I’m angry at my wisdom teeth. I’m angry that I have to have three small cavities filled on three of my teeth. I’m angry that these three small cavities are in my wisdom teeth. I’m angry that my dentist advised…
Category: Musings on Me
Giving Back: Starting a Family Tradition (Part 1)
As my children get older, I want to teach them to give back. I want giving back to be a part of their lives. When they were little, we would talk about people who had very little. I would show…
Growing up in England v. Growing up in America #EnglishMemories
I grew up in England and America, and even Italy for a short while. When I’m talking to someone about my childhood, I often base my answers on what I did in one country. You would think that my childhood stories…
#ImBornTo Travel the World
Disclosure: I was compensated to write this post. The views expressed in this post are my own. As a child, I traveled. Oh boy, did I travel! My dad was an engineer with much-in-demand skills. Basically, he moved to where…
A Wood Watch? Wearing a #JordWatch and Loving It! #giveaway
Disclosure: I was sent a Jord watch to facilitate my review. I remember looking down. I remember seeing the blueness of the strap. I remember stroking the metal face. I remember absolutely loving my first wrist watch. I was 8.…
Eye Surgery…No Regrets
I look before I leap. I examine. I research. I fret. I worry. I don’t leave any stone unturned. I ask for advice. I seek out those who are in the know. In short, I’m the type of person who…
Foods You Can Only Find in Britain
I always say I won’t click on another BuzzFeed link. Nope! I do not have time to waste. I have things to do. Places to visit. People to see. But then… I see a headline like: The 23 Greatest Things…
Drink coffee like the Scandinavians do
Guest post by Katja Presnal Just like Jill, I love coffee. In fact so much that when I started planning my first magazine issue, I wanted to dedicate it entirely for coffee. The health benefits of coffee, the best coffee…
How About a Spot of Tea for National Hot Tea Month? #giveaway
Disclosure: I was sent a selection of Salada and Red Rose teas as part of this campaign. The views expressed in this post are my own. You would think that coming from England I would be a tea drinker. I’m…
3 Tips for Home Energy Saving from @NRGEnergy #giveaway
Disclosure: I was sent a Redskins jersey, a Redskins scarf, two NRG mini footballs, and a Home Depot gift card as part of this campaign. The views expressed in this post are my own. As if shedding a…
