The answer is a resounding "yes!"  The great thing about a new purse is that it will always fit.  It doesn't matter if you gain 5 pounds or lose 10, that purse will always be the right size.  The other really nice thing about a gorgeous new purse is that the wearer can actually see it and therefore appreciate it and enjoy it.   Another great thing about a wickedly beautiful new purse is that it won't go out of style.  You'll probably get sick of it before it wears out but the good thing about THAT is that it gives you the perfect excuse to buy another fashion forward, fabulous new purse!

Summer is supposed to be a time to kick back and to be lazy, right?  Well I don't know anyone who is.  It seems that everyone I know is opting for a "staycation"  and what that's turning into is catching up on all the things that they hadn't had time to take care of until they had a few days off from work. Unfortunately, I don't think that that is such a good idea.  I truly believe that the body and brain need time away from everything in order to rest, relax and recharge. The problem is that you just can't do that at home.  There are bills to pay, floors to clean, laundry to do, lawns to mow, and weeds to pick. When one job is done, there is another one immediately to follow.  The list is endless and you can't simply turn off your brain and ignore all the things that need to be done around the house.  I know that money is tight and that's why so many people I know are staying home this summer but what I would really like is for each one of us to give ourselves permission to take at least one day to turn everything off, to pretend that we are on that tropical island somewhere in the South Pacific with nothing else to do but enjoy a good book, a cool beverage, and a sweet nap so that our minds and bodies can truly decompress.  Take a little time for yourself this summer because the truth is, your garage will still need cleaning in the fall.     

With my 30th wedding anniversary being just around the corner I was at loss as to what to get for my husband in celebration of this auspicious occasion.  Many Easy 101 listeners called with their suggestions.  I appreciated every one of the calls and considered each recommendation carefully.   Lots of folks suggested dinners out at a variety of lovely restaurants in southwestern Ontario.  One caller suggested that we return to the place where we had our original honeymoon. Another caller suggested a night in a local resort.  Then there was the suggestion of the couples massage that I found very intriguing!    In the end, it was my son Simon who came to my rescue. He gave my husband and I a night at a bed and breakfast for this Sunday evening including a three course dinner and breakfast the following morning.  The bed and breakfast is within walking distance of both the beach where we can relax,  and the quaint town where we can wander and do a bit of shopping.  To say that I am thrilled would be an understatement!  The pressure is off to get just the perfect gift to mark the occasion and I will forever be in debt to my thoughtful and generous son who gave my husband and I the perfect get-away in celebration of our 30th wedding anniversary. Now all I have to worry about is what I'll get for my husband on our 50th wedding anniversary!

Honestly, I'm at a loss!  I have been thinking about this for months and I am still without a gift.  Monday is the big day and I am clueless. 
Any ideas?