Category Archives: Karen West

Fitness Equipment for Christmas:  Would You Be Happy or Insulted? {Poll}

Fitness Equipment for Christmas: Would You Be Happy or Insulted? {Poll}

By now, you’ve read the backlash about an ad that shows a woman receiving an exercise bike from her husband for Christmas…and her yearlong journey towards her own health goals. I’ve seen the ad a billion times during my Hallmark Christmas Movie binging. After the first half dozen times, it just annoyed me. Peloton faces…Read More

The Great Green Bean Casserole Fail

The Great Green Bean Casserole Fail

Since it is National Green Bean Casserole Day, I thought I’d share this little mishap that happened over Thanksgiving holiday. I just got back from Iceland the day before and was a little jet-lagged, but I promised the youngest that I would bring over a covered dish of green bean casserole. I had most of…Read More

I Think Everyone Should Visit Iceland At Least Once {Pics}

I Think Everyone Should Visit Iceland At Least Once {Pics}

My first international trip was nearly three years ago and I chose Iceland strictly for Northern Lights…but when I got there, I found this country to have so much more to offer for us nature lovers! That’s why I chose to visit again. This time, I was joined by family who love photography as a…Read More

How Many Hallmark Christmas Movies Can YOU Watch in 12 Days?

How Many Hallmark Christmas Movies Can YOU Watch in 12 Days?

There is a website looking for someone to watch 24 Hallmark Christmas movies in 12 days and share the experience on social media…and you could get paid a thousand dollars. Sounds like a dream gig, but I’m not so sure I could do it. I mean, I LOVE those sappy movies…and who couldn’t use a…Read More

Newborns Dressed Like Mr. Rogers for World Kindness Day

What a beautiful story: Wednesday, November 13th was Cardigan Day & World Kindness Day! To celebrate the kindest, cardigan wearing individual in the world, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital in Pittsburg honored Pittsburg area native Mr. Rogers by dressing up the newborns as the beloved character. Fred Rogers’ widow Joanne was a special guest at the hospital…Read More

Never Before Seen Footage From Stranger Things 3?

Never Before Seen Footage From Stranger Things 3?

While we anxiously await Stranger Things 4 to confirm our suspicions that one of our faves actually survived, maybe this never before seen footage will give us a few more clues of what’s in store for us in the next season? Nope. They didn’t leave the door open three inches. *Sigh* But enjoy this! I…Read More

The Worst Christmas Decorations Ever:  The SEQUEL

The Worst Christmas Decorations Ever: The SEQUEL

If you haven’t yet read Eagle afternoon host Jas’ post about how he went all Buddy the Elf festive fa-la-la-la-la on us out of the blue on Wednesday, read that one first and then come back to this one. It’s a good read and you’re gonna need that information for this to make any sense.…Read More

My Little 10 Minute Investment That Changed Everything

My Little 10 Minute Investment That Changed Everything

I’m one of *those* people. Someone with a daily quiet time for inspirational reading, prayer, meditation and journaling. I wasn’t always like that. Didn’t have *time* for it. My sister Ginni did it for years and strongly encouraged me to try it. But honestly, I didn’t want to get up an hour earlier to do…Read More