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Midday Break: Frozen Mocha Made Healthy

It’s hot. It’s summer. I love coffee and chocolate. Of course, I could run to a cafe and get a 1000 calorie frozen chocolate coffee drink, but then I would be tired and crash by mid-afternoon. With 2 little ones [...]

August 20, 2010 Blog Posts, Food
How Do You Define "Success"?

How Do You Define "Success"?

A woman emailed me, and wrote: I’m thinking about becoming a coach. I saw your website, and you look pretty successful. I was just curious if you make a lot of money, or if it’s just a ‘feel good’ job. [...]

August 20, 2010 Balance, Blog Posts, Diaries, Feel Grace, Life
Buttons with Meaning

Buttons with Meaning

Maybe it’s because I love the symbolism of the dragonfly – their short lives reminding us to live life to its fullest. They are carried by wind representing change, but fantastic flyers that can twist and turn, glide fast or [...]

August 19, 2010 Blog Posts, DIY Fun, Style

Midday Break: Write a Love Letter

There’s something about writing out our feelings that is inspiring, cathartic, and connects us on a deeper level.  Today, take a 5 minute break to write a “love” letter. Pure and simple. It can be to anyone – your partner, [...]

August 19, 2010 Balance, Blog Posts, Style
Investing in Our Future: 4 Tips for a Healthy Journey

Investing in Our Future: 4 Tips for a Healthy Journey

My great-grandfather grew up with very little, but made a nice life for himself in the United States. He wasn’t rich; he lived well, and he did a lot with what he had. He shared with people. He would frequent [...]

August 19, 2010 Blog Posts, Self-Love
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
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