Pre-Travel Checklist before going to Europe

After taking a bit of a break from international travel, it's time to get back on the horse and go experience the world. As I start to get organized it's nice to have a list that I created years ago after realizing that for first timers traveling abroad there might be a lot that doesn't...

5 Best Skin Products for Dry Climates

I live in Denver, Colorado, and one of the advantages of the non-existent humidity is that my hair always looks done. Low humidity means you can use very little product in your hair and it can look sleek and shiny, no matter what it looks like in Hawaii. The downside to low humidity is that...

3 Classy Ways to Avoid Confrontation During the Holidays

3 things to say to avoid confrontations with family during the holidays.

10 Creative Gifts for the Toddlers, Kids, and Teens this Holiday Season!

With so many families deciding that "more plastic toys" is not on their list this year, what kind of experiences can you give to help get children away from their screen and exercise their creativity this season? One of the most popular ways to get kids to put down their screen is to give them...

Me Too. But don’t treat me like a victim.

I considered not saying anything, as I don't consider myself a victim, and I don't want people acting as if I am one.

5 Surprising Anti-Aging Hacks I’m Glad I Started Before 40.

Life sneaks up on you. One minute you're complaining about oily skin, the next minute about crows feet. We can all agree that aging gracefully sounds wonderful, but it's hard to understand what age will bring, until you are living it. As a former 30 year old here are some beauty related hacks that I'm...

3 Sleep Hacks to do Tonight to Fall Asleep in 15 Minutes

It’s 2am and I need to GO TO SLEEP!   Here are the 3 things that seem to work for me, I hope they work for you:

What should I know before my first Yoga Class?

If you are invited or looking forward to attending your first yoga class, here are a few yoga class etiquette guidelines that might ease your apprehension about being a yoga newbie:

How do I tile a kitchen backsplash?

Watching HGTV and getting motivated to upgrade your home?  A tiling project will test your DIY skills AND your marriage, but a kitchen back splash is definitely on the list of improvements you can complete yourself. Kitchen Backsplash DIY Installation – 3 days $700 Before: AFTER: Tips to read BEFORE tiling your kitchen back splash. ...

Being Grateful during Thanksgiving

As I sit here on thanksgiving and think obligatorily about what I am thankful for, the number of things I have to be thankful for piles up.  It's a long list and I realized that all of life's real gifts are health related.  I have a sister that was not supposed to live past the...