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Tag Archives: fresh

How to exercise when you’re on vacation

Your vacation is supposed to be your break from it all, your time to refresh and recharge, but you can’t take a break from fitness.read more »

I don’t believe in it any more

A year and a half ago, my husband left me very suddenly after 27 years together. As far as I was aware, up until he told me he was leaving me for someone else, I thought things were good between us.  All of our closest friends and family were sturead more »

mas(of gunk)cara Hot Conversation

Does anyone have any ideas/suggestions on “fresh” mascara?  I have purchased soooo many different brands of mascara and they all seem old and already drying out.  I know I should take them back (who has time to buy, much lessread more »

What to eat at midlife: Gadgets and apps that help you stay in control

Personal trainers and nutritionists are expensive, and probably won’t agree to live in your house 24/7 to help you watch what you eat.read more »

DIY CPR

We were finally going to do it. After eight years of making do with the threadbare, dog and kid stained, lifeless green carpet (picked out by the previous owners) in our bedroom, Downtown Dad and I decided it was time to do something nice fread more »

Lessons from Parker Most Liked

I recently had the privilege of watching our 11-month old adorable grandson for eight days while my daughter and son-in-law went on a vacation.  What did we learn? Wake up smiling each day. Parker views each morniread more »

A Priceless Gift For Valentine’s Day 2013

Valentine’s day 2013 is right around the corner. Everywhere you turn there are advertisements encouraging you to buy a gift that will show someone special in your life how much he or she means to you!read more »

Best books to enjoy after 45 – great for book clubs!

You can only read the classics so many times, and every book on the bestseller list isn’t necessary a must-read.read more »

Dinner and a book: How to pair your book club book with fantastic food themes

Food can make book club night better, adding a whole new dimension to the book discussion.read more »

Book Review – Saturday Night Widows by Becky Aikman

If your vision of a widow is someone in black mourning forever the loss of her husband, stuck in the past, then you’ll be shocked by It’s the best book I’veread more »