Increasingly, studies show us that constant use of strong artificial chemicals can lead to complications like skin sensitivity and allergies and can even lead to more serious ailments such as cancer. Because of this, I try to shop for products that are as natural as possible, without complex petroleum-based compounds that are hard for the…
I am a big proponent of natural healing and herbal remedies and always try to use the natural methods before resorting to over the counter or prescription medicine. I always thought that doctors favored the more conventional approach to treating their patients. I guess I was wrong. I just read the book ‘Treatment Alternatives for…
My favorite season is summer. I love being able to bask in the sun and step outside without having to layer on a whole bunch of clothing. I am not fond of the cold, at all! As summer comes to an end, I start to get sad because I know what’s coming soon, the dreaded…
As you all know, I am really working on going green and trying to live a healthier life. The only problem I face though is the fact that organic and green products tend to be a little pricier than their non-green counterparts, so I’m still at a stage where I buy green products only when…
As the holiday season approaches, it’s time for me to start thinking about all the holiday parties and family gatherings that will soon ensue. I like to dress nice at these types of gatherings and for me, that usually means wearing either a skirt or dress. Every year I usually devote a day where I…
The makers of Excedrin Migraine recently partnered with the multi-talented Jordin Sparks, to to raise awareness about managing migraines. Jordin and her mom are migraine sufferers so she knows first hand what it’s like to suffer from migraines. Last week I had the pleasure of attending the Excedrin Migraine Education campaign launch in NYC. I…
Hurricane Sandy was no joke. I have never experienced a storm like this in my life. While I’ve heard of hurricanes occurring in places like Florida and the Caribbean, I really didn’t know what to expect. Now that I’ve been through one, I know to take it very seriously if we ever get hit with…
When it comes to gift giving, sometimes I have no idea what to give to a certain person. When that happens, I usually turn to wine. Wine makes a great gift because it’s a gift that you can give for just about any occasion. The problem though when it comes to giving wine as a…
It’s not quite Thanksgiving, but you know the drill: Turkey, turkey, everywhere! The same ol’ turkey sandwich gets boring after a while, so what’s a gal to do with the leftovers? I’m glad you asked! If you have no room in the freezer and a lot of leftover turkey, there are many places that you…
The Dove Movement for Self Esteem is an initiative that aims at supporting positive self esteem among girls and women as a way of enabling them to exploit their full potential in the society. This initiative was founded for girls and women to learn the true definition of beauty and make them be proud of…
