What To Do When You’ve Got the Blues
Snow is in the forecast for New Jersey. In the meantime, the air is icy cold, and it’s a little foggy when I look out my window. The house is chilly. The air is dry. My hands are dry. My feet are dry. The trees are bare. These are the times when the blues set in. The...
Celebrate Christmas in Style: 7 Simple Ideas for an Elegant Christmas
Christmas is one of the most magical and anticipated times of the year. But with all of the hustle and bustle of the season, it can be difficult to keep it elegant while still feeling special. If you’re looking to make this holiday season extra special, here are 7...
La Dolce Vita Gift Guide Inspired by Italian Lifestyle
Give the gift of the sweet life with these La Dolce Vita-inspired presents. If you follow my lifestyle suggestions outlined in the La Dolce Vita Files, you know that the Mediterranean lifestyle touches on all aspects of your life. From healthy eating, entertaining,...
Gift Ideas for Entrepreneurs
We all know that special person in our lives who is on track to making it big. Perhaps you’re that person. Maybe it’s your daughter, son, or best friend. As an entrepreneur I've discovered several items and tools that make my working life easier and more pleasant....
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Going to the Gym: Exercise to Exorcise
It's been about a week since I started going to the gym again, and I look forward to my time on the treadmill and the strengthening machines. During the pandemic lockdown I tried to exercise at home with YouTube videos. I enjoy exercising at home, but it's just not...
Invest In Yourself
If you find yourself in a place in your life or in your career that feels familiar and stagnant, that lacks excitement, perhaps it’s time to move to the next level. Be willing to invest in yourself and your dreams. I’m not just referring to putting out the money, but...
The Mediterranean Way of Living
The Mediterranean way of living is slower and more attuned to the seasons. We live such fast-paced lives in the U.S. that we don’t take time to enjoy actually living. I know when I was working as a managing editor, I had little time for a private life. I worked...
Announcing My New Book: Flexitarian Cookbook for Beginners
I wrote another cookbook!!! I’ve hinted at the fact that I was writing another cookbook, but I haven’t been able to give you any of the specifics. Well, now I can. It’s the Flexitarian Cookbook for Beginners: Quick and Easy Recipes for Plant-Based Meals. A flexitarian...
The Naturally Scented Home
As I lie in bed this morning listening to the birds outside and taking my time to wake up, I breathed in the faint scent of roses from a candle on my bedside table. I hadn't lit it in weeks, but I could smell a hint of fragrance from the wax. I like that my bedroom...
Are Limiting Beliefs Holding You Back?
As a Life Coach I help to identify and remove obstacles that are holding you back and keeping you from achieving your goals. In my coaching sessions I have seen many of the same obstacles in people: lack of vision or focus lack of commitment to achieving a goal...
Live in the Present
There is a new phenomenon in the modern world that I call "living in your future memories." People are so busy taking pictures of events to look at later that they aren't living in the actual moment. Don't let your life pass by in a series of social media selfies....
The Importance of Celebrating You
February is the month of love. The most important love of your life is you. Let’s use this month to create a celebration practice, celebrating who you are right now at this moment in time. Celebrate how far you’ve come, no matter what your backstory. Honor the love...
Italian Bath and Body Products I’m Loving
From time to time I like to share with you products I've been loving. These Italian Bath and Body Products have been helping me cope with winter dry skin. They've become part of my daily and nightly skin care routine. These products are either from Italian companies...
5 Ideas for Valentine’s Day Activities
I thought about creating a gift guide for Valentine’s Day, but we all have enough stuff, right?. We probably even have too much stuff. Instead I created a list of 5 ideas for Valentine’s Day activities and gestures to show your love to your partner, parents, children,...