A fun style challenge
If you’re stuck in a style rut, sign up for Alison Lumbatis’s “Get Your Pretty On” style challenge for summer 2015. Alison offers these style challenges several times a year. For summer, you’ll receive a capsule of different clothes for the challenge as well as 21 days of outfits. You’ll also become a member of […]
Easy Crock Pot Chuck Roast Barbecue recipe
Hi Everyone, Today I’m sharing one of the easiest pulled-meat barbecue recipes I’ve ever tried. Because it’s a crock-pot recipe, it will keep your kitchen cool. Just start in the morning and you’ll have a delicious meal waiting by dinnertime. This recipe is also perfect for tailgate parties. Chuck Roast Barbecue: Place a chuck roast […]
How to choose the best sunglasses for your face shape
Summer is on everyone’s mind and this week we’ll focus on sunglasses. Thanks in advance to Nordstroms for these photos : Round sunglasses are the latest trend. They come in a huge array of prices and styles: Ray-Ban aviators are always chic and in style: One last hint: When trying on […]
How to look your best (slim and trim) in white pants.
Summer is quickly approaching and white pants are the go-to pant for summer. They are trendy, fresh, and perfect with any top. These fashion rules will help you look your best. Rule #1: Choose a thicker, heavier-weight pant. Try heavy cotton or denim. Rule #2: Do what the fashion models do and go up a […]
Tea for Two to celebrate a Happy Mother’s Day!
Nothing is more precious to a Mom then spending quality time with her children. Why not celebrate Mother’s Day with a “high” tea? First, let’s begin with a quality tea. Twinings is always a good choice, and British, so it’s all good. 🙂 Begin by deciding whether you’d prefer a loose leaf tea or a […]
Fat Burning Super Foods
We all need to eat, and we might as well burn calories while we’re eating. Check out these 12 super foods and add them to your grocery cart. 1. Grapefruit Why? Vitamin C helps with fat metabolism. Eat half a grapefruit for breakfast and/or 30 minutes before meals. Grapefruit will help you feel full and […]
Can women over 50 still wear fashionable clothes?
Of course! Many thanks to fashion blogger, Grace, for sharing these fashion points for women over 50. 1. Maintain your dignity and toss out the shoulder pads. Stick with the classics—a navy or gray blazer, then add accessories such as a colorful scarf, shoes, purse, and earrings. The blazer can be worn over pants or […]
Six Simple Tricks to Lose Weight
It’s Spring and bathing suit shopping will soon occur. Last Sunday I blogged about the Caveman diet. This week I’m adding six simple tricks to lost weight. Thanks to Men’s Fitness for sharing these ideas. 1. Eat More Protein Open up those cans of tuna and start eating. Eat eggs for breakfast instead of cereal […]
The Paleolithic Diet, otherwise known as the Caveman Diet
The Paleo diet is defined by Wikipedia as the caveman diet, Stone Age diet and hunter-gatherer diet. The diet might be a fad, but many have “jumped on the bandwagon” to try it because it’s a nutritional diet and , yes, many people lose weight. The Paleo diet is based on the the food our […]
Bologna Pie
Bologna Pie: (Really—it’s delicious, and a favorite Italian Easter recipe) Today I’m reposting one of my favorite Easter recipes. Any ready-made pie crust will do. Filling: 1 1/2 lb. ground bologna (ask at the meat counter of your favorite supermarket if they will grind the bologna—some won’t because then they have to clean their entire […]