Mr. and Mrs. Trent Hargrove, today, September 8, marks our 40th wedding anniversary.
A Weekend Getaway to Charm City – Baltimore
Living in Central Pennsylvania has perks, including quick getaway trips. Recently, my husband and I decided to take advantage of this by going on a weekend trip to Charm City, Baltimore. I discovered that one of Baltimore’s nicknames is Charm City. I wasn’t familiar with Baltimore’s claim as a charming city. Nonetheless, we all heard […]
A July Saturday Exploring New Hope and Peddler’s Village
Recently, my sister Tasha, daughter Channing, and I spent a July Saturday exploring New Hope and Peddler’s Village in Bucks County. Bucks County is one of those charming suburbs outside Philadelphia. Some rate New Hope overrated, but I have childhood memories of visiting this area with my mom. She looked for little ways to […]
Gingham Remains A Fun, Eye-Pleasing Print I Rock Every Summer
I appreciate the sentiment behind summer prints and fabrics. I love sustainable natural fabrics’ classic and charming feel, especially gingham. Gingham is a fun and eye-pleasing print that I rock every summer. Fabrics are categorized based on their content, which may be natural, manufactured, or artificial. Natural fabrics like cotton and linen come from plants, […]
“Do You Want to Experience Slow-Down Travel Hospitality? If So, Visit the Center of Portugal”
Do you want to experience slow-down travel hospitality? If so, visit the Center of Portugal. Since the COVID-19 health pandemic shut down, travelers, including myself, are reevaluating their travel experiences. I believe the correct term is transformational travel. This type of travel encourages one to disconnect from their busy lives to learn new skills and […]
Are You Familiar With Elisamama, A Farm-to-Fashion Brand?
Elisamana In October 2021, I committed to being more mindful of my fashion choices. I called this initiative my “sustainable spotlight” and featured recently discovered brands. One such brand is Elisamama, a farm-to-fashion brand known for its artisan-produced clothing from Nigeria. Elisamama History Fisayo Che, a Nigerian-born Californian, launched Elisamama in 2020. The brand came […]
Last Evening Was Truly Unforgettable
Last evening was truly unforgettable. It was an evening filled with dinner and dancing with wonderful friends at the annual Club 21 Dinner Dance in Hershey, PA. Most people spend Memorial Day weekend getting together with families and friends or attending observances for fallen heroes; my hubby and I have a tradition of attending this […]
Have You Tried the Pro-Age Beauty Brand Boom! by Cindy Joseph?
\ Have you tried the Pro-Age beauty brand Boom! by Cindy Joseph? I found that traditional beauty products don’t meet my skin’s needs. Did I never notice that I have sensitive skin? Did I always have sensitive skin? I believe so, but as I have aged, the sensitivity seems amplified. Perhaps it’s my menopausal skin. […]
Is Anyone Struggling with Menopause Symptoms, Especially Hot Flashes?
Is Anyone Struggling With Menopause Symptoms, Especially Hot Flashes?
Hello Sunshine, IT Cosmetics New Serum Sunscreen
According to The Skin Cancer Foundation, the sun causes up to 90% of skin aging. Sunscreen is our first line of defense against harmful UVA and UVB rays and is essential to every skincare routine. May is skin cancer awareness month; it’s the perfect time to introduce Hello Sunshine, IT Cosmetics’ new serum sunscreen. Sun […]