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Life-Changing Morning Hacks – Upgrade Your Routine
I am not a morning person. Never have been. Never will be. But I have discovered some life-changing morning hacks to make my transition into daylight easier. Learn how to get more sleep, cut down the time it takes to get ready in the morning, and start the day feeling...
10 Greens To Eat Instead of Kale
I don't like kale. There I've said it. The food industry has latched onto kale as it's superstar health food, and it is everywhere. You see kale salads, kale on sandwiches, kale as filling in frozen food entrees. They've oversaturated the market with kale. But many...
Easiest Cake Recipe Ever
Sometimes you just want a piece of cake, am I right? All the better if the cake is homemade from the easiest cake recipe ever. I whipped this up in a half hour after dinner the other day. This cake is definitely not Mediterranean diet, but if you follow the...
How To Dress Like Phryne Fisher
It's the ‘20s again. Do you think this new decade will be as wild as the roaring 1920s? I hope so. That makes it a perfect time to learn to dress like Phryne Fisher. My wardrobe lately has been inspired by The Honourable Miss Phryne Fisher, lady detective. Have you...
Cream of Chicken Soup
On cold winter evenings I love to make homemade soup for dinner. I was in the mood for the flavor of chicken soup but I wanted a creamier, filling soup that could be a complete meal. I made this tasty Cream of Chicken Soup and it was a hit with the whole family. It's...
New Year Lentils
Lentils are traditionally eaten on New Year's Day in Italy to welcome prosperity in the new year. I’m giving my New Year Lentils a French twist by following a recipe I found on the back of a bag of French green lentils by Bob’s Red Mill. I make this recipe often. It’s...
Italian Christmas Cookies
Can you imagine the holiday season without loads of sweet treats? I love baking -- and especially eating -- Christmas cookies. I searched the Web for Italian Christmas cookie recipes and found all kinds of complex concoctions. In the end I chose to keep it simple and...
How To Be Happy
If you want to learn how to be happy, you first have to learn that the power is within you. Happiness is a choice. It takes participation and a positive attitude. Having a positive mindset and taking consistent action toward your dreams will help you create happiness...
5 Summer Ways To Chill Out Like an Italian
Summer is a time for slowing down, living in the moment, and enjoying La Dolce Vita. When the weather gets hot you don't have to travel to the Mediterranean to enjoy a fun summer vacation. Here are five summer ways to chill out like an Italian right here at home. 1....
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