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There is never a good time to give up anything, especially alcohol. Drinking is so normalized and so unquestioned in our society that we don’t give it a second thought. But when you give up alcohol there are several questions! “Why are you doing this?” “Are you going to go...
When you open your closet door does it feel like a night full of frights or a bag of delights? The holidays are just around the corner, and I want to share five styling tips that work great for any holiday event you have coming up. Enjoy finding your most bewitching self.
- Are your waist or...
Do you realize how much sugar is added to our food?
Meat packers feed sugar to animals prior to slaughter to improve the flavor and color of cured meat. Sugar in the form of corn syrup and dehydrated molasses is often added to hamburgers sold in restaurants to reduce shrinkage. Have you seen the...
Life spans are growing longer and if you are like me, you are in your “third act” of life. I have never been more excited and hope what I share with you will get you excited as well.
Laura Carstensen, PhD is the professor of psychology and public policy at Stanford University. She is...
I’m not a football expert but I do love watching the Superbowl (and the commercials) every year. There is nothing like watching a football game and seeing a strong 4th quarter comeback.
One of the best all time 4th quarter comebacks is the story of Vince Papale. This 30-year-old who was a...
What do you do when you feel that afternoon slump? Grab a soda and candy bar? I suppose that would help for maybe 10 minutes and then you will experience an even bigger crash!
These are three sure ways to overcome that slump and ride high the rest of the afternoon.
1. This first trick is...
When you travel to another country, you have an idea of what you will be eating but you never really know until you experience it. Portugal serves some of the richest dishes I’ve ever tasted. They move at a much slower pace and our tour guides were so passionate about their country’s...
Are you seeing a glimpse of fall? The weather is cool in the morning and evenings but hot at midday and afternoon.
When temperatures fluctuate, it’s important to know how to roll with the changes.
Today I’m sharing my easiest ways to mix and match summer and fall for these types of...
It is amazing what swapping one word can do for a statement you say to yourself. These are simple but not always easy to remember. If you find yourself saying something negative, write the positive on a post- it -note as a reminder.
- “I have to do that.” Say instead “I get to do...
This past weekend I enjoyed a much-needed retreat with my Superhero Group. In January one of our beloved members passed away, so we renamed our group the Super Seven with One in Heaven.
It was important for us to get together and reconnect. I would suspect you have a group of women or even one...
Who loved the 80’s besides me? Fashion trends from the 80’s are making a comeback. Hello shoulder pad! But you will also see some carryovers from spring. Bold pieces, timeless classics, and a few quirky trends I will mention. Here we go. Enjoy.
- Biggest trend of the season – the...
Sleep is an essential component of overall health and well-being, and it plays a critical role in any fitness journey.
Inadequate sleep can have detrimental effects on our metabolism, causing disruptions to our hormones that regulate appetite and energy balance. This can lead to increased...
