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National Dress Up Your Pet Day – January 14

National Dress Up Your Pet Day – January 14

This fun “howl-iday”  was created in 2009 by Colleen Paige,  with the goal of raising pet adoption awareness.   And by making it fun for pet owners and their furry companions, it has became such a great way to get more people involved.  Colleen Paige also 

Soak Away Stress with These 4 DIY Essential Oils

Soak Away Stress with These 4 DIY Essential Oils

4 DIY Essential Oils to Soak Away Your Stress

Make This Day Great – Motivation Monday

Make This Day Great – Motivation Monday

“Start by doing what is necessary, then what is possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” ~ Francis of Assisi So start by making this day great !!  

Today is January 13 – National Sticker Day

Today is January 13 – National Sticker Day

A day that is celebrated with … you guessed it – stickers !! But do you know how this day even came about? Well it starts with Ray Stanton Avery, who in 1935 developed the self-adhesive label called Kum-Kleen Price Sticker.  His company was called 

Give thanks to the lord  – super soul sunday

Give thanks to the lord – super soul sunday

The secret of being happy is accepting where you are in life and making the most of every day.  Give thanks to the Lord for he is good. His steadfast love endures forever,  Have a Blessed Sunday  

National Marzipan Day – January 12

National Marzipan Day – January 12

Who’d of thought Marzipan Day was an actual thing.  But it is – it’s an annual celebration observed on the 12th of January.  This “classier” cake topping is made of almond meal and sugar, spreads well, and it’s firmness holds its shape on cakes.   I 

Healing Chinese Chicken Soup

Healing Chinese Chicken Soup

Heal Yourself With Chinese Chicken Soup

National Hot Toddy Day – January 11

National Hot Toddy Day – January 11

Today is National Hot Toddy Day and it couldn’t have come at a better time as we woke up this morning to ANOTHER 6″ of snow.   As cold weather calls for hot beverages, the best way to warm up is with this best hot toddy 

3 Fit Tips For A Healthy Weekend

3 Fit Tips For A Healthy Weekend

3 Fit Tips For A Healthy Weekend So you’ve been dieting and exercising all week and now comes the weekend. Do you binge on all your “guilty pleasure foods”and slack on working out, or should you stick with the plan and goals you’ve set for 

Maple Pouding Chomeur – Quebec, Canada

Maple Pouding Chomeur – Quebec, Canada

Armchair traveling isn’t only about fine wine and tasty spirits, it’s also about delicious cuisine and yummy desserts.  And today we’re featuring the traditional Quebec maple syrup dessert called Maple Pouding Chomeur.  First introduced during the Great Depression, this dessert is also known as the 

the power of affirmations – motivation monday

the power of affirmations – motivation monday

A daily affirmation is a simple statement that defines you as you want to be. Every time you write the daily affirmation, you prime your brain to start building this belief in your mind. With consistency, you will begin to create that change from within. 

Rocky Mountain Toddy – Aspen, CO

Rocky Mountain Toddy – Aspen, CO

Relax by the fire while you sip this classic hot toddy from the Viceroy Snowmass Hotel’s Eight K bar.  Only takes 5 ingredients to get that “Rocky Mountain High” feeling … gotta love John Denver ROCKY MOUNTAIN TODDY INGREDIENTS 2 oz. Laird’s Applejack 1 oz 

Give thanks and show gratitude

Give thanks and show gratitude

Be grateful, give thanks, and let the Lord into your life.  Your reward will be His blessings shining through you.  Have a Blessed Sunday

Mrs. Claus’s OC Bubbly Cocktail – Newport Beach, CA

Mrs. Claus’s OC Bubbly Cocktail – Newport Beach, CA

It’s not too late to spread the holiday cheer with  Mrs. Claus’s OC Bubbly festive cocktail – one of the signature cocktails from the Fairmont Newport Beach resort.  But hey, if you can’t make it there … shake one up yourself and serve to your 

Fitness Trackers – our top 3 picks

Fitness Trackers – our top 3 picks

Now that we’ve established walking is great for your heart and for losing weight, time to get yourself a fitness tracker … one that monitors your heart rate and has a step counter. And if you’re into counting calories – these have them as well. 

Rudolph’s Red Nose Martini – Holiday Cheer From Oahu, HI

Rudolph’s Red Nose Martini – Holiday Cheer From Oahu, HI

Spread the holiday cheer from OAHU, HI and warm your toes and nose this holiday season with a festive Rudolph’s Red Nose Martini, one of the wintertime drinks from the Kahala Hotel and Resort.  Absolutely perfect for a cold winter night INGREDIENTS 1 tbs simple 

Make Your Own Longevity Minestrone Soup

Make Your Own Longevity Minestrone Soup

Minestrone – The Longevity, Fountain of Youth Soup Inspired from the Italian Island of Sardinia

Happy New Year and welcome 2020

Happy New Year and welcome 2020

Out with the old and in with the new.  Trust your gut and take that leap of faith.  Cheers to a happy, healthy and prosperous 2020

I Am A Winner – Motivation Monday 12/30/19

I Am A Winner – Motivation Monday 12/30/19

Great words to live by ~ compliments of Joel Esteen.  Repeat to yourself daily … I AM A WINNER !!  Once you believe it then others will see it too. “There is a winner in you. You were created to be successful, to accomplish your 

Super Soul Sunday – Be Thankful

Super Soul Sunday – Be Thankful

Be thankful for everything, for all the blessings in your life, and try to stay that way. That’s the best way to start your day and finish your day. It keeps everything in perspective.  Inspiration from Tim Tebow