All gain, no pain! The eyes have it…

All gain, no pain! The eyes have it…

Okay, I admit it. I’m at that age where a few (or more) of my friends have begun asking themselves whether they will or won’t. Have ‘a little work done’ I mean. Me? Well, I never say never, but the thought of having something foreign injected...
Can just 10 Minutes create a ‘Better Me’?

Can just 10 Minutes create a ‘Better Me’?

UPDATE: While I began my 10 Minute Workouts before Thanksgiving, I have to admit, family, fun and celebrations have upset my schedule. But not to worry! As I approach the New Year, it’s easy to pick up where I left off and get right back on track! Many thanks to...

Doing good gifting….

You’ve hit the wall with the mall. Too many people. Not enough parking. Besides, who needs another tie or bottle of cologne anyway? Maybe it’s time to do some good with your gifting! This is one of my favorite ways of all. Let me show you how simple it can...

Start a tradition!

Everybody wants to get in on the action when you introduce this fun, simple idea from our friend Marsha Peterson of MyTradeSecrets.com.  Make a quick stop at  your local craft store (or the holiday aisle at Target) and buy a simple plain wreath, green or twigs, your...

The best gift of all…

And a final thought from Cindy. This year, maybe even more than most, we understand that this is the TRUE message of the holidays we celebrate.  “Life is a gift.  You should make time to enjoy the ones that you love.” In the wrapping of the presents,...

It’s not too late to have an elegant table!

This great idea is from our friend Cindy Edwards who blogs at PaulaDeen.com. It’s a decorating tip for an easy and inexpensive holiday centerpiece that will last for days, keeping you ready for company at a moment’s notice!   Place a Christmas garland...

To have more fun, adjust your expectations!

Here are some words of wisdom from our friend Cindy Edwards. While she’s the guru of all things mannerly at PaulaDeen.com, she wasn’t always picture perfect at the holidays. Maybe we all can learn from her experience adjusting expectations a bit?...

Learning from this year makes next year easier!

Cindy Edwards tell us it really helps her if she anticipates a bit! We all knew Christmas was coming. so why did we wait till the last minute? (Hear me talking to myself here?) “I find that if I plan ahead a bit, l feel more relaxed and in control. I’ve...