It seems that when February rolls around, I’m inundated with birthdays! My mom and sister celebrate their birthdays early in the month and the rest of the month is dotted with even more birthday celebrations with friends. Inevitably, you know what this means. Cake. Lots of cake... [More]

How do you take care of your skin and hair? Some people swear by their lotion of choice. Others focus their efforts on using conditioning hair products. Meanwhile, others (like my sister) swear off the harsh heat from blow dryers and irons. Now, don’t get me wrong, all of these are great things to keep in mind when trying to achieve healthy skin and hair. However, would you ever guess that properly caring for your skin and hair actually starts in the kitchen?.. [More]

I’ve been known to watch Food Network on occasion. I’m not an amazing chef by any stretch of the imagination, but I try to pick up a new food preparation trick occasionally while watching my favorite shows. One term I hear often on that channel is “comfort food”. So what exactly is comfort food?.. [More]

It’s January and you all know what that means – New Year’s Resolutions are in full swing. If you are like me though, they may already be broken (never again will I attempt to give up chocolate forever!). This commonly happens when people set unrealistic expectations and find themselves exhausted and worn out from the holidays. One resolution in particular that always seems to be popular is the resolution to exercise more... [More]

Well, the holiday season is over and the diet damage has been done. If you’re feeling a bit guilty about throwing dietary caution to the wind during this past holiday season, you’re not alone. I mean, to be fair, I probably didn’t need that 3rd piece of pie at the family Christmas gathering. The peer-pressure got to me though, and before I knew it Grandma convinced me that I simply had to try another slice. I can’t say no to Grandma!.. [More]

As I was leaving my house last Friday I was scrambling around trying to find my keys. I checked my pockets, the key holder by the door, the car – they were nowhere to be found! Finally, only after I realized I needed to grab my lunch, I found my keys in the refrigerator! How on earth did I forget my keys in the fridge?!.. [More]

During the dead of winter, there’s nothing more comforting than a bowl of homemade soup. While this particular recipe takes a little bit of time and planning, the end result is well worth the effort. I like this on the weekends, when I’ve got the time to make a home-cooked meal. One of the other things that I love about this recipe is how nutritious it is. Not only are you getting almost 17 grams of protein, you’ll also get 74% of your daily dietary fiber needs met with one serving!.. [More]

I drove by the gas station this afternoon and sure enough, the price was up again! Financial concerns are a leading cause of stress in Americans. Our relationship with money has a significant effect on our overall health. Financial stress is linked to problems such as depression, sleep difficulties and high blood pressure. It seems like the price of gas (among other things) is constantly rising! Because this is something that most all of us spend a significant amount of money on, I decided to do some research to see if saving money on gas is possible... [More]