12 Gifts to Give Yourself This Christmas!
When I was young, I used to love looking at the windows of the houses lit up by Christmas trees and sparkling lights. In the dark winter months, I would spy little flurries of different lives being lived along the street where I grew up…
Read More12 Styles of Women’s Winter Fashion Boots
When the colder months roll around, we need to adapt our clothing accordingly, and that includes footwear. Purchasing winter boots doesn’t have to mean that you have to forego on style and trends. Many fashionable boots…
Read MoreYes, Virginia, You Can Indulge in Low Calorie Holiday Drinks: Your Ultimate Guide
I love a tasty buzz as much as the next girl, but at the same time I don’t want to drink what are essentially boozy desserts and run screaming from my scale on New Year’s Day. Having maintained my loss for years now, I have zero interest…
Read MoreTwelve Favorite Books in 2022
In my reading life, I did something different this year. I kept track of all the books I read, along with comments about what I liked or disliked. Friends often ask me to recommend a book, and this method helps me remember what I read two…
Read MoreDo the Holidays Trigger Binge Eating for You?
If you’re like many of the women I work with, holiday gatherings aren’t exactly a scene out of a Hallmark movie. Whether it’s an obnoxious food pusher that you can’t say no to, sibling rivalry that rears its ugly head, or the unrealistic expectations that seem…
Read MoreHighlights of Spain and Portugal – Why You Should Visit
I just recently got back from a visit to Spain and Portugal and found it to be fascinating. I have been to Spain before a few times and Portugal many years ago. I spent a good part of my trip this time on the Madeira Island, a place I highly recommend…
Read MoreManaging Stress with the Relaxation Response Method
We have all experienced stress in our lives. It’s a normal and natural part of life. But did you know there is a difference between the stress response and the stress reaction? To understand this, we must look to the pioneering work…
Read More5 Reasons a Dog Can Be a Boomer’s Best Friend
Many baby boomers, like myself, own dogs. My husband Eric and I are the proud ‘parents’ of five German Shepherds. They have become a part of our family now that our kids are grown and left home…
Read MoreOne Year Later, The Road Ahead: I Just Retired
My first post-retirement article, “The Road Ahead: I Just Retired,” captured my mindset once the dust settled. It’s a good starting point to reflect on my first year of retirement. Looking at reality vs. expectations, the unexpected, and where my thoughts…
Read MoreEstrangement – How Journaling Can Transform Your Heartache into Acceptance
Estrangement is the widespread condition where one family member intentionally cuts off from one or more family members. Estrangement hits 27 percent of the United States’ population. Estranged individuals and those that choose…
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