I give this place an A++++++++! 120%! As you know, we flew overseas for our wedding. We had about 10 days once we arrived to actually get everything handled. As you know, this is no small task. Even with a wedding planner on hand. We spoke to some people in the States and discovered that…
Getting to know you 15.07.2018: Dancing in the Rain
Have you ever danced in the rain? My answer: Absolutely 🙂 -Mliae
Aaaaannnnddd….We’re Off!
Guess where we’re going! We’ve got a holiday planned in the States and we’re so excited about going! We thought that for our 1st wedding anniversary, we should take a trip to where it all began. We had such a wonderful time in the USA last year and would love to see/do some of the…
Monday Laughs
Aaaahhhh, it’s Monday again and every so often, I like to start your day off with a smile. 🙂 So, here we go! Thanks for laughing! -Mliae *Photos sourced via pinterest, google search (Keywords: Monday funny)
Quirky Quotes 07.07.2018
“The doctor gave me six months to live, but when I couldn’t pay the bill he gave me six months more.” -Walter Matthau *Photo credit: Appalachian LeadershipAcademy
Weird Amazon Items
Affiliate links get boring. And I know that nobody really wants to read posts where somebody is just trying to sell things. So I’ve decided to flip the script and make this something fun. Introducing my new, randomly-timed, Weird Amazon Items series! I went past all the great sales and unbelievable items to find the…
Recycled Book Reading Challenge: The Secret Life of Cows by Rosamund Young
This was a fun book. For a long time, animal lovers have managed to see through the communication barrier and connect certain attributes and personalities to the animals they love. In a nutshell, this is what this book is about. I think this is an excellent learning tool. I had no idea that, for example,…
Random Factoids 28.06.2018
In 1979, it snowed in the Sahara Desert. *Source Great, then there’s hope for a sunny day in the arctic 😉 -Mliae
Quirky Quotes 22.06.2018
“Honesty is the key to a relationship. If you can fake that, you’re in.” -Richard Jeni *Photo credit: Appalachian LeadershipAcademy
Venue Review: Panther Creek Cabins #dontdoit #saveyourself
It’s wedding season again. With that, I will begin a series of service/product/vendor reviews that we utilized for our wedding. I’ve been considering this for awhile now, and I’ve decided to start with the worst and go up from there. With this particular review, I sincerely ask only 2 things from you: 1) Please read…
Getting to know you 15.06.2018: Seasons
What is your favourite season of the year? Why? My answer: Summer. I never ever want to come indoors during the summer! You? -Mliae
A Few Words About the ‘Haul’ Trend
Aaaahhh, the haul trend. This has been going on for too long now. Sephora Haul, Topshop Haul, H&M Haul…. We’ve all heard it, seen it, thought about it. But I have to ask. I mean…WHY? Some of these hauls are the size of my entire working wardrobe. Now, I understand only if you have found…
Quirky Quote 07.06.2018
“There’s no limit to how much you’ll  know, depending how far beyond zebra you go.” -Dr. Seuss *Photo credit: Appalachian LeadershipAcademy
My Souvenir From the USA
So, a girlfriend of mine goes on holiday to the USA. When we all get together to hear about her trip, this is what she gives us. DONALD TRUMP CHOCOLATE BARS!?!! This livened up the conversation a bit, as you might well imagine. We all had a good giggle. I did not even know this…
Introducing Baginning!
