The Perfect Couple should be your next read; this NYT’s bestseller is becoming a Netflix series.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE If you like a well-spun murder mystery in a beautiful setting, you should download Elin Hilderbrand’s New York...
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Jun 23, 20231 min read
If you’re a Coppertone Baby that likes to shimmer, bring this sunscreen to your next pool party.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I like to shimmer in the sun. It’s good for my mental state and it’s pretty. I try to stay out of the sun so that my...
Jun 21, 20231 min read
Two women. Two flights. One chance to disappear. Kick off your summer reading with The Last Flight.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Julie Clark’s latest thriller The Last Flight centers around one haunting question: What lengths would you take to...
Jun 19, 20233 min read
Food, sunshine and the best people-watching in the world. Oh Miami, we are going to miss you.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Our love affair with Miami is coming to an end. We started visiting the vibrant, colorful Florida city four years...
Jun 9, 20231 min read
If you want to be a Bronze Goddess this summer you need to order this. I’m totally obsessed.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE It doesn’t matter how old I get, I still want to transform myself into a Bronze Goddess every summer. But as I try...
May 31, 20231 min read
Immerse yourself in Archipelago’s boujee coconut bubble bath. (The scent is ah-mazing!)
By SARA VANDEN BERGE If you’re in need of a little pampering and love a relaxing bath, hurry over to Cheerful Heart Gifts & Boutique in...
May 25, 20232 min read
Texas wine country: A trip to Fredericksburg should be on your summer to-do list.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE We’ve been traveling with the same group of friends for about 25 years. Last spring we took a trip through the...
May 10, 20232 min read
From dark and dated to chic and modern. The team at Julianne’s gave me the kitchen of my dreams.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I catch myself staring at my kitchen sometimes. For no reason. Just staring. Because I can’t believe it’s mine....
Apr 21, 20231 min read
Sunshine in a bottle: Take a trip to the beach with these amazing products that smell like summer.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I spent my summers as a kid vacationing at a beach house in San Diego. We went to the same place every year. It was...
Apr 19, 20231 min read
These Trader Joe’s turkey meatballs helped me lose 20 pounds.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE If, like me, you love meatballs but don’t enjoy the mess that comes with making them, these pre-made turkey...
Apr 16, 20231 min read
This glacial clay detox mask is another product by Ogee I can’t live without.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE After a long weekend of no exercise and plying my body with unhealthy food, Sundays often consist of getting back on...
Apr 7, 20232 min read
The unique scents that are Tarleton State University captured in 2 new fragrances.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE After months of testing, two new fragrances that capture the unique scents of Tarleton State University are set to...
Mar 30, 20232 min read
If you’re searching for the right makeup for ‘aging’ skin, you’ll want to give Ogee a try.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Those who know me understand that I’ve never been a big fan of wearing makeup and that’s mainly because I’m not...
Mar 29, 20231 min read
This candle makes our home smell just like our favorite Miami hotel.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE When we travel to Miami to visit our son D.J., we love to stay at the 1 Hotel South Beach. While we enjoy all the...
Mar 20, 20232 min read
Entertaining made easy: I can hardly wait to show off my new buffet table I purchased from Woods.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE We did a thing. We are actually still doing that thing which consists of a complete remodel of our kitchen and...
Feb 24, 20232 min read
Our first trip to the Bahamas didn’t disappoint; neither did the Atlantis resort.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE My family cashed in on a Christmas present last week when we all flew into the Bahamas where we spent five glorious...
Jan 10, 20232 min read
If you enjoy sharp humor and dark satire, The White Lotus should be your next binge-watch.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE During the holidays, a friend told us to watch The White Lotus on HBO. He described it as a series that follows...
Dec 30, 20222 min read
Ring in the new year with a golden glow by the spray experts at Tahiti Tan.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE It only took me 20 minutes to lose 10 pounds on Thursday. A quick visit to Tahiti Tan for a custom spray left me...
Dec 7, 20221 min read
'Travel by fragrance:’ Scott’s Flowers now carrying new luxury line of candles and it’s amazing.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I was scrolling through Facebook while getting my nails done on Wednesday when I came across an interesting post...
Nov 30, 20222 min read
This natural retinol alternative is a powerful wrinkle fighter.
By ALEXIS ROCHESTER One of my favorite things to do as a chemist is research skincare products. I like to test and find products that...
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