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The Princess All-Inclusive Beverage Package
It was Joe E. Lewis who said it best, I distrust camels, and anyone else who can go a week without a drink. On a
A Princess Cruise Review
On September 5, 2015, Mr. Cozi and I embarked on our second cruise in 35 years of marriage. We were celebrating our anniversary and taking a
Packing List for Alaskan Cruise
Day 3 of 31 Days of Alaska offers a packing list to make your planning a bit easier. This will be broken down into 4 different
Planning to See Alaska
Welcome to day 2 of my 31 Days of Alaska. This is part of an annual series I participate in through 31 Days, where I choose a
31 Days of Alaska
If you love travel, then see Alaska! Mr. Cozi and I just returned from our 35-year-wedding-anniversary trip which included a cruise to Alaska. I’m telling
Flea Market Babies
It was suppose to be a Sunday afternoon drive for a mother and her daughter. But, one stop into a dusty, make-shift flea market changed
Anne Hathaway Syndrome
In an article yesterday on BuzzFeed News, writer Anne Helen Petersen addressed another of Hollywood’s dirty little secrets. In her piece, Anne Hathaway Syndrome, she revealed
Why You Should Start a Blog
After meeting Javacia Harris Bowser for coffee one morning in Homewood, AL, I knew that she was a local star that I wanted to follow
The Color of 50
This article was previously published on my friend and hairdresser, Jenny Leigh’s, personal blog. With her permission, I am sharing the wisdom and helpful tips
A Tribute to the Generous
Generosity can present itself in many ways. I have friends who are generous with their time, others who are ready to give helpful tips for
The Beauty of Wisdom
As I continue to write about women over 50, I realize, that many who died 14 years ago in those towers, the Pentagon or a field
Don’t Believe Everything You Think
Donna, a fellow member of Gulf Coast Bloggers, writes about our true emotions, so when I ran across the quote, “Don’t believe everything you think,”
Summer Favorites to Save for Next Year
Summer is wrapping up and soon we will be putting away our flip flops and pulling out our long sleeve t-shirts and ankle boots. In
Counting Goats
It takes a Mongolian goat four years to shed enough hair to make one cashmere sweater. That sweater probably fits a size 2! So, how
7 Ways to Introduce Yourself to Your Neighbors
In a recent post, Getting to Know Your Neighbors, I promised you a follow-up post on how to get know your neighbors. Today I am
Daphne’s Well-kept Secret
I don’t know how many times I’ve driven past it. Every time I do I think to myself, what a cute name! Better Homes and
Getting to Know Your Neighbors
If your nest is empty and you are looking for ways to fill it, I have two suggestions today: Begin a blog. It has been
Yoga Pants and Loose Knit Sweaters
Our CoziNest model for Fashion Fridays, Donna Jackson, may not be in a downward dog stance here, but these are pants that will go straight
Steak and Garbage
Would you eat something called Steak and Garbage? If not, you are missing out! When Mr. Cozi and I were first married we spent a
How Many Times Have You Restarted Your Diet?
I’m 55 years old and have probably started a new diet every Monday for the last 35 years. That’s approximately 1,820 failures or as I
Tribal Art in Fall Fashion
Common people, during the days of the Aztec civilization, did not own art. Upper class members were the keepers of any special pieces of art.
Savvy Shopping at Dollar General
Fashion doesn’t have to be expensive if you know how to shop. Our model, Donna Jackson is a big believer in bargain shopping. She loves to
It’s Lemongrass Season
So, it’s lemongrass season. Do you have a bundle in your produce drawer? What? You don’t cook with lemongrass everyday? This post will change all
How to Plan a Casual Rehearsal Dinner
If there is one party that ushers in the ambience of an upcoming wedding, it is most definitely the Rehearsal Dinner. If the bride wants
