We were two “over forty” friends who planned to see Northern Italy-Milan, Venice, the Dolomites, the Lakes Garda, Como, and Maggiore-over 15 days in 2011. Our goals: Do not check any bags. Carry on bags only and only what we can carry and lift ourselves. Stay in great places, preferably with a view, at an average […]
Does she or doesn’t she? Only her hairdresser knows for sure. If you are old enough to remember that ad, you are old enough to remember when stylists were called hairdressers. The ad was referring to coloring hair, not confessing sexual escapades to your hair stylist. Is it true blonds have more fun? Be a […]
My doctor put me on a diet. I wasn’t overweight, but my cholesterol was sky high. She suggested I try the Paleo Diet. The Paleo diet is also called the Caveman Diet. Basically, you can only eat what was available to cavemen. It’s “low carb” only much worse. No wheat, oatmeal, rice, beans (!), starches, sugar […]
I was in the checkout line at Home Depot one day buying a bottle of my favorite household cleaner. I go to Home Depot just to get this cleaner because it is so good at cleaning everything in my house. A lady in line with me leaned over and said, “Oh, I LOVE that stuff! […]
In fairy tales it goes like this: A wicked fairy disguised as a harmless old lady casts a spell on Sleeping Beauty, causing her to prick her finger on a spinning wheel and fall asleep for 100 years. Snow White eats a poison apple given to her by the evil Queen disguised as a […]
To say I love to travel is an understatement. I am obsessed with travel. I study travel websites. I have memorized the European flight schedules of major airlines. I have counseled friends on exactly what to say when booking frequent flyer seats. When I go shopping for clothes, I look for things that are perfect for […]
I recently re-discovered a nugget. I had used this product in the past and loved the results. But other shiny objects came my way, and since I have to try everything before I recommend to you, I got sidetracked. Now, I ask you, if you could find something that makes your skin incredibly soft, your […]
I am not much of a breakfast eater. I prefer to get my energy from really black coffee in a great big mug. But, if I consistently eat something nutritious for breakfast, I don’t binge in the afternoon. I lose weight. Go figure. I stumbled on a breakfast that is not only nutritious, but so […]
I have a great gift suggestion for you. You can send it to just about anyone. It is wonderful to give to clients, your mother, your brother in Iowa, or your neighbors. It is appreciated as a hostess gift. It’s great for new parents. It is a nice thank you gift. It is not expensive. […]
Easy, yummy, healthy. No, I’m not talking about Matthew McConaughey. I am talking about my requirements for any recipe to be a nugget. I have a lot of really good recipes I’ve collected over the years. Who doesn’t? But most recipes require some preparation; a trip to the grocery, assembling ingredients, following the recipe while […]
