One of my favorite things to do to unwind and relax at the end of the day is take a half an hour bath. I light candles, turn off the lights, and use Dr. Teal’ Sleep Soak and pair it with their Sleep Scrub. Sometimes, to mix it up a bit, I use Dr. Teal’s Shea Butter and Almond Oil Foaming Bath paire

Meet my dachshund Cricket Elisabeth. Fun Facts: 💗 We adopted Cricket when she was little and she already had her name. We added her middle name, Elisabeth, when she joined our family. 💗 Cricket is 10 years old. 💗 She feels very strongly that she is in charge and is always “barking” orders t

Hi Friends! Let me introduce you to my favorite donut shop in our town. Don’t get me wrong, I love all different kinds of food. The Orlando area has tons of options. I live in St. Cloud, Florida (just south of Orlando) and this donut shop is pretty popular for locals. 🍩 Sip N’ Dip Donuts has the

Today I have been thinking about the upcoming holiday and my birthday. I look forward to getting the family together this time of year. Seeing everyone is the greatest gift! My son, Lukas, and his girlfriend, Portia, are coming in to town for my birthday and Thanksgiving. I miss my son so much and

Hi! Here is a little photo dump from my day with my daughter, Payton, shopping and eating lunch. We went to a bunch of vintage and thrift shops and then finished with lunch at Stardust Video and Coffee in Orlando. They have a vintage photo booth where you can watch the process of the film developin

Anya Jayne is such a special kitty. She kisses your cheek and hugs your neck. She will also ride wrapped around your neck on your shoulders! Such a petite cat that has a lot of soft fluffy hair, that she sheds everywhere. My daughter, Payton, had asked for a kitten on her 13th birthday and we said

We have had very few pets that love to dress up, but Frederick Ferdinand always loved it! All you had to do was fuss over him and tell him how handsome he was. 🎃 Do you have a pet that likes to get dressed up for the holiday? Do you do anything special with them? How do they handle the trick-or-tre

Wishing everyone a Happy Halloween tomorrow. Here are some of our costumes over the years. 🎃 What are you are going to dress as this year?! Be safe and have fun! #Halloween2024 #lemon8diarychallenge #letschat #costumes👻 #lemon8contest 1 - The Tooth Fairy 2 - Queen Bees 3 - Thank

Come with me on a trade/collaboration shoot for a brand! My daughter. Payton (age 23), is almost done with her surgical technology school. On the side and for creative fun she still shoots, as asked and if she has time available, with photographers. This particular shoot was for a brand’s online m

My hair is curly. I am not a huge fan of daily heat styling to straighten it. Drying it too much would cause damage as well. I do embrace my curls, but most of the time end up pulling it up into a messy bun because it gets so frizzy. Florida humidity doesn’t help. Do you have curly hair? Let me kno

Fall is my favorite time of year. It’s cozy season! We may not have the fall colors on our trees changing as much in Florida. Here is what Fall means to me: 4-H and Fair time Friday Night Lights Parties with work, friends, and family Good food. Amazing food! Beach time that is cooler and much

#lemon8diarychallenge My art room is my favorite place in my house. Going into that room to create is so much fun. It gives me space to think and express myself creatively. It also reminds me of everyone that has shaped my life. This room houses not only my own art, but my family art, photos, j

Sometimes I really need to look up. ⬆️ Our world is so beautiful and I need to drink each moment in. From storms rolling in, mother natures sunset or sunrise, escaping the concrete jungle of a city, finding a nest of birds, passing the annual county fair, watching your peaches grow, even Friday nig

Here is a little recap of my trip to Fort Lauderdale from my home in Orlando. My parents live there and every time I go I am so relaxed. It is my peace and comfort. Trips there are filled with wonderful drinks and meals (the restaurants are amazing), plenty of shopping, enjoying the ocean, and bein

This is my grand pup and my co-worker at home during the day! He follows me around and opens the pet gate for me on the stairs. Pretty smart boy! Floyd takes his job as an “Assistant to the Assistant” very seriously. Floyd is always caring about others and will offer his food and treats. No doubt