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March 21, 2015

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Incorporate Some 2015 Fashion Trends Into Your Wardrobe

Age does have it’s perks. One huge benefit is having lived on this planet long enough to figure out what you like and what you don’t. Hopefully, you have also learned that you can be stylish and polished without riding the wave of every fashion trend. This is not to […]

March 18, 2015

10 Signs Spring Has Arrived!

Yippee girls! Thursday, March 20 marks the first official day of Spring. Of course, Spring can mean totally different things depending on which part of the country you’re from, so I included a little something for everyone. TEN SIGNS SPRING HAS ARRIVED (and one to grow on!) It’s no longer […]

March 14, 2015

Add A Little Pop Of Color To A Neutral Outfit

We are all fond of neutrals; especially for work. They are just so easy to put together without a lot of thought or planning. Also, neutrals are the fashion go-to for the woman who breaks out in hives just thinking about trying to mix and match an outfit. After all, […]

March 12, 2015

Do You Have Realistic Expectations For Your Weight Loss?

At one time or another, we have all daydreamed about some unattainable item or situation. Unfortunately, many people give up on weight loss as a reachable goal and relegate it to the realm of dreams or wishful thinking because they establish such unrealistic expectations. We never really develop a weight loss […]

March 11, 2015

Chicken Salad For Your Next Brown-Bag Lunch

What do I have for lunch? If you work outside the home, you find yourself asking that very question every single week day. Although it’s much easier to go out everyday for lunch, this strategy presents some serious pitfalls. How about chicken salad for your next brown-bag lunch? For one, […]

March 7, 2015

Beauty Bargains I Love

Have you ever strolled down the aisle of the cosmetics department to look for a tube of mascara only to find yourself staring at 100’s of different formulas and brands? It can be tough to find something that actually works for you. We all know the saying, “You get what […]

March 4, 2015

Manufacturers Are Pawning Off Fake Olive Oil?

A few years ago I made the decision to get down to the basics with a few items in my cooking routine. One of my big changes was to use olive oil in the majority of my cooking. Since it has a low to medium smoke point, I use it […]

February 28, 2015

One Unique Accessory

It’s so easy to get into a rut when it comes to getting dressed in the morning. Let’s face it, interesting fashion choices take time and effort, which a lot of us don’t seem to have much of. Sometimes, it’s good to just take a few manageable baby steps toward […]

February 26, 2015

Food Is A Vital Part Of The Human Experience

Why is food such a big deal? For a person who struggles with weight, food can be an all-consuming proposition. Either you want it, you are upset that you ate too much of it (again) or you are making a plan to stay away from it. Basically, the diet industry […]

February 25, 2015

Easy Tip: Use Table Salt To Clean A Scorched Pot

Distractions…we all have them. I’m sure I’m not the first one to forget a pot on the stove! So, here’s an easy tip to use table salt to clean a scorched pot. Often we find ourselves trying to do just a few too many things at once. My husband tells […]

February 21, 2015

Empty Nest – When The First Chick Leaves The Nest

I am keenly aware that our life is comprised of seasons and each new season brings new challenges and opportunities. Personally, I entered a brand-new season this Fall when my son, Jay, left home to attend college. It’s always harder to be the “leavee” than the leaver. Click To Tweet […]

February 19, 2015

So, What is Clean Eating Anyway?

There are so many opinions out there about food. I wouldn’t doubt that there is some group out there who proposes that we all just sit around and think about food, rather than actually eat “anything”! Hmmm, the whole thing is enough to make a girl’s head spin. I’m sure […]

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