Outside of being able to hire a personal chef (ah, living the dream), it’s wonderful to know that when you get home at night, dinner is ready to pop into the oven. I grew up on casseroles, also known as hot dishes, and I still rely on them today. I like to make my casserole […]
I recently spent a significant amount of time at the hospital with a loved one, and the truth be told, it was a complete emotional and physical drain. Not only were we dealing with doctors and nurses and surgeons and insurance companies, but I was still working part-time and caring for my house and four-legged […]
We have talked about what clothing and what makeup to pack for a work trip, but let’s not forget about our complexion. Depending on the schedule I will have on the trip, I like to add little treats for my skin that I may not get around to using at home. Cleansing – I’ve traveled […]
In addition to adding more fresh fruits and vegetables to my diet, I’ve also been looking for ways to reduce the calorie count without actually missing those calories! Here are a few quick ways I’ve discovered: Salad dressing – I love creamy dressings; I can’t help it. But I have recently been mixing my own […]
While many of us may travel on a regular basis for work, some of us may be less experienced in what to pack and still have a suitcase of normal proportions. After all, there is a decent chance you will have to take that suitcase to a meeting or a conference, so you certainly do […]
No one wants to spend any amount of time waiting at a hospital. Some waits are harder than others but none of them are easy. If you know advance, there are a few items that you can pack that might make you stay a little less uncomfortable, though. Something to keep warm – Whether that […]
As I have mentioned before, I am constantly looking for ways to downsize my toiletries especially when traveling. I have stumbled across three fantastic-looking items that could go a long way to helping with that endeavor! And they do not have to go in the dreaded 3-1-1 bag! Julep Love Your Bare Face Cleansing Balm […]
One of my dietary enemies is cheese. I hate that I love it so much! I have even been known to build a mini cheese plate for lunch or dinner for myself. Now I just pick the ones I enjoy, but to build a truly great cheese plate for your party guests, you have to […]
I recently received a very generous ‘donation’ of business suits from a colleague who was downsizing before moving. I was ecstatic! I knew that the clothing she was passing to me would be of considerably nicer quality than I normally buy for myself. Now if they will only fit… But it got me to thinking […]
No matter how long or short your flight is, your skin will no doubt suffer the effects of the airplane environment. For a lot of us, our skin will end up a strange combination of flaky and greasy. It is not a pleasant effect! There are a few things you can do to help your […]
