My Life In Pictures - Aug 8 - Aug 22

Aug 8 - This is a painting my daughter did years ago and she always hated it. Before we threw it away I took a photo so I could remember it.

Aug 9 - My daughter and I are obsessed with this whipped coffee and have it at least a 4 times a week. It is so good and a real treat.

Aug 10 - This bee with the mean face! Scary! Nasty! Vile creature. 

Aug 11 - Why do beautiful teens hate camera?! She use to allow me to take thousands of photos of her when she was little but now if I pull out my camera or phone I get this!

Aug 12 - Nothing

Aug 13 - For my 54 birthday I asked my daughter to make me a lava cake. It is the perfect size and so good. I love it mostly because she made it for me. 

Aug 14 - NADA

Aug 15 - When I feel good I take selfies like every other woman.  Thank you Snapchat for making me feel pretty.

Aug 16 - 19 NADA

Aug 20 - This morning I decided to take my kids to breakfast. It is a treat we don't do often. It was beautiful out and so worth it.

Aug 21 - My daughter takes photos of my radio when a song comes on that she wants to remember. I have no idea what the song was it's blurry but I love spending time with her. We were on our way back from Shoprite and singing to the radio!

Aug 22 - My cats love hanging out on the chairs under the table. Sometimes you have no idea they are there until you try to pull one out.

My Life In Pictures - Aug 1 - Aug 7

 Aug 1 - We love growing our own veggies. This little bounty made us very happy.

Aug 2 - I am a true sky watcher and spend a lot of time looking up.  Thankfully my husband and my daughter also sky watch and send each other pictures often. 

Aug 3 - My work look! Masks mean I smile bigger so the kids can see my eyes are happy. I find it so sad that my class will not see my face. It is also really hard to talk to a room of rowdy 2 year olds with a muzzle on. UGH.

Aug 4 - Thank God for my chiropractor. He is a magician. 

Aug 5 - Driveway Drive-In with my kids! It was just as good as going to the drive in but better. When I got tired I didn't have a long drive I simply got to go right inside my house. Thankfully they sat in the front seat and I had the whole back to myself. I could have fallen asleep easily!

Aug 6 - Chores! They need to earn their keep AND be forced off their computers and game systems once in a while. My daughter isn't on those things often but she does get lost in Pinterest. My son however only walks and plays games. I guess I should be happy that he at least walks. 

Aug 7 - My daughter wanted to paint her bedroom furniture white. She has many colors in her room. White desk, off white bed, off white shelf and black book case. At 15 and addicted to looking at rooms on Pinterest it was time for a change.

My Life In Pictures - July 22 - July 31, 2020

 July 22 - Stormy eating a strawberry! 

July 23 & 24 -  NADA

July 25- Stormy had a pedicure so we took her home and gave her a bath than sat in the sun so she wouldn't get a chill. She was happy to eat her tomato and dry off. 

June 26 - Found this bugger on the tomato plants. Relocated but not before taking a zillion pictures.

June 27 - Do you see what I see? 

June 28 - She's not great but I drew her. 

June 29 -  Just a few sketches. I thought they were cute.

June 30 - Our bed house. 

June 31 - My how things have changed. School days and with a mask. 

My Life In Pictures - July 15 - July 21

 July 15 - On my way to work. This is a crazy world and getting crazier every day.

July 16 - My boss gave me a squash, my daughter added a face and said we couldn't cut him now that he had a face. Ahhh ok!

July 17 - I have always been a sky watcher. 

July 18 - Goddess and Jinxy. He loves smelling the top of her head.

July 19 -  We love working at the shelter. We can't adopt them all but knowing that we are helping them makes us feel better. 

July 20 -  Reminding myself to keep my thoughts to myself. If the end game isn't going to create anything positive there is just no reason for me to say anything. 

July 21 - Nothing makes me crazier than people not cleaning up after themselves. UGH! Do your damn dishes. 

My Life In Pictures - July 1 - July 14

 July 1 - it's me just better. Thank you Snapchat.

July 2 - When you really love a Snap filter you tend to use it a lot!

July 3 - Addicted to this fruit salad!

July 4 - 7 NADA

July 8 - Just a few Diamonds!

July 9 - 10 - NADA

July 11 - I got myself a sweet little iPhone 11 Pro Max and took my first Macro! LOVE IT! These are pods from the trees. As a kid I called them helicopters.

July 12 -  My deck is my happy place!

July 13 - OMG this lady with her egg sac. Soooo nasty. How dare she hang out in my gazebo.

July 14 - Still playing with my new phone. Love it so much. Worth the money.

My Life In Pictures - June 18 - June 30 - Playing catch up

 June 18 - Got my daughter an Unus Annus Sweatshirt! Here is her art! Soooo good.

June 19 - Camp Warner Bros box! So excited to be part of this!

June 20 - Went to a friends who is moving to Florida with my daughter. She had opened her home for everyone to come in and take what they want. She can't take it all and with COVID she was denied a yard sale. We got a ton of stuff for nothing and my daughter is a future picker! She got some good stuff!

June 21 - Father's Day!

June 22 - My girl is a talented girl!

June 23  -  Talented! I wish she could see how amazing she is! Her work is incredible. I wish I had half her talent. 

June 24 - The artist at work!

June 25 - We have roses!

June 26 - So Pretty!

June 27 -  My girl loves taking photos as much as I do.

June 28 - My Bleeding Hearts from last year actually bloomed. We were so excited. Only got a few blooms but we were so happy.

June 29 -  Working from sources. Trying to learn face symmetry.  

June 30 - Out walking with my girl! We love old farms. 

Three Easy and Inexpensive Self-Care Gifts

Finding the perfect birthday or holiday gift can be hard, especially when the person you're buying for doesn't seem to have any obvious wants or needs. Since stress and anxiety are so widespread these days, it may be a good idea to give your acquaintance, friend or family member a gift that helps him or her to relax and unwind. Read on for some helpful ideas.

An Adult Coloring Book

Coloring books aren't just for kids anymore! Coloring books geared towards adults tend to feature more complex patterns than those meant for children, and many people find that completing the pages is a relaxing way to both unwind and unleash some pent-up creativity. Best of all, they provide screen-free entertainment. Include a pack of colored pencils to round out the gift.

Bubble Bath

Slipping into a warm bath is a wonderful way to beat stress after a long day, especially in the wintertime. Fragrant bubbles add an extra element of luxury to a bath, which your recipient will be sure to appreciate. While bath bombs may seem like a more fun and exciting alternative to traditional bubble bath, it's best to avoid them as they can wreak havoc on drains.

A Soothing Drink

A few delicious sips of a favorite beverage can go a long way towards achieving a sense of relaxation. If the person you're shopping for enjoys wine or beer, a bottle or six pack will be a welcome treat. If not, stick with some high-quality tea or hot chocolate. To complete the gift, include a pair of beautiful wine glasses or cute mugs.

It is so important to take time for oneself, and you can never go wrong with a gift that helps the recipient to do just that. Next time you're searching for the perfect present, consider picking one that facilitates self-care. Your loved one will thank you!