After joining a gym and working with a personal trainer, I have learned two things: 1. I’m not a gym person. 2. Past a certain age (mine!/40+), exercise is more about being healthy and toning up. In general, weight loss … Read More
Top Chef Judge Tom Colicchio (Craft Restaurant) shared some tips for throwing the “perfect” holiday get-together. Tips on making hosting holiday get-togethers stress-free without losing the “wow” factor 1. Plan ahead and prep. Tom advises that home cooks take a … Read More
I was baptized 25 years ago and Christianity influences every part of my life. That is why I want to share some Christian Christmas gift ideas. The truth is that faith-themed gifts depend on the recipient. You can find a … Read More
Since Thanksgiving is next week, I asked Debra Kavalos-Delaney, an entertaining expert, to write a guest post regarding entertaining on Thanksgiving when you have kids around. Debra, who has a varied career background, is the founder of MemorableEntertaining.com, an interactive … Read More
I get a lot of questions about the products that I use for my “straight natural” hair. Straight natural simply means that I am currently wearing my natural hair in a straight style. When it comes to hair, I am … Read More
I see aging as a gift and I’m not into every new “anti-aging” product or procedure. At the same time, I want to put my best 46-year-old face forward. That is why I have been more aware of skin care … Read More
As 2019 comes to an end, I will be taking the last days of November to share Christmas gift ideas. In Day 1, I’ll be sharing some women-owned artisan gift ideas. Earlier this year, I attended a holiday preview event … Read More
In 2016 and 2017 (when this site was my main business), I was fortunate enough to have a wonderful marketing intern, Colleen. Initially, I was concerned because it was an unpaid internship but the facts that a.) she could do … Read More
Earlier this year I attended a back-to-school speed pitching media event that was hosted by New Product Events. Due to my full schedule, I don’t get the opportunity to attend a lot of individual events so I was so happy … Read More
Now that my youngest son Sean is in middle school, our family has left Children’s Place and other little kid stores behind. Since Reggie teaches at a middle and high school AND he is a guy, I take his input … Read More