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More Travel Hacks — Then, On to Italy!
It’s actually happening – down to zero hour when I start my trip to Italy! I’m so excited that I can’t stand myself (I have no idea what that means I just always say it when I’m more than excited...
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Getting Organized with Travel Hacks
I love to travel. The joke in my family has always been that I will have my bags packed before you can finish saying to me “Why don’t we go to … ?” I have two requirements — it must...
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Online Dating? Skype Before a Visit!
Dating sucks but online dating can REALLY suck. I thought, though, for a hot minute that it was a good idea for me, so I signed up for a couple of sites. I was cruising along checking it all out,...
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Recipe for a Sweet Potato Casserole You Can’t Put Down
Spiced Sweet Potato and Parsnip Tian This recipe is by Anna Stockwell I think everyone has had a Sweet Potato Casserole at Thanksgiving. It almost doesn’t matter if dinner was at your house, your Grandmother’s or a neighbor’s, someone made...
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The First 10 Minutes, Why They’re So Important
I’m reminded regularly of one of my basic truths. A person will tell you who they are within the first 10 minutes of meeting them. It’s funny but we all do the same thing when we meet someone for the first...
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How Many Full Moons Do We Have Left?
It’s funny. We all find ourselves getting cranky over something that someone else has said or done to us that we perceive as mean. I know for a fact that I’m guilty of that. I’ve always said that I may...
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A Recipe for a Different Kind of Carbonara
A Different Carbonara – Creamy Pappardelle with Leeks & Bacon The author of this recipe is Sara Jenkins published in the February 2013 issue of Bon Appétit. When I’m looking at new pasta recipes (a favorite carb), I always stop at...
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Pushing Through the ‘Fear of Failure’
Thrilled to be asked by LivingBetter50 to kick off their series on Extraordinary Women, on February 10. These interviews came at a great time for me – during the launch of my brand expansion! The interviews themselves: a truly humbling experience. Just to...
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Mirror, Mirror on the Wall
There are days when we all hate the mirror. I agree that whoever said that the mirror doesn’t lie was actually telling the truth. I’ll look in the mirror and think I’m either “fat” or my skin doesn’t look good...
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Relationships and Love: The Only Constant in Life is Change
For this Valentine’s Day, I thought it would be appropriate to bring up Heraclitus, the ancient Greek philosopher who said that the only constant in life is change. He was SO right – thank goodness! I have found in my...
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Easy Skillet Recipe for Gnocchi with Sausage & Tomatoes
Recipe: Gnocchi with Sausage and Tomatoes This recipe is such a great one – quick to make and looks beautiful on the plate. It’s from The Kitchn, a favorite website that always has so many yummy recipes posted. This one popped...
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Valentine’s Day for Singles?
Valentine’s Day is less than a week away and when it does come I will have been single for the last three of them. It’s not exactly the most fun day- evening thing to look forward to if you don’t...
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For the Love of Mustard
Recipe: Dijon and Cognac Beef Stew Author: Recipe adapted by Deb Perelman from Regina Schrambling, NYT It’s cold outside. Maybe it’s raining or snowing where you are. But that means soups and stews that take a while on the stove or...
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Fran’s Soapbox: There’s Only One Winner
I’m going to step on my soap box now so be warned! When I was growing up, medals, trophies and awards were all things that you worked hard for, practiced hard for. It was still the case when my kids...
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Hard Boiled Eggs Aren’t Hard
Perfect Boiled Eggs – way easier than you think! Author: Tips used by Russ Parsons, LA Times I was out to dinner last night with some girlfriends and for some reason, the conversation turned to how hard it is to...
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Pitcher of Convenience and Style
There’s a reason why it’s easier to serve wine at a party rather than staying in your bar and mixing individual drinks – you get to refill glasses by just carrying a bottle around the room so you can be...
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My favorite recipe for a Girls Night – YAH!
I’m often asked what my favorite “girls night” recipes are. I like the ones that are good for catching up and remind us of old memories. Especially once the summer and the backyard cookouts are over, I’m also more interested...
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Pasta Recipe: Bucatini With Tomato, Guanciale, And Chile
Bucatini With Tomato, Guanciale, & Chile Original Recipe by April Bloomfield & Josh Evan I love a good Pasta Carbonara, but sometimes the combo of the bacon and eggs can get a “little much”. I found this in the September...
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Date Night Wine from Gruet Winery
I love when I’m asked my wine recommendations because there are so many wonderful options to explore! Date night wines for a romantic dinner at home have been a popular discussion recently, so here are a few of my romantic...
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Travel Lightly and Deal With The Issue Now
A favorite saying of mine comes from Confucius: “Wherever you go, there you are.” And I find that this philosophy never fails to bring out deeper meaning to just about every situation. I was having dinner with one...
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