One of my dietary enemies is cheese. I hate that I love it so much! I have even been known to build a mini cheese plate for lunch or dinner for myself. Now I just pick the ones I enjoy, but to build a truly great cheese plate for your party guests, you have to […]
I recently received a very generous ‘donation’ of business suits from a colleague who was downsizing before moving. I was ecstatic! I knew that the clothing she was passing to me would be of considerably nicer quality than I normally buy for myself. Now if they will only fit… But it got me to thinking […]
It does sound crazy, but two of the latest hair care trends are “no-poo” and “co-wash”. These trends translate into “no shampoo” and “conditioner wash” basically. No-poo – It isn’t as daunting as it sounds. Many are choosing this method because (a) it can save a significant amount of money, depending on what brands you […]
No matter how long or short your flight is, your skin will no doubt suffer the effects of the airplane environment. For a lot of us, our skin will end up a strange combination of flaky and greasy. It is not a pleasant effect! There are a few things you can do to help your […]
We have all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. So why do so many of us simply have a cup of coffee as we head out the door? Or worse, grab that donut once we get to the office. With a little planning ahead, you prepare some healthy breakfast options […]
Generally speaking, it is not good to travel in your full face of makeup. It usually ends up in a flaky mess (if you tend to be dry) or a puddle on your chin (if you tend to be oily). Granted, not many of us want to show up to our destination looking tired and […]
I still remember the time when everyone dressed up to take a flight somewhere. Nowadays at the airport, it seems you have either the business travelers in their suits or the vacation travelers in their sweatpants. Personally, I prefer something in the middle, but still comfortable! There are several keys to maintaining comfort and convenience […]
Choosing good quality skincare can be an expensive proposition, but it doesn’t have to be. You can economize on certain parts of your regimen and splurge on others. Spend – Yes, there are certainly expensive options for anything. But here are a few of the highlights where it usually pays to spend. Especially if I […]
I have recently discovered a new product in my local grocery store, the Near East Couscous products. Not only are they delicious as-is, but I’ve found that you can use them as a base for some wonderful new recipes. Couscous itself is essentially tiny pasta and this particular brand comes in lots of varieties. I […]
The same theories apply for make as with fashion. If you love makeup like I do, it can be an expensive habit. But there are ways to cut the costs without sacrificing the fun. Spend – I tend to spend a little more on the products that need to match my skin tone flawlessly. If […]
