How many of you adopted a pet during the pandemic? My family purchased a pandemic puppy and my daughters named her Nala. The name Nala means "Queen" and she definitely rules the house.

We can learn so much from our pets. Below are eight lessons I have learned from my pet Nala. I hope at least one ...

There is a lot going on in our world, our country, our state, our city, and our neighborhoods. There is more stress in your life today than your ancestors. You must take small steps daily to get this stress under control because it is deadly.

Stress can cause heart disease, cancer, weight gain, dep...

During the next few months, opportunities abound for short or long trips that can provide a welcome break from your usual routine. Take advantage of these occasions and be prepared to “get out of Dodge” at a moment’s notice. The trick is to know what to pack and be able to do it as effortlessly as p...

A garden is a series of losses set against a few triumphs, like life itself. Whether you have a summer garden or not, nurturing a garden is similar to nurturing your own life.

1. What you plant in your mind will harvest your tomorrow. I believe you are what you Eat & Drink, Wear and Think. What you
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In this final round of the closet diet, we are talking about PANTS!

What you wear around your bottom half can make you look tall and thin or short and fat. It is time to say goodbye to any pant that is not making you (and your bottom) look its best! Ask yourself the following questions to see if yo...

Do you look at your wardrobe, shrug, and want to walk away? Are you uninspired? Do you wear the same basic uniform every day? Have you thought about calling it quits with fashion?

Just so you know, everyone gets into slumps about what they’re wearing. It often takes months and sometimes even years ...

While we all love grandmothers, granny underwear is quite another story.

Have any of these thoughts stopped you from having great lingerie?

• No one sees my underwear so why bother?
• Pretty underwear is not practical and it’s uncomfortable.
• Lingerie is for young people with perfect bodies.
• Why e
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In January we started the Closet Diet with five easy steps. February is the month to lose weight in the “top” section of your closet. My guess is, like most people, you wear only 20% of the shirts hanging in your closet. This month let’s try to shed some of the 80% that is just taking up space.

The...

From my years of experience working with women in the fitness and fashion industry, I’ve concluded that you can transform yourself from what you Eat & Drink, Wear and Think.

In 2018 I found the online fitness program the FASTer Way to Fat Loss. I remember when I first started the program being so d...

It seems to be an annual ritual for many: eat, drink, and spend money in December; starve, refrain and pay in January.

Why not add to your January fun and put your closet on a diet too?

Fat closets are an epidemic. I have yet to see a closet that could not benefit from the loss of a few pounds. So...

Have you ever used this phrase on anyone – “I don’t care what you say, there is no excuse for _______"(insert the rest) 

• not doing your homework, 
• *forgetting to make your bed, 
• *not brushing your teeth etc.” 

Actually, making excuses is a natural human response. Making excuses are typically...

Are you one that cringes when a birthday rolls around or are you like me and love to celebrate another year? Growing older is a privilege not granted to everyone. And I feel like age is a limit we impose upon ourselves.

After menopause some women start to feel invisible and that they are no longer ...