Category Archives: real style

Assistance, please?

Posted on July 11, 2017 by Real Women

It was just another average R.W. kinda morning.  Similar, I’m sure, to most of your mornings. While I was getting myself ready for work, I was multi-tasking other activities. Folded a load of laundry, did some dishes. Gave the dog … Continue reading →

Posted in age, assisting, celebrities, Chores, communication, convenience, doctors, Helping others, home chores, housework, Kids, meals, pet, Professions, real style, real women, routines, self care, shopping, simplifying, skills, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Fairy Tale Slumber

Posted on June 14, 2017 by Real Women

The National Sleep Foundation recommends adults age 26 – 64 should get 7 – 9 hours of sleep each night. So let’s take a quick poll. Real Women out there in that age range, how many of you average 7 … Continue reading →

Posted in age, beauty, doctors, education, family, fitness, Health, home, Kids, life phases, moods, real style, real women, routines, self care, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Underlying Truth

Posted on June 8, 2017 by Real Women

For many years, from college through my 30’s, I paid a lot of attention to my undergarments.  They were as much a part of my daily ensemble as picking out the right blouse or jewelry.  Victoria Secret was my jam.  … Continue reading →

Posted in age, beauty, clothing, fashion, friends, men, real style, shopping, simplifying, Style, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Bag It

Posted on May 31, 2017 by Real Women

My husband is mystified by the quantity and variety of bags, totes and purses I own and use. More to the point, he doesn’t understand how or why I could ever possibly need more. Silly man, it is not a … Continue reading →

Posted in beauty, clothing, decor, friends, moods, real style, real women, shopping, Style, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Creature Comforts

Posted on May 8, 2017 by Real Women

We are enthralled with, and laugh at, our pets’ habits. They thrive on routine. Whether it is a donkey who wants to be greeted with a scratch behind his right ear, a dog who waits by the window when he … Continue reading →

Posted in age, Chores, family, home, pet, real style, routines, Seasons, simplifying, Uncategorized, unfinished | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Retro Coolio

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Real Women

I anticipate that some day, in my more advanced years, I’m going to reach a point where I no longer worry about what I eat, what I say, and whether or not I’m trendy. My dream is to be that … Continue reading →

Posted in age, beauty, clothing, Entertainment, Food, friends, moods, Pride, real style, real women, shopping, Style, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Closet Indecisiveness

Posted on April 17, 2017 by Real Women

It is the epitome of a First World Problem, and I am embarrassed and feel guilty for even admitting it.  But Lord knows I’ve embarrassed myself before with this blog, and I know I’m not totally alone with this confession.  … Continue reading →

Posted in beauty, clothing, home, moods, real style, Seasons, shopping, Style, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Missing the Mark

Posted on April 10, 2017 by Real Women

There has been a lot of discussion lately about a certain Pepsi ad featuring Kendall Jenner.  In some agency room somewhere, an idea was born and went through all of the expense and effort of concepting, scripting, storyboarding, casting, shooting, … Continue reading →

Posted in advertising, beauty, communication, Entertainment, friends, moods, real style, real women, shopping, Style, Uncategorized, World news | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Rinse Cycle

Posted on March 26, 2017 by Real Women

Not everyone enjoys the beach. My husband and I are fans, but my son would rather admire it from a distance, preferable from a café table. I have relatives and friends who can appreciate the view, but hate the heat … Continue reading →

Posted in age, family, fitness, Health, moods, real style, Seasons, simplifying, travel, Uncategorized, Vacation | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Energy, Aisle 5

Posted on March 7, 2017 by Real Women

We call it Doing Rounds. When my BFF neighbor or I head out to run errands on a weekend, we’ll check in with each other to see if we can save the other one a trip somewhere.  Because we R.W.’s … Continue reading →

Posted in age, assisting, beauty, Chores, family, Food, home, home chores, housework, Kids, meals, pet, real style, real women, shopping, simplifying, Technology, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment