With a hint of summer in the air, especially in the south as temperatures crept up to the low 90's this week in south Georgia, it is time to stock up on petite spring/summer shorts for all occasions. I have you covered with some of the best selections of shorts for petites that have just the right length to elongate those short legs. At just barely over 5', I understand how difficult it can be to find shorts that accentuate legs instead of shortening them. Also, for women

Savor the delicious, cream surrounded by dark chocolate and nuts for a protein packed afternoon natural treat! Move over Reese's Peanut Butter Cups! This easy, protein packed treat will provide you with an energy burst that will not leave you crashing like a sugar-filled treat. Made with Lilly's no sugar chocolate chips, cottage cheese, protein powder, natural chunky peanut butter, nuts, zero sugar maple syrup, nuts, and almond flour, this luscious, creamy cool snack will

Discover how to hem a petite dress, so you can always wear that much loved and sought after dress that you just finally located after searching through numerous boutiques, but it is just too long! As a 5' petite woman, I shop all of the petite boutiques, but, sometimes even the petite dresses are too long. Occasionally, I find a great fitting dress in regular sizes except for the length. With a few simple sewing tools and knowledge of a few simple steps, you will never hav

We browsed around Morro Bay, a pristine small town close to Hearst Castle. It was a last chain of volcanoes. The huge rock in the background, covering 50 acres at the base and 576 feet tall, is the remains of the volcano. We loved the charming town with many sailboats tied to moorings in the bay. The plants were amazing! We toured William Randolph Hearst's castle, a magnificent architectural structure composed of his art collection from the period of BC to the 1930's. Th

October 22-24 2023: Reflecting on our time in Carpenteria, its hard to imagine a nicer place with its small, pristine town. But, we headed on down the road south along the coast. With so many people and so much traffic, it took most of the day to drive through L. A. We both agreed we were grateful to make it through the city to our lovely campground in Oceanside, Ca. It was a jewel of a campground with a pool, hot tub (where we made new friends), gas fire pits, and a specia

After waking up to 29 degrees and frozen water, we decided to postpone biking for the day. We decided to be a "peeper" ( thats what they call visitors who browse through Crested Butte. With its charming historical shops and restaurants, I can see why many people visit the town year -round. It's a great place for the adrenaline junkie in the winter with the steep mountain slopes surrounding the town. Armed with hot coffee and so many layers we could hardly move, we explored Cr

After leaving the Airstream Rally in Sedalia, Missouri, we stopped over in St Louis for a few days. I did’nt know what to expect, but it turned out to be so much fun! The Gateway Arch stood 630 feet high on the banks of the Mississippi River! It was completed in 1965 and is secured in the ground by 60 feet of concrete, 30 feet in a rock bed. I wouldnt let my fear of heights stop me from going to the top! I told myself it would be like riding in an airplane, but it was actua

Airstream provides free tours at 1 PM Mon- Fri at their factory in Jackson Center, Ohio. Reservations are required . They even offer a first come campground on the property complete with water, electricity, and a dump station for $20 a night. The new, ‘Mothership’, Airstream factory, containing 750,000 square feet opened in 2019 after outgrowing their previous location close by. In addition to providing a detailed one- hour tour of the plant, it also has a gift store, coffee

Driving from Oceanside, Ca, we saw miles and miles of citrus trees and many workers harvesting the fruit. Our new destination, Sequoia RV Ranch, was charming with a mountain stream that flowed next to our campsite. The music of the rushing waters made for some really good sleeping! The drive to the Sequoia National Forest and for miles inside the forest was characterized by rocky mountains and small hardwoods. We questioned if we were even in the right area to see the trees.

Monterey and Carmel, Ca October 14-18 Cruising down the Monterey Coastline Bike trail on our bikes was magnificent as we watched the waves of the Pacific ocean slam against the rocky coastline. It was a great bike trail that took us along the coast and through the towns of Marina and Seaside before reaching the Fishermen's Wharf in Monterey where we were greeted by sea lions lounging on the rocks making those weird noises. We realized that must have been what was making the n

Leaving Nevada, we drove through the beautiful winding mountains of Oregon, where we saw real cowboys herding cows! There were many cattle ranches along the way Entering California, we saw the remains of raging forest fires. There was alot of equipment trying to salvage some of the redwoods. It was a sad sight. Eventually, the forest turned green and beautiful again with tall, sturdy redwoods. The campground was beautiful with lots of privacy as we were surrounded

The rustling of the fallen 🍁 leaves, the crisp mountain air warmed our souls as we stepped into our front yard. Home... is that feeling like no other place in the world. After traveling cross country for almost 2 months, we arrived home! Lili ran around hopping like a rabbit , grinning from ear to ear to be home! She covered the perimeter of the yard, eagerly sniffing to smell those familar scents that she loves to wake up to every morning. As amazing as the trip was, the

Santa Barbara, Montevito, & Carpenteria, California October 20-22., 2023 Wow, just wow! The beauty of the Pacific Ocean meeting the mountains was amazing. With the city and surrounding towns nestled in the valley of the mountains, there were beautiful views all around. Although we were a bit disappointed none of the celebrities showed up for lunch with us on famous State Street, it was thrilling to explore their city. This area is home to many celebrities: Kevin Costner, Opr

The magnificent carve in the earth, the Grand Canyon, was a sight to see. Pictures can't capture the vast beauty of it all! It's size alone is astounding! At 277 miles long, 18 miles wide, and over a mile deep, the Grand Canyon can be seen from space! It was a cold day, waking up to the 20's and only warming up into the 40's., we bundled up to explore. Thankfully, we rode a shuttle bus to most of the scenic views, but we managed to hike to 3 different scenic locations. What w

With only 24 hours to spend in Oklahoma City, we decided to visit the botanical gardens. Built in an enclosed conservatory bridge over the water in downtown Oklahoma City, the greenhouse plants were a........... spectacular sight, complete with a cascading waterfall and many types of plants. Wow, God created so many beautiful flowers and plants!! We are blessed to to enjoy Gods beauty together. There was even a section for desert plants upstairs. The surrounding grounds wer

October 2-5, 2023 Still heading west! Left Colorado, drove through Utah, and stopped over for the night in West Wendover, Nevada. We saw lots of rocky mountains and salt lakes in Utah. The drive from the Nevada state line to the Royal Peacock Opal Mine became more isolating the closer we got. The last 80 miles, we passed only 2 cars. We turned off the highway and onto a 10 mile skinny, bumpy, sometimes muddy dirt/gravel road that ended at the rustically western, comfortab

Arriving in Steamboat Springs, Co on Friday was magical with its bustling downtown area, cool campground, and gorgeous Aspen trees lining the rapidly flowing river. The downtown district was home of electic shops, art galleries, and restaurants. We spent Friday walking through the city Saturday was a biking day for us on the beautiful Yampa River Trail that wound through the city along the river, over bridges, and through tunnels. It was stunning with the fall foilage and

The drive from Durango to Crested Butte, Co looked like pages from a fairy tale book. We had to keep pulling over to marvel at the vast beauty. It was truly the most scenic drive I've ever experienced! The Million Dollar Highway that connects Durango, Silverton, and Ouray is rated #2 Most Dangerous highway in America and I believe it-- not sure I could handle #1. With very few guard rails on the sides of the roads, nor a shoulder to pull off on, I was white knuckling my pret

The roads leading to New Mexico were lined with miles of cotton fields turning into miles of windmills with occasional huge mounds of red clay. After 6 hours, we arrived at the campground, set upon camp, and went for a walk about. Ouch! 💕 Follow along at www.lovingpetite.com for more adventures, fun with food, petite fashions over 60, and Georgia Vacation Rentals.

Have you ever had the desire to make sourdough bread, but thought it was too much work? I discovered this recipe in a home farm store recently. They ground and sold their own wheat. The wheat is whole grain and crushed. Wheat #1 is finely crushed and is a 1:1 ratio for replacement for all purpose flour. Wheat #2 is coarse and gives crunch, hearty taste, and fiber to the bread. Look for these freshly ground whole cell wheat flours at your local farms. They gladly share