It’s a new month and a new year! Many of us make resolutions to achieve special goals for the near year. One common New Year’s resolution is to get in shape and eati. This can mean going to the gym more, eating healthier, or taking up a physical activity as a hobby. Making simple changes… Read More >
The New Year’s Eve Punches If it’s January 1, I am at the home of my friends Anne and Keith. Every year the same cast and crew, more or less, gather in their kitchen, den, dining room, basement, living room to eat (too much), drink (a lot), and share the first day of the new… Read More >
After all the preparation that goes into Christmas, we tend to forget about decorating for New Year’s Eve! Jazz up your NYE festivities with these easy New Year’s Eve decorations that don’t take a lot of time or effort, but can make a big impact on your party.
New Year’s Eve is a time to raise a glass and toast the memories of the year gone by and to welcome all the new ones to come in the year ahead. Of course most New Year’s Eve cocktails contain champagne or sparkling wine because NYE is bubbly’s time to shine. But what if you… Read More >
“I need to touch things and see them myself,” says my friend Phyllis about the prospect of shopping online rather than dealing with the crowds, long lines, and parking problems that come with pre-holiday mall shopping. I think she’s nuts.
We’re just a few days away from the New Year and many of you are making resolutions to lose weight or live a healthier lifestyle. It can be tough to find the motivation to get to the gym and make healthier meals, especially when sometimes healthy is synonymous with “doesn’t taste great”. This does not… Read More >
The bright and colorful lights of the holiday often makes us feel inspired. Giving to someone when you’re not asked often makes us feel warm inside. When your favorite holiday tune comes on the radio it often makes us feel joyful. Whether you’re admiring your Christmas tree, or walking through downtown to see the street… Read More >
Last Minute holiday shopping, before we address anything else, we need to confront what I call “delayed gifting guilt.” That’s because it’s likely something most procrastinators feel at this point if they haven’t secured any holiday gifts yet for loved ones. If you’re feeling it, I permit you to let it go! Otherwise, it will… Read More >
