We have all heard the statement, “He gets that from his father,” or “She’s just like her mother.” It’s true we get our personality traits from our parents, only it’s not just a learned process. Part of our personality is passed on to us the same way we get our eye and skin color – […]
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Find Your Balance-Discovering a harmonious relationship with work, home and wine
Wine is everywhere! It’s at the store, your best friend’s house, and even in the office for those late night work sessions. Its medicinal effects make after-hour business socials doable plus let you relax after a homework help session with your kids. Here’s three situations where wine helps you brilliantly cope: Kids Break out the […]
Caring for Aging Parents: Four Health Care Facts to Know
As we reluctantly become, ‘adult children caring for aging parents’ this additional responsibility is overwhelming and potentially scary. Understanding the basics of your aging parent’s healthcare options can help you feel better, because you will be prepared if their healthcare needs change. Here are four common myths and facts: Myth: if my mom needs help […]
On Target for Success
So you really don’t want to get out of bed? The thought of even beginning the day is too overwhelming, the kids, the schedules, the boss, the dog, the friends, the commitments, the cold, the hot, the clothes that are too tight that you refuse to give up, and wait that’s only if the morning […]
6 Genius Tips for Traveling in Style This Holiday Season
With the holidays approaching, there’s a good chance a lot of us will find ourselves on planes. Dry-aired; germ-filled; over-crowded planes, where the unsaltiest thing to eat is a bag of double-sodium peanuts. Sure, traveling is fun, but getting wherever we’re going can wreak havoc on our appearance. (How do celebs always look so chic […]
Traveling During the Holidays
When you’re planning holiday travel, plan for the unexpected. With millions of people traveling at the same time, accidents, mistakes and traffic are all bound to happen. So if you get stuck in a traffic jam, are involved in a fender-bender or have to wait in the airport security line, take a deep breath, relax […]
A Winter Recipe
They say our sense of smell is deeply tied to memory. Just think of when someone walks by wearing the same cologne as your high school boyfriend- you know what I’m talking about. Some of my favorite scents are alfalfa and hay which remind me of my grandparents horse ranch, the salty air at the […]
Your First Thanksgiving Dinner: Tips and Advice
Oh, the pressure… the responsibility for that first Thanksgiving dinner has now fallen on you. And you have years –no, generations– of perfect Thanksgivings to live up to. You know what it tastes like: moist turkey, perfect pumpkin pie, soft and buttery dinner rolls. But –aaah!– how is it done? With a little bit of […]
Wines That Work – How to show you mean business when selecting wine
There’s practically no such thing as a 9 to 5 job anymore. Work spills into all facets of life including meal time and after-hour gatherings. Longer days and non-stop meetings sometimes spell out the necessity for a glass of wine…or two. Use some business savvy the next time you pair wine with work. Your selection […]
The Perfect Fall Potpourri
Speaking of naturally cozy autumn, here is the latest simmer pot mix that I’ve been thoroughly enjoying for the past few days. It’s very autumn-y and totally fitting for this week since the calendar autumn is just 3 days away! Crazy right? Anyway, when my friend Sofia came over yesterday she said it smelled like […]