I was up quite late the one evening. For those of you who know me, that’s nothing new. I turned on the television and was surfing the channels. I turned on HSN and there were two ladies selling jeans. That caught my attention. As I watched and listened to the one lady, Diane Gilman, describe the fabric and all the thought she put into the jeans, I became very interested. The jeans looked nice and the models all looked great in the jeans. I watched the entire show and decided to place an order.

When they arrived, I tried them on. They fit like a glove. I liked their fit and the best part is that they had stretch and weren’t binding.  I bent over, sat down and was pleasantly surprised! The jeans felt soft and comfortable. I was thrilled there are a variety of sizes, colors and lengths to choose from. That was over 3 years ago and now I have a little collection going. They’re my favorite jean. They still look new!

There are several styles; boot cut, skinny and flare. There are tops, sweaters, cardigans and other items as well. I’m hoping Santa sees that the flare jeans are on my list.

Diane Gilman, The Jean Queen, has been designing clothing for years and is conscientious and passionate about it. She initially specialized in jeans for baby boomers and her line has grown from there. She can be seen on HSN, which is where I watch her live show. Women of all sizes and age enjoy her designs. She is the #1 selling fashion brand on HSN!

If you haven’t heard of Diane Gilman or had the pleasure of wearing her designs, I highly recommend them. The price point is fantastic and I really appreciate being able to wear a pair of jeans and still be comfortable. They stretch enough that I order a size or two smaller. I like that!

Biggest hugs! 

Tracey

This past weekend, the girls made treats for Spanky and Jackie. They really enjoy their treats. Peanut butter is a favorite of our 4 legged girls. I recently read how some peanut butter has xylitol as an ingredient. So, now when buying peanut butter, I’ll make sure there isn’t any on the ingredient list.

Dog Bone Recipe

2 ¼ cup flour

½ cup Peanut butter

2 eggs

Water as needed – about ½ cup

½ cup miniature marshmallows

Combine flour and eggs. Stir and add in peanut butter. Add a little water so the dough is like bread dough. The dough should be firm and slightly sticky. Add marshmallows into the dough and fold them in. 

Depending on the size of bone or cookie style treat, form them in your hand and place on the cookie sheet. It’s easier when Parchment paper is used. Easy clean up! Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes. The smaller the treat, the crunchier.

The girls love these treats. The best part is knowing what went into them and watching them enjoy eating them. They’re gone in a flash!

Big Hugs,

Tracey 

We all know the song made famous by Elvis Presley. Yes, just about everything relates back to music or a song with me. The song was Blue Suede Shoes.  I have to say, I can appreciate a pair of blue suede shoes. I have a pair of blue suede pumps that I’ve had for years. Obviously not what Elvis was referring to but just the same, I really like them.

I enjoy shoes, boots and even Birkenstocks. Yes, I have been known to wear them with socks. I am keeping my eye out for when the blue suede Birkenstocks go on sale. Many of my shoes I have found on ebay. I have shoes and boots that I have had for years as well. I really try to take care of them. I guess I got this from my mother. I have several pairs of hers that she wore. They would definitely be called vintage.

These denim boots I purchased on ebay. I have a pair of flat denim boots that I have had since the 80’s but I wanted a pair with a heel. When they arrived, they were snug around the calf, so, I took them into the shoe repair shoppe. The gentleman looked at me and shook his head and chuckled as I explained how I wanted to modify the boots to fit me. He asked me why? I explained, I got them on ebay. I showed him the extra jean material I had brought so that they could be enlarged. I explained they were special. It’s not like it was an easy find, I got lucky. They were just the style I was looking for. He then proceeded to measure my calves.

Here are a few of my favorite boots! They are ready to go since Fall has arrived. They will keep my feet warm and toasty. It was in the 50's today.

When I was growing up, there weren’t any computers or cell phones. I purchased my first computer for my business back in 1992. It had a game of Solitare and that was about it for games. I had a cell phone at that time as well. It was about the size of a brick. It makes a great door stop these days.

It’s interesting how many games are available to be played on your phone or iPad these days. My personal favorite is Song Pop. 

It’s an app that you download and can be played on your phone or iPad. I play it because it’s fun and there is an element of competition. You are able to select the genre of music and acquire the music by earning coins by playing others. 

As your credits accumulate by playing games, you can select from a list of music that you play against your opponent. Then they do the same. 

Some of the music I haven’t heard in years! It reminds me of Name that Tune. You identify the song you’re hearing from a list of four songs and you have to be faster than your opponent in your selection. The four choices appear on your screen and you touch which song is correct. The fastest wins.

I think what I enjoy most is that you meet people from all over the world. Music is a universal language. The Beatles, Classical, Country and Rock n’ Roll and everything in between…. 50’s, 60’s, 70’s are just a fraction of the selections. In addition, I’ve met and play people from London, Detroit, Texas, New York and even Las Vegas! As they say, it’s a gas!

Biggest Hugs,

Tracey