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 […]
We have all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. So why do so many of us simply have a cup of coffee as we head out the door? Or worse, grab that donut once we get to the office. With a little planning ahead, you prepare some healthy breakfast options […]
Generally speaking, it is not good to travel in your full face of makeup. It usually ends up in a flaky mess (if you tend to be dry) or a puddle on your chin (if you tend to be oily). Granted, not many of us want to show up to our destination looking tired and […]
I still remember the time when everyone dressed up to take a flight somewhere. Nowadays at the airport, it seems you have either the business travelers in their suits or the vacation travelers in their sweatpants. Personally, I prefer something in the middle, but still comfortable! There are several keys to maintaining comfort and convenience […]
I have recently discovered a new product in my local grocery store, the Near East Couscous products. Not only are they delicious as-is, but I’ve found that you can use them as a base for some wonderful new recipes. Couscous itself is essentially tiny pasta and this particular brand comes in lots of varieties. I […]
Whether you are looking to revamp your entire wardrobe or just need to spice it up a little, it can be an expensive undertaking. But you don’t have to break the bank to look like a million bucks. There are ways to still update your closet and stay within your budget. Spend – The best […]
One of my favorite kitchen devices is the crockpot. The one we love has a timer so that you can set it in the morning and then when the timer goes off, it switches to ‘warm’ so that everything stays nice and ready. Not only is this handy for dinner when you get home, but […]
