contains affiliate links The Madame Chic books by Jennifer L. Scott are sweet, little, easy, useful reads. Scott is from laid-back California, and while in college spent 6 months with the aristocratic Famille Chic in Paris. In a fun way this chronicles what she learned from the titular character, Madame Chic. I haven’t read theRead the Post
Self-Care is Self-Love: 50+ Ideas to Show Yourself Some Love
Here’s a list of self-care ideas in no particular order. Enjoy! 😘 Cut flowers Arrange flowers Spa day Make your house feel serene Uplifting background music Read a book Go to a museum Go for a walk in nature Meditate Look at a picture book (i.e. cookbook / art book / etc.) Practice gratitude IntentionalRead the Post
George Washington’s Birthday Parade & Other Activities in Old Town Alx – February 20, 2023
Alexandria is really proud to be George Washington’s hometown. And our neighborhood, Old Town, Alexandria — a Washington DC neighborhood to give perspective to our non local friends — well, Old Town does the biggest George Washington Birthday Celebration anywhere. There’s still a birthright ball at Gadsby’s Tavern — where there was an actual birthrightRead the Post
Aunt Sheila’s Carrot Cake Cookies
My Aunt Sheila makes these cookies all year long. But I associate them with Christmas. She always brings a big batch of them to Virginia for the holidays, along with some other yum yums! Aunt Sheila’s the baker in the family! But this year, we decided to give it a go too . . .
Caroline’s Crab Dip
For over 60 years Miles’ dad’s side of the family has been having the big Family Christmas Party on the second Saturday of December.* A different person hosts every year. It’s typically pot-luck. He’s got a long line of relatives in Virginia and it’s typically a day trip for most of us. One year, afterRead the Post
Digital Nomads • Snowbirds
We snowbirded for the first time earlier this year. And, I guess, since we’ve got an online presence we’re also digital nomads! Snowbirds. Digital nomads. Grid workers. Missioned souls. Recent retiree. Channel. Furry Princess. Just a few of our many hats. We made a few mistakes. And we had lots of fun. Stay tuned forRead the Post
Ted Lasso’s Affirmation Lesson
Dr Sharon: You’re doing great, Colin. And I love your new mantra. Colin: I am a strong and capable man. . . . . . I am not a piece of shit. Dr Sharon: You don’t need that second part. Colin is a strong and capable man! And Dr. Sharon’s right. You want to keepRead the Post
Let’s Nourish Ourselves Over the Holidays — An Invitation to Nourish Noëlle: A Christmastime Self-Love Journey
Bonjour mes amis, my jet-setting friends! Time to take a little journey. But we’re not going to France. To cruise the Med. Regent Street to shop. Or Highclere Castle to pay homage to Downton Abbey. This time we’re going within. In a time and space reality that’s full of holiday hustle & bustle it’s importantRead the Post
Christmastime Calendar in Washington DC’s Old Town Alx Neighborhood — The Scottish Walk & Other Holiday Happenings
Happy Christmas-time friends! As y’all know our home base is Old Town, Alexandria, Virginia — once part of Washington DC we’re now a super cute small town just across the river. In our neighborhood the traditional backdrop of yesteryear is juxtaposed with a bustling waterfront, serene riverwalk, water taxis, private vessels, current boutiques, hip restaurants,Read the Post
Spooky Season’s Here — The Halloween Happenings in Old Town Alx
Hello BOOtiful! I trust this spooky season finds you well. I feel like I blinked and it was here. And I didn’t think I’d be really into it this year for some reason. But once you start seeing all the decorations popping-up around Old Town, the excitement for the spooky season becomes kinda infectious. ForRead the Post
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