Two Days and Counting

I am two days into my new fruit and vegetable eating and exercise regimen. So far so good. I am probably not quite at 50% fruits and vegetables but close, perhaps 40%. I am the only compliant member of the family at the moment although 

November’s Theme: Healthy Eating

With holiday preparations added to the general mix of life, the fall months are flying by.  November is here already!  It’s another month and time for another Ruly theme. With our 10 pounds of Halloween candy piled beside me, I know that we need to 

A Halloween Tribute to Lauren Child

I have this little daughter “Lola.” She is small and very funny. One year, we decided to make a Halloween costume. We needed: and ended up with: Lola! Then we took and created . . . Charlie! Next we found and made to create Sizzles! 

Halloween Outfits – How Many Costumes is Enough?

In the spirit of discussing closet minimalism this month, I have had to confront my Halloween clothing issues. You see, each October, in addition to buying/making Halloween costumes, there is always this wonderful supply of inexpensive black and orange or purple and black Halloween clothing 

Ruly Ruth on Fall 2011 Women’s Fashion Trends

All this month, we have been trying to identify the items in our closets that never seem to go out of style or that we simply enjoy wearing year after year.  While the clothes may not be that exciting they probably form the bulk of