Self-Love
- Attitude and Gratitude, Creativity, Handling Tough Times, Inspired Living, Keeping Fit, Self-Love, Skin Care
Naps and Other Gifts We Can Give Ourselves
The gifts we give ourselves have an incredible impact on the quality of our lives. More than what others do, what we do for ourselves gives us more confidence and creative energy each day. And so often, this process begins with the simple permission to enjoy what is already available to us. Little indulgences can seem like luxuries when we are worn out and frazzled, or when the winter blahs set in. Here are ten fun little things you can do for yourself (really it is OK – permission granted!) just to let you know how special you are: Take a nap. This is a luxury few of us afford…
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Deciding to Go Gray: Is There a Silver Lining?
To go gray, or not to go gray… that is the question. And is there a silver lining to the answer? “I’ve always said that gray hair looks good on everybody but yourself. To me, it makes me look old.” ~ Kenny Rogers I have colored my hair since I was in high school. At first it was just for fun: a little Sun-In here, a few highlights there (until Sun-In turned my hair a bright orange… and those goofy caps where the hairdresser had to pull tiny strands through the little holes all over your head became… well, just goofy.) When I started finding gray hairs in my thirties,…
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Recipe to try: Le Pain Quotidien Chia & Coconut Pudding
A couple of weeks ago I was in the mood for chia seed pudding, something I had tried in Denver with my youngest daughter (shout out to Molly!) and loved so much that it took on a mythical quality…especially since I could never recreate it at home. But this day was different. I found a recipe in the Le Pain Quotidien cookbook by Alain Coumont and Jean-Pierre Gabriel (2013) that was topped with a beautiful passion fruit sauce. With only four ingredients total, this recipe seemed easy, doable, and delicious. If it came out anywhere near as yummy as the pudding I’d had in Denver, it would be a keeper!…