Even before the recession, I was always looking for a bargain or a way to save a buck. I use coupons and I’m on every e-mail list imaginable. So in light of the economy, I …

Many years ago my brother-in-law, Tim, bought a mobile home and put it on his water front lot down by the pond. He was so proud, it was his first real place. After a few …

I LOVE potato salad. Growing up, my mom always added mustard to her potato salad, which I liked. After I was married, my husband did not like the mustard so I started playing around and …

Well it has been awhile since I last posted and this is partly due to my embarrassment over my pre-season predictions for this college football season. The Gators, while managing to stay undefeated, have shown …

I often get asked if I model. As much as I appreciate the compliment, I’m aware of the fact that no one in the industry has ever stopped me. And if they did, I’m not …

Yes, these wings are fried. Don’t worry, I will do some hot wings later. In the south, we LOVE our fried chicken but fried chicken can be hard to prepare. Most of the time we …

Ok, a few years ago me and a friend, let’s call him Julian Robertson, went to Hollywood, CA. One day we visited Venice Beach, just hanging out and enjoying the sites when I see this …

I was sitting outside last night, waiting for a friend, getting bitten to high heaven because apparently my skin is delicious to the mosquitoes in New York. Anyway, as I sat there waiting, starving, and …

Those who know me know that I smile. I smile a lot. The only downside is that compulsive smiling may lead to crows feet. Stress, sun, and age are other factors. While I limit my …

Last month I entered a competition at the yoga studio where I teach yoga-lates. I was so determined to take more classes than anyone else.  It so reminded me of the struggle of all women …

Last week I blogged about celebrity fashion lines and this week I was inspired to again write about celebs; more specifically, about celebrities entering into the fragrance market. There are fragrances from Celine Dion, Faith …

For the final food “must haves” that you should keep as staples we’ll be discussing the freezer. This one will be short one but enlightening!
Butter–Yeah, I know, it was in the fridge, too. This is …

I am deathly afraid of snakes but I’m not ashamed about it because I know I’m not alone. Case in point, I have this friend…let’s call him “Joey Temples” for the purpose of this story. …

You’ve met him before. He’s cute, put-together, a good friend, adores you, but there’s just no spark. There’s nothing inherently wrong with him. You just can’t seem to find the attraction needed to take it …

“I thought you were just supposed to accept people for who they are and love them for it.”
The previous quote is taken from a movie that probably should not have provided me with any incentive …

by Jennifer Lyles
Can’t Stop the Clock? Buy Time with Lancôme Genifique Youth Activator
Let’s face it. I am not getting any younger. It’s true. You don’t know what you have until it’s gone. I don’t have …

Hello Southern Beauty fam! I’ve searched high and low and managed to find yet another fashionista. With her undeniable Southern charm and simplistic fashion style, this soon-to-be college graduate is proof that you can still …

Make-up is supposed to be fun and expressive.  However, I constantly get questions from stressed-out clients and friends asking how to enhance the look of their eyes.  “What colors are best?”  “Should I use matte or …

If you dread winter weather because of what it does to your lips then now’s the time to get your lips “winter ready.” What is it about the lips that make them so susceptible to …

Ok. We have a problem at my house and I’m sure many American households are plagued by the same thing. It’s an epidemic that is tearing through the fabric of our family relationships and unhinging …

Time for our fridge “must haves”. My sister hates for me to say fridge, but re-frig-e-ra-tor is just way too long. Okay, the fruits and veggies will not last, so only buy what you plan …

Have you ever worn an outfit that makes you look forward to seeing people and excited about the day ahead of you? This past year I was wearing one of those outfits. (Keep in mind …