This is the time of the year when us ladies have a tendency to find ourselves searching for the perfect gala look, and the perfect accessories to compliment that look for a special night out. For these accessories, Baginning.com is website specialising in ladies handbags and purses. They have a huge selection of handbags, shoppers,…
Recycled Book Reading Challenge: The Medici Secret by Michael White
The Medici Secret by Michael White was my RBRC book for the month of May. I have to say that I really enjoyed this one! (So much so, that I’m actually linking to the author’s page). At first glance, one might easily assume that this book is quite much like the Davinci code series. It…
Overwhelmed in Bloggerdom
So, what happens when I’ve worked my ass off to get a ton of great content to write about? Well – this, of course. For the first time ever, I’ve found myself so overwhelmed that I can barely complete a thought. I. Can’t. Believe. It. I LOVE blogging and all the many hours of research…
Random Factoids 28.05.2018
‘Honey is the only food that includes all the substances necessary to sustain life, including enzymes, minerals, water and vitamins.’ *Source Bees! I need bees! Who’s brave enough to help me and not get stung? 🙂 -Mliae
Quirky Quotes 22.05.2018
“Instead of heading for a big mental breakdown, I decided to have a small breakdown every Tuesday evening.” -Graham Parke, No Hope for Gomez Happy Tuesday evening! -Mliae *Photo credit: Appalachian LeadershipAcademy
Getting to know you 15.05.2018: Unused keys
Which keys on your keyboard do you never or rarely use? My answer: ø  – I had to get an international keyboard but I can safely say that I have used the ‘ø’ key more in the post than the last several years. What about you? -Mliae
Quirky Quotes 07.05.2018
“I once heard two ladies going on and on about the pains of childbirth and how men don’t seem to know what real pain is. I asked if either of them ever got themselves caught in a zipper.” -Emo Philips *Photo credit: Appalachian LeadershipAcademy
Recycled Book Reading Challenge: The Last Boyfriend by Nora Roberts
Hi there 🙂 Happy May Day! This was a good one. I got a bit sucked into reading this book. It took awhile to get into it, but once I did, it was a pretty easy read. I have no idea how this book came to be in my possession. For some reason, I think…
Random Factoids 28.04.2018
‘Handshakes were originally meant to make sure that the person you were meeting, wasn’t carrying a concealed weapon. The hand clasp proved that your hand was empty and  shaking was meant to dislodge any weapons hiding up the sleeve.’ *Source I will never be able to shake hands again without reciting this, like a geek…
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My Spring Garden Wishlist
Spring has sprung and you know that with all the work we have to do here, browsing for garden options to make our yard beautiful is one of the first things I’m doing! If you are anything like me, I know that you are looking at all the beautiful ideas coming out this year and…
Quirky Quotes 22.04.2018
“I know a man who gave up smoking, drinking, sex, and rich food. He was healthy right up  to the time he killed himself.” -Johnny Carson *Photo credit: Appalachian LeadershipAcademy
Getting to know you 15.04.2018: Books or Movies?
Which is better: Reading books or watching movies? My answer: Uuummm…both? What are your thoughts? -Mliae
Top 100 Fitness Blogs and Websites on the planet
I am SO HAPPY to share with you that Chape Fitness has been listed as one of the Top 100 Fitness Blogs and Websites on the Planet! How cool is this?! I feel so fortunate to have David training me 🙂 He has made wonderful things happen, always. 1001 CONGRATULATIONS, David!!!! Source: Top 100 Fitness…
Avoiding Impulse Buys: Why You Should Practice Shopping
Sound weird, right? It is. But, it WORKS! Please, just hear me out. The reason I am suggesting that you expose yourself to the environment you are trying to control is simply that of experience and numbness. Please, allow me to explain. You see, I’ve been doing a somewhat twisted version of the minimalist challenge….
Quirky Quotes 07.04.2018
“In my house I’m the boss, my wife is just the decision maker.” -Woody Allen *Photo credit: Appalachian LeadershipAcademy
Recycled Book Reading Challenge: Destination Unknown by Agatha Christie
Loved, Loved, LOVED this book! Agatha Christie is known for her excellent writing and descriptive mysteries. This book, was no different. One of the things I really like about Agatha Christie’s books is the language. English has so many variations. It seems the the older books are written in a clear and easy to decipher…
Random Factoids 28.03.2018
A strawberry is not a berry, but a banana is. *Source Huh??!!? -Mliae
Doors of Ireland
These are some of the doors I was able to capture during our trip! Have a nice day 🙂 -Mliae
Quirky Quotes 22.03.2018
“I stare past her at the inspirational kitten posters. There’s one of a soaking-wet kitten climbing out of a toilet with the caption ‘It could be worse!’ ‘Just tell me whatever it is you’re thinking,’ Mrs. Paulsen says. ‘Whatever is going through your mind right now.’ ‘I hope they didn’t actually drop a cat in…
The 2 Types of Shoes Women Should Never Buy
Hi there 🙂 Today, I’m on a mission to save your money and your ankles. I’m sure that this will most likely result in a loss of any possible affiliate connections with fashionable shoe companies for the foreseeable future. But, to be quite honest with you, having a bit of dignity and a good reputation…
