Sometimes a good book can be even better than a delicious dessert! I love reading, and also enjoy sharing my finds. While I read hundreds of books this year, here are my favorite books published in 2019. 1. Big Sky, by Kate Atkinson This is the fifth book in a series featuring Jackson Brodie, a

Happy Holidays! It’s time to eat, drink, and be merry! But worrying about gaining weight can put a damper on your festivities. If you want to be able to indulge without buying a new wardrobe, here are some tips: Start with lemon water. This guarantees that you are beginning your day in a healthy way

I read and loved the book The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters, by Priya Parker and wrote a blog post about it. I so enjoyed what I learned from this book that I was inspired to seek an interview with the author, and the Q&A was published on Next Avenue

Are you an introvert or an extrovert?  You’ve probably wondered this about yourself. It’s likely you’ve been asked this question. Maybe you’ve even picked up on the trend that introverts are now “cool,” from bestselling books like Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking, by Susan Cain. It’s easy to

Are you a hot mama like me? By hot, I mean do you suffer from night sweats and hot flashes from menopause? If so, you’ll love this sleepwear! Created by an over-50 mermaid (yay!), these nightgowns and pajamas by Cool-jams wick away the moisture, and keep you cool and comfortable. I’ve been wearing this sleepwear