Through the years I’ve always experimented with smoothies. Some good and some not so good. I have also grown accustomed to the taste of healthier foods. When you eat healthier I learned that you crave less sugars and unhealthy carbs. I remember when I tried my first healthy berry smoothie and thinking, “you’ve got to be kidding me? But now, I love them!
A few years ago we built our home and I learned how important lighting can be because it can add more personality to a room. Lighting has come so far in the last 10-15 years. There are so many beautiful choices! Gone are the days of matching your sconces to your chandelier to your task lighting. No more matchy matchy! Lighting serves three purposes, art, mood and function.
When the doorbell rang, all chaos broke loose, which included barking and jumping on guests at the front door. This seems to be a theme among dog owners. I love my sweet dogs, all three of them, but they were lacking in manners. The pleasure they gave me was being overshadowed by the irritation I felt. Georgia, our 10-year-old Golden Retriever, was trainable… or so I thought. Bleu, our 7-year-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, was a sweet, docile, lovable dog who never listened to a word I said. For some crazy reason after several years with two misbehaving dogs I thought it would make sense to buy a 3rd dog and add to the madness. Her name is Winnie, a CKC like Bleu. After Winnie came and the doorbell rang, it turned the entire household into a circus. We’re probably to blame for that since we treated her like a baby from day one, carrying her around and pampering her. As a result, she grew to demand constant attention. She started the “pack’s” downward spiral of bad behavior. Fortunately, our dog groomer told us about a dog trainer named Lorenzo and I can’t thank her enough for sending us to him.
Father’s Day comes around every year and I’m sure you have the same troubles as I do… What gift could I possibly buy for my father that he doesn’t already have? I confess, I don’t have any tricks up my sleeve. However, I will share with you my simple decision to make gift giving less stressful by reminding myself that it is the thought that counts.