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4 wheels OK, 2 wheels better

(a la Orwell) Let’s hear it for cycling season–or in the spirit of “There’s no bad weather, only bad gear”, the warmer cycling season.  So get your wheels back in shape and you safely back on the road. Get ready Take your bicycle to a local bike shop for a tune up.  Or, if you’d […]

Fight the Big “C” with “D”

Dr. Oz recommends 1,000 IU daily. Health guru Dr. Andrew Weil recommends 2,000 IU. Now researchers have reported that an intake of 4,000 to 8,000 IU of vitamin D a day can prevent or markedly cut the incidence of breast cancer and several other major diseases. The findings from the University of California (UC) at San […]

Clean your house, naturally

(and cheaply!) We called on the home remedy experts—to share tips about cleaning and freshening your apartment/home, cheaply and in harmony with nature. Here are the top seven tips: Scrub the tub – Martha Stewart recommends a paste of baking soda and a refreshing essential oil like peppermint to scrub the tub.  Martha also has a […]

Alternative Perimenopause Treatments

If you’ve been experiencing symptoms of perimenopause and you’ve received a positive diagnosis, you might want to consider some of these alternative treatments. What about bioidenticals? You may have heard Oprah, Suzanne Sommers and other celebrities touting the use of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT). Bioidentical hormones are derived from plant steroids and chemically processed […]

Ditch The Suit

Is your work wardrobe stuck in a rut?  Do you tend to wear a matching 2 piece suit-most likely bought as a set? Bor-ing!  With so many amazing options to keep your work style looking fresh, polished and professional there’s no excuse for looking matronly versus updated.  Here are some tips to keep you at […]

Massage: It Does a Body Good

Taking time out to treat your body to a massage should be an essential part of your monthly routine.  Not only is a massage super relaxing, studies show it can alleviate pain, reduce stiffness, control blood pressure, manage depression and anxiety, boost your immunity and be an alternative cancer treatment.  In a recent study published […]

2011 Fashion Trends

Each season there is an endless supply of fashionistas blogging and writing about the newest fashion trends.  They translate what comes down the runway so you can adorn yourself in the newest trends.  But for many women, following trends just isn’t something they care about or feel the need to keep up with.  I’m one of them!  Maybe […]

Should A Mother Tell Her Daughter Dad Had An Affair?

My family has a lot of secrets and I could always feel them.  I think most kids can. You don’t know what’s wrong or why your parents act like they do, but you know something is up and then eventually, you stumble over enough half-truths until you realize that what you’ve pieced together is a […]

So How Much Does Adoption Cost?

The good news is that being a single parent is no longer a barrier to adoption.  In fact, some children express a preference for a single mom.  The “how” and “how much” questions depend on your choice and geographic location. The Cast Of Characters There are four main characters who can help you with your […]

Clean Your Closet. Change Your Life.

Make fun all you want but I need to come out of the closet – literally. I have spent hundreds of hours in other people’s closets, offices and garages.  My life’s mission is to help people get their heart’s desire, get organized and help the world a bit to boot. The way I see it, […]

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