Frugal Ain't Cheap

I love moments like these. When life slows down and connections are built. It can be challenging to slow down in a world that...

I have been looking for some inspiration out there,  and decided I was going to make a medal plaque for myself. (you could also make ...

Running has never been a passion of mine. Well, at least not long distance running. I used to run the 100 meter and the relay when I...

This is how I have been spending my Saturdays. Yeah, living the good life. Thankfully I have completed week 11 of training...which me...

Almost exactly 1 months apart,  both my grandmothers have relocated to  H eaven.  One of the great mysteries of life  is wh...

***this is not one of my usual post*** My Nonna Annalucia passed this morning at 6am (our time).  In less than 5 days she was gone. ...

On Christmas day I decided to sign up for my first full marathon. I must have had a sugar overload that made my brain do strange things...

While (most) everyone else is busy decorating for Christmas... we have barely started. And by barely, I mean b-a-r-e-l-y. You see,...

What I am going to share today is very personal. A lot of us have done things in our lives that we might be ashamed of.  Some are small...

I am a coffee lover. I am Italian, how could I not. source But the thing about coffee, is that coffee farmers are usually way un...

I have been thinking about doing another mini series about something that is very close to my heart: making a difference in this world. ...

Funny how life evolves in ways you never thought possible. I went to College and graduated with and Interior Design Art degree...then bec...

As I was clearing out our storage barn,  I found few boxes of letters,  neatly grouped by sender. A few stacks stood out to me, 

I know some of you might have wondered where I have been. Well, let me tell you. This past week, on top of my usual duties,  I have b...

Today I am going to share some picture of the beautiful Amalfi (Italy). What most people might not know, is that Amalfi was well k...

As we traveled around Italy,  I was reminded how sometime I get the idea that bigger (and newer) might be better. Fiat 500 next to a Tr...

Three years ago, our city was flooded. source Our basement took quite a bit of water in, and we were left with a big mess. The ba...

As I approach to run my first half marathon in 10 days, yesterday's news reminded me of how life is really just a breath.   ...

I can't believe it's been a year.  March 26, 2012 I hit the publish button for the first time. A New Day Blogging has cre...