Thoughts on a Happy Life…

Simple things make the difference.
1. No matter how busy you feel, spend time with friends and family.
2. Read the newspaper or find a way to stay informed about what’s happening in the world.
3. Exercise frequently, and by this I mean sweat-inducing exercise not moseying to the neighbor’s house.
4. Spend less time on the computer/watching TV!
5. [...]

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The Perfect Outdoor Shoe

For ladies who love the outdoors, I have found a shoe for you! The Merrell Siren Sport has excellent traction for hiking but is lightweight enough to wear out around town. It is by no means graceful or dainty, but it doesn’t look too masculine either. (I personally love the bright orange interior) They are [...]

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Simple Summer Dinner

Here’s an idea for a simple summer meal:
Fettuccine (store-bought or homemade) tossed with tomato, chopped basil, grated Parmesan, olive oil, salt and pepper. This is a great recipe for summer because you can grow the tomatoes and basil yourself, or get them at the farmer’s market.
Dessert? Watermelon or seasonal berries!

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Vacation idea: Monhegan Island

Monhegan Island, Maine is a great place to spend some time relaxing. The island is about a 1-hour ferry ride from the Maine coast.  Once you get off the ferry, there aren’t car rentals. Just dirt roads and your walking feet!  It feels like a trip back in time only without the bonnets and covered [...]

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Korres Cherry Full Colour Lip Gloss Review

I’m a big fan of Korres Full Color Lip Gloss in Light Pink #11. It’s the color in the center of the photo below. It’s a little less expensive than some of the other comparable lip glosses, and it’s all natural. Korres is a company that only puts the best and natural ingredients in its [...]

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Tarte Double Dose Lip Gloss Review

Tarte’s Double Dose Lip Gloss in Acerola Rush is available at Sephora. It has Sephora’s “Natural Seal of Approval”, which doesn’t necessarily mean it’s completely good for you, but it is lacking in a few of the worst chemicals.
I have rewritten this review because this gloss has grown on me. At first I was adamently [...]

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