The Summer Before College

You can't believe it, but your baby is going off to college. You have a few short months left. What to do? What advice to give? Here are some tips and reminders.

Keeping the Grandparent Connection — even after death

The loss of a grandparent is an all too common one, but it doesn't have to mean the end of the relationship. It is up to you to keep this special bond going.

Are We Stealing Sexy from our Daughters?

Is our own generation's quest for the fountain of youth impeding our daughters' right to find their own style?

Great Apps For the Super Bowl

Looking for an appetizer to make for company, or one to bring to a friend’s house? Super Bowl Sunday is one of the few days you should eat this delicious, not so good for you fare and feel NO guilt. After all, if the Jets and the Giants aren’t in the game, for most of […]

Is Red Wine Truly Good For You?

Is it too good to be true, or is red wine actually good for you?

These are a Few of My Favorite Things … a Rewrite.

The Sound of Music gave me a whole list of favorite things ... when I was young and stupid. Now I'm old and much saltier. Here is my re-write ... a few of my favorite things -- About Getting Older.

Christmas Cookies — Make it a family affair

Get everyone involved and make it a holiday tradition to look forward to.

Red Velvet Balls OR Reindeer Poop — Better than it sounds

Christmas cookies fun to say and even more fun to eat!

Christmas 2015: A Letter to Myself

I just put away all my Christmas decorations. I’ll be sweeping up pine needles for months and the last thing I want to think about is next Christmas. But … I’m going to force myself to spend fifteen minutes planning for next year. This past December, the holiday felt like a full time job, for […]

Skin Care For Your Preteen

Some days, it is all I can do to not chase them around the house with an anti-acne cleanser, an exfoliator and some Clearasil.