I DON’T Want My Childhood Back, Thankyouverymuch

The Last Time Scrunchies Were Cool

This past week, I was at Target (also known as my social life), trying to find some hair product that screamed, “THIS WILL HELP YOUR BALDNESS, AUNT BECKY.” While I was perusing the aisles, looking for anything but Rogaine because that would be admitting I had a problem, I saw it. Or rather, I saw [...]

Your Awkward Phase Made You Awesome

barbie

It is my personal opinion that someone who didn’t have an awkward phase as a child isn’t someone worth spending much time with. I’m not worried about offending any of you with that statement because I’m going to assume that if you’re reading this website, you had–or, hell, may still be in–your awkward phase. People [...]

10 Wardrobe Basics That Keep Schmutzie Looking Like She Knows What She’s Doing

This list of wardrobe items mix and match with each other easily to create several decent outfits, and since I found this magic formula for dressing myself, I have been able to go out confidently into the world without fear of being a moving fashion violation.

An Open Letter to Rompers

The author, fighting fire with fire... and camel toe.

Rompers, I saw you on the street today. A woman was wearing you. You were orange, and strapless, with a not-insignificant boob ruffle. I glared at you as you passed, but you didn’t notice. Then again, how could you? You were too busy multi-tasking. While I have never tried it, I’m sure that manifesting as [...]

3 Ways to Glam Up Your Minimalist Outfit for BlogHer

the Hope diamond

I am kind of a minimalist right now. I mean, I have a minimal amount of clothing and only six pairs of shoes, two of which are flip flops. When you decide to move into an RV for a year, you give up the luxury of lots of shoes and clothes. (And if you think [...]

How To Tie a Wind and Fushnicken Resistant Scarf Knot

I have been schooled in a scarf-tying method that keeps your scarf in place whether you are caught in a wind storm or some little fushnicken has decided to yank on it, and I would like to pass along his knowledge to you.

WAHM? Time For A MAKEOVER!

The 'Day' Look.

Today I have a special treat for all you Work At Home Moms; it’s the Aiming Low MAKEOVER! I’m going to transform a casual day look into a super glamorous evening stunner. To start with, we’ll need a volunteer…..no one? Okay, I’ll do it. Yay! Let’s start with the “day” look.

HP EZPZ: How To Make Personalized T-shirts For Your Cats, Because It Is Their Favourite Thing

That, my friends, is how you make personalized t-shirts for your cats. This was my first go at it, and it still took me less than half an hour to print, iron, peel, and herd and dress three felines, which makes this little crafty foray a raging success. It also means that I am very talented.

The Big Straw Hat

big straw hat

I realized at the pool with my kids last week that I’m ready to move on to The Big Straw Hat Phase of my life. I sat in the direct Mississippi sun, on a day of record highs, with sweat dripping down my face and into my eyes and wished for a hat large enough to [...]

Either Way…Fabulous!

Halle Berry without make up

I haven’t been blow drying my hair lately. My roots are growing out. Some of those roots are gray. I haven’t had my eyebrows threaded in about three weeks, either. Since I was sick last week, I am way behind on laundry. The workout clothes that have been sitting forlorn in the bottom drawer of [...]

Save Me From The Bleeding Cuticles Nail Polish Effect. It Lacks Sex Appeal.

How do I avoid the dreaded shredded cuticle? How do I paint my nails without painting half my fingers? To top coat or not to top coat? Do you have any nail tips that actually work?

Breathing Privates and Simple Things

Luckily my shoulder is double jointed and I took my own picture from behind.

I was recently gifted a beach house for a week. Before you get all “Why do YOU deserve a week at the beach?” let me tell you that a friend took mercy on my soul because, well, let’s just say, I live a very high stress life. I work with my husband for the nearly [...]