Life In Pleasantville
Food, Travel, Life
I’m always on the hunt for the best beauty products for women over 40 that actually make a difference. Not an easy task. There are virtually thousands and thousands of products out there, and my budget is limited. The reality though is that what used to work in my twenties and thirties doesn’t fly anymore. …
“Oh, bring us some figgy pudding, Oh, bring us some figgy pudding, Oh, bring us some figgy pudding and a cup of good cheer.” Nothing says Christmas quite like sticky toffee pudding. Whether you call it figgy pudding, sticky pudding or Christmas pudding, it’s one of the holiday’s most perfect indulgences. This Slow Cooker Sticky …
Move over pumpkin, it’s time to Gingerbread all things starting with these delicious Gingerbread Muffins made with Silk Almond Beverage. Gingerbread has been around since 992 A.D., so it’s clear that it’s passed the test of time, far exceeding the popularity of the Pumpkin Spice Latte (although, they do complement each other nicely). Gingerbread is a …
I like giving myself a pass during the holidays to enjoy ALL the food and drink guilt free. That’s why these Homemade Christmas Creamers make an appearance in my fridge every December. I’m a giver by nature though, so if I’m giving myself a Holiday Hall pass, why not share the love with my friends? …
A Christmas Weekend Getaway in Toronto was just what I needed to find my Christmas spirit this year. As the years go by, I find that it takes me longer and longer to slip into holiday mode. I suspect that, like most women, I spend the season making sure everyone is enjoying themselves, without taking …
(Edit: I stand by my points about equality and impossible standards, but because of this I firmly believe that Blake Shelton is NOT a good choice at all. If People wanted to choose a regular guy for SMA, there were FAR better choices than a racist and homophobic Blake Shelton, who couches his “apology” under …
It’s heeere. Holiday burnout is real, and it can suck the life out of you during the most wonderful time of the year. Around this time, already stretched-too-thin women, get stretched just a little bit further and mental and physical health takes a beating. With that in mind, now is a good time to implement …
As I get older, I’m becoming pickier about the things I actually need in my life. I’m currently in the middle of a massive purge of my house and nothing, I repeat NOTHING, is safe. I’ve been truly evaluating what I don’t need in my life, and in doing so, I’ve had a few a-ha …
