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What to Watch Tonight: The Raw but Hopeful Story of "Precious"

What to Watch Tonight: The Raw but Hopeful Story of "Precious"

My husband and I saw “Precious” when it first hit the theaters. I was talking to someone today about the movie, and she still hadn’t seen it yet. If you haven’t either- get the DVD, download it on iTunes, find [...]

August 19, 2010 Blog Posts, Life

The Martyr vs. the Mirror: The Balance of Self and Others

70% of women feel out of balance, even Oprah said it’s the one thing she “craves”. Balance, although the definition is different for every human being, is linked to where we place our focus  and what we value. When we [...]

August 18, 2010 Balance, Blog Posts

Winning by Losing: Teaching Our Children It's Okay to Fail

My husband and I decided to take LuLu and Little Man to the town carnival on Saturday night. Lu was counting the minutes until we left and Man was in awe at the lights on the ferris wheel. It was [...]

August 17, 2010 Blog Posts, Diaries, Life, My Life
Midday Break: Easy-to-Make Bookmarks

Midday Break: Easy-to-Make Bookmarks

Affirmation Bookmarks are a great way to remind yourself and others how special we all are. I had a blast myself making these bookmarks and handing them out as “secret messages” to friends and colleagues. I kept a bunch in [...]

August 17, 2010 Blog Posts, DIY Fun, Self-Love
Sunday Brunch: Crunchy Vanilla Cinnamon French Toast

Sunday Brunch: Crunchy Vanilla Cinnamon French Toast

I love french toast because it’s simple to make and there are tons of variations of it, so you don’t get bored. I think of french toast base kind of like eggs, you can use it a zillion ways and [...]

August 15, 2010 Blog Posts, Food
Permission to Just "Be"

Permission to Just "Be"

While the end of the week is a very popular time for everyone to think about resolutions, what they want to change, what they want to accomplish, I am taking a stand against the “mad rush” to “start” (the  phenomenon [...]

August 14, 2010 Balance, Blog Posts, Life
Midday Break: Use Your Senses to Relieve Stress

Midday Break: Use Your Senses to Relieve Stress

Who isn’t busy these days? A super-hectic life can lead to high levels of stress. But, if we internalize our stress, it can wreak havoc on our bodies, minds, and relationships. We can relieve our stress in a number of [...]

August 13, 2010 Balance, Blog Posts
Dinner for a Sweet Summer Night

Dinner for a Sweet Summer Night

Here’s a simple dinner idea for the final weeks of summer, before the kids go back to school and grill tools retire to the shed – Grilled Watermelon Salad with goat cheese, toasted pine nuts, and balsamic reduction. It’s light, [...]

August 11, 2010 Blog Posts, Food
Midday Break : 5 Ways to Prepare Crackers

Midday Break : 5 Ways to Prepare Crackers

Ok, so I am a “gal-on-the-go”, and so are you I’m sure. But being busy isn’t an excuse to snack on chips, right? Food is energy, and I know if I fuel my body with junk I feel it. Eat [...]

August 10, 2010 Blog Posts, Food
The Most Beautiful Woman in the World

The Most Beautiful Woman in the World

I am taking a stand against women feeling “less than” because of their size, their hair color, their financial situation, their lack of a man…I think a woman who just plain old loves life is the most beautiful woman in [...]

August 9, 2010 Blog Posts, Life, Self-Love
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