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Sep 17, 20202 min read
This cake was almost too pretty to cut, but we did it anyway. And it was delicious.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The Husband is 50 today. I can’t believe I’m married to someone that old, but here I am. The Husband is a special...


Aug 25, 20202 min read
My grandma, what big eyes you have! Peepers are just what you need to see better and feel stylish.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I never thought I’d turn into one of those women constantly fumbling around in my purse to find my cheaters, but...


Aug 22, 20201 min read
If you like a little heat, your Taco Tuesdays should include Garlicky Greengo.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I like chips and salsa. A lot. It’s why you will often see us dining at local Mexican restaurants and probably why I...


Aug 1, 20202 min read
My new upstairs coffee bar is a game changer. Here’s how I put it together.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE We went through a nearly complete home update a few years ago: New flooring, paint, furniture, appliances – the...


Jul 5, 20201 min read
BuDhaGirl bangles will give you that stylish boho feel you’ve been after, even when you’re swimming.
I fell in love with my BuDhaGirl gold all weather bracelets last year after receiving them as a birthday present. I have worn them just...


Jun 4, 20201 min read
Upping your bath experience: This towel warmer makes bathing a whole lot cozier.
Turning 50 has its perks. Believe me when I say that family and friends stepped up their game in the gift-giving department when I turned...


May 27, 20201 min read
For delicious smelling laundry, you need Tyler Glamorous Wash. It will make you feel fancy.
Like you, I don’t love doing laundry. In fact, it’s one of my least favorite chores. But at night I do love slipping into comfy sheets...


May 20, 20202 min read
If a facial is what you need, you should contact Complexions by Donice. I did and now I’m all dewy.
Life in quarantine has us all wishing for a little pampering. Dark roots, bushy eyebrows, short nails. It’s all bad. And so are oversized...


Apr 26, 20201 min read
Pardon my crumbs, but these Kodiak Cakes are delicious.
I rarely eat a big breakfast. And by rarely, I mean never. My morning meal almost always consists of a piece of spicy veggie sausage and...


Apr 24, 20201 min read
Wanna glow and smell like coconut coffee? These body scrubs will do the trick.
Spring has sprung and shorts and bathing suit season is upon us, which means it’s time to get glow-y. I have found that getting skin to...


Apr 18, 20201 min read
A plane crashes, then a host of secrets is discovered. The Marriage Lie is a riveting mystery.
You are probably thinking that all I do these days is read books and write. You wouldn’t be wrong in that assumption. The best thing...


Apr 8, 20201 min read
I found my new favorite jeans at Silver Wings Boutique
Great fitting jeans are hard to find, especially for women my age. So when my friend Cynthia Huckabee, owner of Silver Wings Boutique in...


Apr 5, 20201 min read
Quarantining is hard: Slip into bamboo for the sleep of your life
On a recent cold and rainy afternoon, my 22-year-old daughter crawled into my bed to catch up with the Kardashians. (For the record, the...


Mar 30, 20202 min read
Cheers to those low-calorie wines we all need right now
Admit it. You are drinking more. It’s ok, I am too. I’ve discovered that a glass of chardonnay pairs well with Dr. Phil at 3 p.m. every...


Mar 24, 20202 min read
Books: Mysteries are the best. Here are a few of my favorites.
"You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me.” - C.S. Lewis I have always had a love affair with books....


Mar 21, 20201 min read
Ahhhh Nespresso. Enjoy a cup before you start the day.
The Husband and I are social beings and get antsy when we are forced to sit for too long. As we continue to heed the advice of experts to...


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2 great ways to celebrate Galentine’s Day with your besties; think bingo, wine, chocolate and Botox.
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Sara Vanden Berge
7 hours ago1 min read
2 great ways to celebrate Galentine’s Day with your besties; think bingo, wine, chocolate and Botox.
560


Sara Vanden Berge
10 hours ago2 min read
1260


Sara Vanden Berge
1 day ago1 min read
1,4700


Sara Vanden Berge
1 day ago1 min read
4,1900


Sara Vanden Berge
2 days ago2 min read
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Sara Vanden Berge
2 days ago2 min read
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