The best way to seek relief from this summer heat is to dive into a cool pool! However, depending on the situation, you may want to rethink the new Brazilian thong bikini before you head to your boss’s house for a barbecue. Here is a quick rundown of what to take to a pool or […]
With the heat in full swing, very few of us want to stand over a hot stove for dinner, and then sit down to a piping hot meal! Now granted, in order to accomplish a successful pasta salad, you do have to boil the pasta. But that is quick and you can easily chill it […]
When the temperatures and humidity start spiking this time of year, I tend to eat less and to eat lighter choices. Here are a few of my favorite vegetarian brown-bag lunch recipes that are perfect for the summer! I have mentioned the Caprese salad before, but I do love that option. If I want to […]
Most of us are experienced travelers in the sense that we know to downsize our toiletries and not to pack five pairs of shoes for a three-day weekend. We know what to take for skiing and what to take for the beach. But what do we pack for a more exotic trip? What are some […]
Here are four of my favorite brown bag lunches. Depending on your dietary preferences and restrictions, they can all be made as salads, sandwiches or wraps. I like to mix it up so that I’m not eating the exact same thing for days on end. I prefer whole wheat tortillas for my wraps and those […]
If you usually take your lunch to work, then you are familiar with the grind of the same daily turkey sandwich. One of the newest lunchbox trends is straight from Japan, the bento box. You do not have to stick with traditional bento foods (rice with fish and vegetables). You can think outside of that […]
Yes, yes, yes, we all need to eat more fruits and vegetables. It doesn’t matter how many you eat, you can always add more. But sometimes you (or your family) don’t like the idea of just a plate of broccoli for dinner. Here are five easy ways to add more to your existing recipes: Smoothies […]
There are a lot of websites devoted to minimalist and one-bag travel, but is traveling with literally one bag truly possible and necessary? I suppose anything is always possible. You can pack your wallet, your phone, a toothbrush, a bottle of Dr. Bronners soap, and a clean pair of underwear and off you go. But […]
Are the fabulous-looking gifts really worth spending the dollar amount? The short answer is, it depends. Some of the high-end department stores offer fantastic beauty gifts with large purchases, such as Neiman Marcus or Nordstrom. Those are typically a tote or makeup bag filled with samples. If you have purchases to make anyway, why not […]
I have drawers full of makeup bags that I have received as gifts-with-purchase, and none of them seem to truly fit my needs. I don’t struggle with the rest of my suitcase, but the toiletries give me constant issues. One of the complications is that it seems that none of my trips ever require the […]
