Ok, so the title pays homage to Tennessee Williams’ play, A Streetcar Named Desire, and not the jewelry company that I work for. But, it’s catchy. Sue me. 😉 Why Stella & Dot, you might ask? Of all of the businesses I could join, why this one? Initially, because my sister-in-law asked me to. Let … Continue reading
Meet Wendy.
I’ve known Wendy since we were kids. We grew up together in the same small town, attended the same school, and were cheerleaders together. For as long as I’ve known her, she has been into beauty. And it makes sense: she is beautiful. When she was a little girl, she wanted to be Miss America. … Continue reading
Stuck? Time to Get UnStuck, Y’all!
When you are young, single, and childless, the world is your oyster. There are so many possibilities for your life. You can move to London. You can study to be a scientist. You can join the armed forces. You can work on a cruise ship. You can wait tables and live up the night life. … Continue reading
You SO deserve it (and the lady in your life does too!)
So, I’ve mentioned that I work for a fantastic jewelry company called Stella & Dot, right? I am working on a post about direct sales and why I chose this company, but until then, I wanted to let you in on some news. Stella & Dot is offering another exciting promotion for the month of … Continue reading
“All Gave Some, But Some Gave All”
When I ask my son, “What do you do when you see a soldier?” he does a little four-year-old salute and says, “Thank you for your service.” For him to do so is important to me on a personal level, because my grandfather, the blue-eyed gentleman he was named for, served his country for most … Continue reading
Did You Choose Your Career, or Did Your Career Choose You?
What did you want to be when you were little? I wanted to be an actress. In particular, I wanted to be Samantha Micelli on Who’s the Boss? In the early part of the show, I thought she was beautiful and tough and cool, and I was as far from beautiful or tough or cool … Continue reading
Mamas, Teachers, and the Babies Who Love them Both
Last fall, we decided to enroll Mac in kindergarten at my alma mater. I wasn’t so sure he (um, I) was ready for “big school,” but I felt that he needed the social interaction. He already knew his ABC’s and I23’s, but he still had a ways to go when it came to sharing. He … Continue reading
Hey Nana…you made a blog! (and Happy Mother’s Day!)
Every Mother’s Day, I try so hard to think of something special to give to my sweet Mama. She is the master of thoughtfulness and generosity, and even though I’m going on 37, she still makes Christmas magical for me, and every other holiday is fun and warm and unique. So, it is important to … Continue reading
It’s not my hurt, but I’m gonna hurt with you, if you don’t mind….
This weekend, my baby sister who is 12 years younger than I is experiencing something I hoped she would never experience…her first heartbreak. Watching her go through it has led me to my second post on my new blog, because even though it is personal and it at first may seem to be a bit … Continue reading
This is me. Any “me’s” out there?
I am one of those people who attempts 9,000 things at once, never completely knowing if I’m doing any of them well. It is who I am. Being still is difficult for me. For that reason, I hate manicures. I find it nearly impossible to just sit and do nothing while someone has hijacked my … Continue reading
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