"Be yourself. Everyone else is taken" Oscar WildeWe sat down to write our goals for 2011 (I know, obnoxious and pathetic until I swear to you that it always … [Read more...]
Focus 2011: Me.
Many people see New Years as a time for reflection and resolution. What did I learn in the previous year and where do I want that to take me in the year to come? Ever since my mom passed away I have been doing this "check" on an ongoing basis. I promised myself that I would live a full and happy … [Read more...]
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year everyone! I'm back from Cuba and ready for 2011! Like most people, I have a few goals for the coming year:Finish reading The 7 Habits of Highly Successful People workbook and apply the habits to my life. This will help me meet the rest of my goals.Create a money … [Read more...]
Get Organized! and a Great Giveaway!
THIS CONTEST IS CLOSEDI made a couple of fairly simple new year's resolutions this year; the first is to try harder to make it to my bus on time in the morning. The second is not to sweat it if I don't. I've been pretty successful at the second resolution, but much less successful at the first. … [Read more...]
A Burst of Energy
So does your new year's resolution involve hitting the gym, the treadmill or the streets? Are you looking for a quick snack that will give you a hit of energy to tide you over until your next meal? It might be time to check out Larabars.My husband and I have been fans of these snack bars made out of … [Read more...]
My 2010 Family Time Resolution
My husband and I were chatting yesterday, after watching "The Hangover" (yes, it's as funny as people tell you it is, for the record!), about what Family Time means to us.OK, truth be told, I was chatting about it and my husband was, I hope, following along with the discussion.Regardless, my husband … [Read more...]
New Year….New You! And WIN!
New Year's resolutions. We've all made them (whether we admit it or not) and we've all broken them (whether we admit it or not...). This year, I'd like to try to make others' resolutions a little more fun with some great giveaways. During the month of January, Trend Watch columns will bounce off … [Read more...]
Fashion Re(v)solution and Contest!
Happy 2008! The start of the New Year is a great time to review your personal style needs. I know, I know - you're up to the eye balls with resolutions and must do's/do not's. I promise you, the following is not a fashion revolution, but a shortlist of easy ideas that add no more than a minute … [Read more...]
Beware the Resolutionaries
Yesterday was New Year's Day. And they were out in droves: the Resolutionaries. You know who they are (and maybe you're one of them). They are the people who get up on January 1st and say, "this year, everything will be different. This year I will get fit! I will lose weight! I will cut up … [Read more...]