by Francie | Oct 2, 2013 | chocolate, Fashion, Food, Travel
I wish I could eat chocolate every day, a lot of it. I wish I could wear workout clothes every day of every month. I wish I could sit on my computer and write and write and write. Or like the song says, “I don’t wanna work. I just wanna bang on these drums all...
by Francie | Jul 17, 2013 | Family, Food
My hubby and I celebrated twenty years together at the end of June. For most of our anniversaries we love to make dinner at home and sip Gloria Ferrer sparkling wine, the venue of our Sonoma wedding. Even after 20 years, we were not up for going bigger like going...
by Francie | May 2, 2013 | Celebrities, Fitness, Food
I miss the days when I could eat peanut M&Ms for breakfast. I miss the days when a donut was considered a good breakfast, more nutritious than M&Ms. And a bowl of Apple Jack’s was just fine before heading off to school. Back in the teen years, I could eat...
by Francie | Jan 17, 2013 | Family, Fitness, Food
Are you well on your way to shedding all the holiday treats parked around your middle? You know, the New Year resolution to lose X pounds in 2013 and keep it off? The waistline is in the back of my mind and I’ve been easing my way into it, day by day. I don’t...
by Francie | Dec 21, 2012 | Family, Food
Bloggers unite! Today, bloggers across America are sharing a holiday recipe or craft to show support for the community of Newtown, CT. I am honored to pay tribute and to share the opportunity with shoezle followers. I want to pass on a Christmas morning favorite,...
by Francie | Nov 19, 2012 | Family, Food, Holiday
What’s inside your Thanksgiving turkey? Or do you even stuff it? Maybe the goal is to gobble until stuffed on Thanksgiving? And what kind of stuff is in your stuffing? I’m going retro this year and so is a good chunk of my family, stretching out to my cousins...