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.
Hello friends! My name is Jocelyn Hagerman and I’d like to invite you to celebrate, A New Day Lifestyle Blog. It’s the perfect excuse to pop a bottle of my favorite bubbly, Veuve Clicquot. First, let me share a little about myself. I’ve been married for almost 18 years, I’m a mother of two teens and a step mom to two adult women. We have been blessed with two sons-in-law and five grandchildren, all six and under. They call me Maymay and I love it! I stay busy taking care of our family, my first priority, and our foundation. I like to think of my kitchen as my office as I spend most of my time there. It’s the best place to enjoy time with family and friends, and often times I find myself catching up on emails from my phone while cooking dinner, I’m sure you can relate!
Over the last 18 years, my husband and I have built and remodeled several homes. Along the way, I feel I’ve gotten more of a “put your seat belt on, it’s going to be a fun ride” style of education as opposed to a more traditional textbook training. One of my main takeaways has been the power of color.
Each home has had a different personality, driven by the geographic location and the color palettes we chose. When remodeling a room, I’m always inspired by how I want to feel when sitting or working in that room. The power of color always plays a vital role in this. For example, when I started thinking about this bathroom in my home I wanted it to have a spa-like feel, tranquil and calm. I chose the cooler color of blue-green, it’s relaxing, clean, fresh and makes me feel happy. We started the design by pulling inspiration from multiple pictures and design elements that I love. To me, this bathroom has an Old Hollywood feel.
My family and I love having company, especially during the summer months. While entertaining can be fun, preparing the food can be exhausting. Thankfully, our friends and family are always willing to chip in and bring something yummy to eat. As often as we entertain, it can be hard to stay healthy. Recently, my friend decided to bring over a kale salad. I appreciate the fact that she and her family make it a priority to eat healthy. This kale salad is fantastic and we haven’t stopped talking about it! The great taste and multiple health benefits truly make it one of those keepers for your recipe index!
I was once told that your pain is your passion. When the water crisis in Flint arose, it was devastating to the city. I felt, like most, that I wanted to do something to help. There was so much negative media attention swarming the issue. I can’t argue the fact that there was a lot to be upset about – the way the situation was handled, the harmed children and adults, and the setbacks that continue to surround the issues. Yes, this was indeed devastating to the residents. I went to the Community Foundation of Greater Flint and asked if I could have a round table discussion with a diverse group of people who lived in the city to listen to their stories. It was there that I personally felt the hopelessness of the many people who were suffering. While listening to them, I quickly realized they were upset by the negative press THEIR city was getting. They knew the story had to be told to receive the help needed but they did not want people to think Flint was such an awful place to live. They had PRIDE and LOVE for Flint like I had never seen. They felt a need to share with the world all the good that people were doing, they just needed the platform.