Category Archives: Household Tips
Life 101 – The Little Things
Today, Westminster and I stumbled upon a little clump of crocus on our walk in Riverside Park. It was like a little patch of happiness peaking through after winter. Crocuses warm the soul. If you don’t have crocuses in your … Continue reading
Posted in American Fun, Gardening, Household Tips, Life 101, Quick Fixes, Uncategorized, What I'm Doing
Tagged #americana, #bruce littlefield, crocus, positive signs
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National Margarita Day – Ole!
YUMMALICIOUS! A margarita may well be my favorite food group, especially if it’s my favorite margarita on National Margarita Day. Here’s my secret recipe for a pitcher of Jalapeno Margarita I used to serve at my Mexican restaurant (imported from … Continue reading
American Fun – Dance Break
Some days–like rainy days in New York City–I need a little something to make my toes tap, my blood pump, and my spirits brighten. Like today for example. I’m working away on deadline and wanting a pick-me-up. Enter the Hotel … Continue reading
How’s your New Year starting?
So, several people have asked me to post more videos here. What do I think of that? Sounds exciting! Shall we call it a LIFE 10! RESOLUTION? Did you know more than 50% of Americans make ’em. And more than … Continue reading
Holiday 101 – My Survival Guide
Vital Juice asked me some great questions about how to survive the season a little jollier… Consider it your Holiday First Aid Kit. Between the parties, the presents and the nosy relatives, ’tis the most stressful season of the year. … Continue reading
Decorating – Gingerbread Houses
When I was a kid growing up in South Carolina, I always insisted on making a gingerbread house as the centerpiece of our holiday table. Each year, I did my best to recreate the witch’s house in Hansel & Gretel … Continue reading
Holidays – Gifting 101
I stopped by WGN-TV in Chicago to help host Steve Sanders with his holiday list. Check it out here. Three gifting DON’Ts: #1 DON’T give a fruitcake unless its a gag gift. #2. DON’T give anything that poops or pees. … Continue reading
Life 101 – Bye big bank!
Today, I closed my accounts with the big bank (Citibank) and feel like a million bucks. For years, I’ve put up with bad service, hassles and fees. My small bank, Ulster Savings, in Ulster County knows me: they send me … Continue reading
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Tagged #americana, #bigbank, #bruce littlefield, #ows, Citibank, ulster savings
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Happy Halloween!!! (Oh, horror!)
Okay, okay… imagine you’re a kid and you open the door to THIS! (It’s my ultimate last minute Halloween costume that beautifies while horrifies.) Let’s call it the spa package: facial, head wrap, and robe. It took me all of … Continue reading
Holidays – Halloween in 1 Week!
So, Halloween is one week from today. And… I’m sure you have your costume, right? Okay, okay. Calm down. Let me think…. The whole costume thing came from the tradition of Celtic young men dressing up in white costumes to … Continue reading
