give you a hint… it involves water, a board and paddle, and nice weather wouldn’t hurt… You guessed it – stand-up paddle boarding. Every time I am at the beach I see people enjoying the calm water while getting a good workout paddling. Since I spent last summer recovering from a thyroidectomy and trying to avoid the sun and getting my neck wet, I had to forgo the paddle board experience then. Now ...
Celebrating in Steil
So the holiday weekend is now behind us, and aside from Hurricane Arthur battering the East Coast Thursday night and all day Friday, I would have to say it turned out to be a beautiful couple of days. To kick off the holiday weekend I went to see my first Long Island Ducks game in Central Islip, N.Y. on Thursday evening. I must admit, I'm not one for watching sports outside of the Summer and Winter Olympic Games, and I know practically nothing about baseball. But it was a fun evening. My ...