Have you ever known someone who is pregnant and is also a bridesmaid in a wedding? We’ve been to at least three or four weddings where the bridesmaid and her husband were expecting a baby. There might be some other special occasions, too, that require a maternity dress that is formal. It’s nice to know that there are formal maternity dresses available, and nowadays an expectant mother can still dress in style for any occasion.

There are so many people shopping these days for all sorts of things. The list includes school clothes and school supplies for children in elementary, middle, and high schools. And I can’t forget college students since we have one that is a junior in college. He has to buy books and supplies, etc. Someone going to nursing school would need to look at buying a nurse uniform at some point in their education. Medical students would need medical supplies and possibly scrubs. And the list could go on and on for all types of students needing all types of supplies and clothing!

We are avid users of olive oil, extra virgin olive oil to be exact.  We cook with it, drizzle it on popcorn, and enjoy all the health benefits associated with using it.  I use butter if a main dish or vegetable recipe calls for it, but I usually try to add in some olive oil to counteract the saturated fat in the butter.

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Some recipes need the butter taste to make them taste good, but I’ve  found adding in olive oil doesn’t detract from the flavor in most cases.  Depending on the recipe, I have completely omitted the butter at times and replaced it with EVOO which turned out great.   I haven’t tried this very much in baking desserts and am still experimenting in this area.

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Olive oil is used for more than just cooking and has been for thousands of years.  It is used in skin care products such as olivella which supposedly makes the products have anti aging effects.  It is claimed that Cleopatra used olive oil on her skin as well as many women throughout ancient history.  There are moisturizers, soaps, shampoos and all types of products available which use this age old secret of  olive oil benefits.

One thing I like about today’s fashion styles is the fact that summer clothes can still be trendy and stylish, and they can still be considered modest clothing at the same time.  There are so many different ways to do this:

• Long dresses are very fashionable and so cool and comfortable during the hot summer months.  You can wear them with a cute pair of sandals or dressy flip flops for a great combination that’s both stylish and summer-friendly.
• Skirts are a big time favorite because of the mix and match option with whatever style of top you’re in the mood to wear.  You can wear them with a feminine blouse, layered tanks and tees, or a button up shirt.
• Cute tops can be layered with coordinating colors that accent colors in a trendy skirt, or they can be worn with jeans or dressier pants, whatever the occasion requires.
• Camisoles are another way to add a color coordinating layer to a cute dress or top, at the same time offering a more modest aspect to a trendy outfit.

There are an endless number of combinations using layering, tops, dresses, and skirts to make a fashionable and stylish summer wardrobe that is stylish, cool, and modest!

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Our two little grandsons had Western Day at their preschool recently.  They didn’t wear Stetson Hats, but their pictures were so cute with them dressed in jeans and boots.  There was even a horse for the children to ride, or at the very least to have their picture taken while sitting on it, and there were other activities for them to participate in.  I sure wish I could have been there for their Western Day!

Mother’s Day came and went so fast.  I imagine there were all types of gifts given such as jewelry, maybe a bella bracelet.  Speaking of bracelets, how many of you had or have a charm bracelet?  I did when I was growing up.  I’m not sure where my bracelet is and need to look for it, now that I think about it.  Charm bracelets are fun to wear and are in style.  In fact, I don’t think they ever went out of style.

Mother’s Day is almost here!  What do you get your mom for this fast approaching day?  Some might get flowers, her favorite candy, or maybe something out of the ordinary like Aruba jewelry.   Some might give her something to go with a hobby or a new book release of a favorite author.  Whatever a mother gets, it’s the love behind the gift that makes it so special.