Happy New Year. Have you created a list of resolutions? Have you tackled any of them? Do you think by the time February rolls around you'll still be going strong? Regardless of whether or not you're committed to going to the gym, losing weight, or simply reading more books, Amazon.com can be your go-to one-stop-shopping online marketplace for everything you need to help you on your way. Because Amazon.com is so intuitive in its design, you'll love reading all of the customer reviews for the products; you can easily search for … [Read more...]
Kitchen Gadget Makeover for the Holidays
December 22, 2014 By Leave a Comment
While many people will be revamping diets, fitness routines and personal goals as part of their 2015 New Year’s Resolutions, why shouldn’t kitchens get a makeover as well? For those looking to refresh the heart of the home, check out some of these small appliances from The Legacy Brands: Omega Juicers and Blenders and Excalibur Dehydrators; a new eco-friendly, chemical-free cleaning brand, Zabada, organic cotton table linens from Coyuchi; and finally, housewares and kitchen décor from Ten Thousand Villages that add unique flair to spaces … [Read more...]
Holiday Mantras
December 9, 2014 By Leave a Comment
With the holidays upon us, I thought I'd share a little hit list* I usually reference to help me keep myself on track, so that I don't feel like I should resign myself to loose-fitting sweat pants to welcome in the New Year and beyond. Everything in moderation is my year-round mantra but, I love addressing these too: SHAKE MORE THAN YOUR SALT! Exercise helps to maintain a healthy weight, good cholesterol and blood pressure. “The Surgeon General recommends moderate-intensity activity for at least 150 minutes per week,” says Caroline … [Read more...]
Levin House Salad
December 2, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Being with my extended family over this past holiday weekend made me very nostalgic. As a young child, every Friday night we used to gather together at my grandmother's house to partake in an extended family dinner. Gram usually baked all of main dishes (including her famous chocolate pies). My mother would always bring a side dish, and Uncle Buzz became known for his tasty house salad (served in a bowl that, at the time, looked as big as a bath tub). Now, 25 years after I moved out of the house for college and beyond, I still find … [Read more...]
