Self-Care Sign In – 11

Self-Care Sign In – 11

by | May 23, 2022 | Diva Dispatch

Tomorrow – May 24 – is International Tiara Day. Obviously, for all Divas and Divas-in-Training, this is a High Holiday and one that should be celebrated vigorously. There are as many ways to observe this wonderful day as there are Divas to celebrate the...
Self-Care Sign In – 10

Self-Care Sign In – 10

by | Apr 29, 2022 | Diva Dispatch

I try to keep things light and upbeat here at Splendor and – truly – I believe there is much to be enthusiastic and light-hearted about, even on dark days. That attitude has been put to the test over the last few weeks as I have struggled to wrap my head...
Self-Care Sign In – 9

Self-Care Sign In – 9

by | Apr 4, 2022 | Diva Dispatch

Since last we spoke, spring has truly arrived! While there are still some frosty mornings, the harbingers of that most hopeful of seasons – dogwood, azaleas, tulips – are on full display. Plus, the days are getting longer, so there’s ample time to...
Self-Care Sign In – 8

Self-Care Sign In – 8

by | Mar 22, 2022 | Diva Dispatch

As much as I believe in “little and often” when it comes to self-care, some days just require more than that. Actually, it’s not that some DAYS require that, today’s post is more about what to do when the days turn into weeks. And they will...
Self-Care Sunday – 7

Self-Care Sunday – 7

by | Mar 13, 2022 | Diva Dispatch

I was supposed to start this post by telling you how great it was to be a homeowner again but – well, “we plan, God laughs.” At the final walk-through a big problem revealed itself that hadn’t been evident during the home inspection and the...
Self Care Sign-In – 6

Self Care Sign-In – 6

by | Mar 8, 2022 | Diva Dispatch

While it’s been far longer than I intended since I’ve posted, I trust you’ll forgive me. Like all of you, I’ve been caught up with the daily chores and responsibilities of ordinary life and that’s been punctuated by some larger issues...
Self-Care Sign In – 5

Self-Care Sign In – 5

by | Feb 15, 2022 | Diva Dispatch

Self-care takes many forms, as we here at Splendor try hard to point out. This crucial tool to thrive in the modern world can look very different based on personality, stress level, time of year, and just what the heck is going on. When you commit to looking after...
Self-Care Sunday – 4

Self-Care Sunday – 4

by | Feb 6, 2022 | Diva Dispatch

I said at the beginning of this “self care year” that I hoped to post once a week. Well, that clearly hasn’t happened, but I’m giving myself permission to be be gentle with myself in view of all that’s going on – in addition to a...
Self-Care Sign In – 3

Self-Care Sign In – 3

by | Jan 24, 2022 | Diva Dispatch

(I picked “Sign In” since it isn’t Sunday, but it has a nice ring to it, so we’ll call it a happy accident!) Weeks like this last one serve as a wonderful reminder of the importance of revisiting – often! – the “why” of...
Self-Care Sunday – 2

Self-Care Sunday – 2

by | Jan 16, 2022 | Diva Dispatch

Here in my part of North Carolina, we’ve gotten socked by a little snow and a lot of sleet, which is MILES better than freezing rain, but is still a bother. Fingers crossed that the predicted gusty winds don’t bring down tree limbs and power lines,...