Category Archives: Holidays

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Today is the day that it isn’t sappy to spread some love. I tied ribbons around heart-healthy dark chocolate bars and gave one to everyone in my yoga class this morning. The smiles I received far outweighed the few bucks … Continue reading

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Idea for a Happy New Year

Thankfully, we’ve survived multiple world end theories and are clicking over to another year… and you know what that means? Resolutions!!! Here’s a Life 101 idea… don’t make resolutions! Instead, sit in bed on New Year’s morning and make a … Continue reading

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Dinner Party Talk – Practice!

Want to impress your friends and family? How about learning how to say “Merry Christmas” in a new language. Here are some ideas to get you started: Brazilian “Feliz Natal” Danish “Glædelig Jul” Eskimo “Jutdlime pivdluarit ukiortame pivdluaritlo!” French “Joyeux … Continue reading

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Holidays – Decorating Tips

So, after decorating Edgewater Farm, my New York City apartment, and the building lobby, I can now say I’ve untangled lights for a week. In my next life (when I come back as a genius engineer), I’m going to create … Continue reading

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Decorating – The Christmas Tree

In my book Merry Christmas America (on sale at Amazon!), I give the 5 Easy Steps to a Gorgeous Tree. In case you’re hauling out the holly soon, let me share a few ideas: 1) Decorate away from the wall. … Continue reading

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Holidays – Ho ho ho!

Back in the days when we owned a restaurant, I liked to suit up. But when I grow up, I don’t think I could ever be a mall Santa. According to a survey of the Amalgamated Order of Real Bearded … Continue reading

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Happy Halloween Housewife

Well, how was YOUR day? Well, I’ve got a leaky tub and a serious hangover. (Click image at left if you want proof!) To make the night more of a horror, those KIDS are about to start knocking on my … Continue reading

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Life 101 – Love an Elder Day

Today is LOVE AN ELDER DAY. What can you do? Here’s a Life 101 idea: Let’s press pause on our politics and share some compassion and kindness with someone who can’t get around the way they used to! Introduce yourself … Continue reading

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I’m back! Driving into Fall!

Summer is officially over. (So, let’s hide all those copies of 50 Shades of Grey, shall we?) Yep, Fall is upon us. It’s back to school! And I’m back at my homework assignment of bringing you a knapsack full of … Continue reading

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Holidays – Happy July 4th!

Today we celebrate our freedom. “IN CONGRESS, JULY 4, 1776…The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events,…” Our Declaration of Independence and fight for freedom has continued to be an inspiration … Continue reading

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