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Midday Break: How Do You Describe Yourself in One Word?

Midday Break: How Do You Describe Yourself in One Word?

About seven years ago, I was struggling a bit trying to ‘find myself’. I took a course at NYU, and met a great teacher. He said, “Your life should be boiled down to one word. And this word should touch [...]

September 8, 2010 Blog Posts, Life, Self-Love
In Love with Love: Romantic Style

In Love with Love: Romantic Style

When I saw this photo of the girl on the swing, it screamed “romance”. Loose curls, light and airy dress, soft makeup- she almost looks angelic. I felt a bit inspired to live passionately just by looking at the photo. [...]

September 8, 2010 Blog Posts, Self-Love, Style
3 Things for Tuesday

3 Things for Tuesday

Live: Taking 5 minute breaks throughout the day to do stretches with LuLu and Little Man. Love: Receiving beautiful flowers and a sweet note from a client. Learn: I go to the Dunkin’ Donuts drive thru way too much. Not [...]

September 8, 2010 3 Things, Blog Posts, My Life

Midday Break: Avocado Spread

I went into my refrigerator and noticed some avocados in the bin. I decided to make a quick avocado spread as a healthy alternative to mustard or mayo. It’s so simple to do, and adds great flavor to sandwiches, salads, [...]

September 7, 2010 Blog Posts, Food
3 Things for Monday

3 Things for Monday

Live: Making homemade pancakes with the kids. There was batter everywhere and they tasted delicious. Love: Organizing the arts and crafts cabinet, and knowing where everything is: paint, pencils, markers (with caps!), paper, stickers, felt…after just about 45 minutes, it [...]

September 6, 2010 3 Things, Blog Posts, My Life

Get Up and Dance- This One's For the Girls

Yes, I am a total “girl’s girl”, and a huge country music fan. So, I think Martina McBride’s ode to women says it all- dream with everything you have…check out the full lyrics below. [...]

September 5, 2010 Blog Posts, Sing Along
Sunday Brunch: Dark Chocolate Waffles and Raspberries

Sunday Brunch: Dark Chocolate Waffles and Raspberries

I am definitely a bit of a choco-holic this week, but what can I say? Sometimes a girl needs chocolate. This Sunday brunch is a simple twist on waffles, that’s even a bit healthier than the traditional recipe. We are [...]

September 5, 2010 Blog Posts, Food
Take It Off the Back Burner and Get Cooking

Take It Off the Back Burner and Get Cooking

I’m sure you have “back-burner” items that you’d like to get done, but haven’t had or made the time to do. Back-burner items are energy drainers, because we think about them, but are not doing anything to complete them. Many [...]

September 4, 2010 Blog Posts, Dream Big, Life
Midday Break: Learning from My Children

Midday Break: Learning from My Children

We took LuLu to register for school today. Her face beamed as we pulled into the lot, with the Little Man in the back shouting “That’s my school! My school!” “No, brother,” she quickly corrected him, “that’s my school!” [...]

September 3, 2010 Blog Posts, Feel Grace, Life, My Life
10 Tips for Inside-Out Health

10 Tips for Inside-Out Health

It’s time we ditch the “on” and “off” mentality of dieting. To be the best women we can be, we’ve got to live well, and feel good about ourselves from the inside-out…Here are 10 tips to keep in mind: 1.   [...]

September 3, 2010 Blog Posts, Food, Self-Love
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