Hello Monday-April 21, 2025: April Monthly Musings Topics

 

Happy Monday Besties. I just finished cleaning up from our Easter brunch and sat down to work on the topics for Monthly Musings coming up this Thursday. Holly and I will be linking up with the talented writers who join us every month and we will be sharing our favorite tips for spring hosting, decorating and gardening. I hope you will join us for this very fun topics as I am so ready for spring this year.

Excited to share our graphic and link up with Holly and Sarah for Hello Monday. See you back here later this week. 

Friday Favorites April 11, 2025: Fun, Spring Fashion and Beauty

 

It's been a while since I have posted a Friday Favorites and my writing has not been as frequent as in the past. Mostly, I am pretty exhausted recently. The traffic has really picked up around here and I think it is taking its toll on me. In general, it's a stressful time to live and work in the nation's capital. Not a political statement, just the truth. I am excited to be back and taking a moment to link up with Erika and Andrea and share the simple pleasures that brought me Joy this week. Today is all about fun, spring fashion and beauty. Let's end this week with a little fun for Friday Favorites.

1. Nature's Bounty Hair, Skin and Nail Gummies

I was not born with a Good head of hair. My hair is naturally fine, thin and not cooperative post menopause. I know there are a lot of pricey hair supplements on the market that people really like, but I can't swallow the price. I bought the Nature's Bounty Hair, Skin and Nails gummies at the beginning of the year. Last month when I went to have my eye brows done, my gal who has been doing my eye brows for 18 years (only one other person has touched my brows once in that time) asked me if I was taking a hair growth supplement.

Monthly Musings March 2025: Spring Fashion Preview

 

Oh spring is in the air in the Washington, DC area and I am excited. Holly and I cannot wait to share all of the spring fashion this month for the link-up party we host Monthly Musings. Follow the questions and we will have the Best outfits for spring, dress up events and our favorite stores and sites for spring shopping. Edit your closet and join us for Monthly Musings.

1. Favorite Spring Outfit?

In my opinion, you cannot go wrong with a great pair of white jeans and a bright colored blouse. Add in a neutral sandal and you have the perfect outfit in my opinion. 

Hello Monday March 24, 2025: March Monthly Musings Topics

 

Happy Monday Besties! The weather is starting to get really nice in Virginia even though we do have some March winds blowing some days. With the weather getting Better, I am linking up with Sarah and Holly for Hello Monday to share the topics for Monthly Musings. I am ready to share some spring fashion with you and get inspired by the writers joining us for Monthly Musings on Thursday.

I am hoping to be back on Wednesday for What's Up Wednesday after my technical challenges in February and then I'll see you on Thursday for Monthly Musings! 

Monthly Musings February 2025: How We Show Love

 

Hey there Besties. This week went a little sideways at times, including some technical issues. Hopefully, it is only that my power cord needs to be replaced, but I am going to also have to look into a new laptop soon. I got about half-way through my What's Up Wednesday the other night and then there was a black screen of death. I may post it Friday but who knows!

Today I am here with my very patient co-host Holly for our fun link-up, Monthly Musings. Even though Valentine's Day was a few weeks ago, we are keeping all the love going and sharing How We Show Love. If you are linking up with us, please link back to the both of us in your intro and also try to visit some of the other writers who join us. Let's dive into Monthly Musings.

1. What is your love language?

I think mine (and Running Daddy's) is acts of service. I love a cleaned-up kitchen in the morning or if you pick up wine. I am not going to lie, the weekend that Hockey Guy came home for Christmas I did a ton of baking...and I don't bake a lot.

Hello Monday February 24, 2025: February 2025 Monthly Musings Topics

Happy Monday Besties. I know that I have been off this site for a bit this month. I came down with a nasty sinus infection early this month and it has taken me a bit to get rid of it. It also has brought some fatigue that has been tough to kick.

Today I am back for Hello Monday with Sarah and Holly to share the topics for February's Monthly Musings. Although Valentine's Day was earlier in the month, we want to keep the love going. Our topic for Thursday's Monthly Musings is How We Show Love.

If you would like to join us on Thursday as a writer, grab our graphic, link back to Holly and me in your post and then answer the questions in the prompts. Be sure to stop by and visit the other writers who join us every month too.

The full schedule for Monthly Musings is below. We are a very welcoming group and we would love to have you join us!

I will hopefully see you back here on Wednesday for What's Up Wednesday and on Thursday for Monthly Musings.

January 2025 Monthly Musings: Winter Self-Care

 

Besties, we are closing in on the end of January 2025. Can I get an whoop whoop? This has been a long month and I know for many people leaving in Southern California, a month of stress and emotion. I am so glad that Holly and I are focusing on self-care as our topic for Monthly Musings. I cannot wait to read all of the self-care tips our Monthly Musings community has for us.

1. What do you do to stay warm in Winter?

The main thing I do to stay warm is layers. I love my Ugg boots for casual dress and these new Aerosole wedge boots for dressy casual or work.

For sleeping I love flannel sheets and a heated mattress pad. There's nothing Better than getting into a warm bed. Running Daddy will turn his off when he goes to sleep but I keep it on low to keep the sleeping temperature consistent. 

In our home office, I have a heated throw that I use at my desk to keep warm while I work. It is very similar to this one. A foot pocked and hand warmer is key.

2. Favorite wintertime activity?

There's nothing that I love more than a hockey game.