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Healing Chinese Chicken Soup

Healing Chinese Chicken Soup

Heal Yourself With Chinese Chicken Soup

National Hot Toddy Day – January 11

National Hot Toddy Day – January 11

Today is National Hot Toddy Day and it couldn’t have come at a better time as we woke up this morning to ANOTHER 6″ of snow.   As cold weather calls for hot beverages, the best way to warm up is with this best hot toddy 

3 Fit Tips For A Healthy Weekend

3 Fit Tips For A Healthy Weekend

3 Fit Tips For A Healthy Weekend So you’ve been dieting and exercising all week and now comes the weekend. Do you binge on all your “guilty pleasure foods”and slack on working out, or should you stick with the plan and goals you’ve set for 

Maple Pouding Chomeur – Quebec, Canada

Maple Pouding Chomeur – Quebec, Canada

Armchair traveling isn’t only about fine wine and tasty spirits, it’s also about delicious cuisine and yummy desserts.  And today we’re featuring the traditional Quebec maple syrup dessert called Maple Pouding Chomeur.  First introduced during the Great Depression, this dessert is also known as the 

the power of affirmations – motivation monday

the power of affirmations – motivation monday

A daily affirmation is a simple statement that defines you as you want to be. Every time you write the daily affirmation, you prime your brain to start building this belief in your mind. With consistency, you will begin to create that change from within. 

Rocky Mountain Toddy – Aspen, CO

Rocky Mountain Toddy – Aspen, CO

Relax by the fire while you sip this classic hot toddy from the Viceroy Snowmass Hotel’s Eight K bar.  Only takes 5 ingredients to get that “Rocky Mountain High” feeling … gotta love John Denver ROCKY MOUNTAIN TODDY INGREDIENTS 2 oz. Laird’s Applejack 1 oz 

Give thanks and show gratitude

Give thanks and show gratitude

Be grateful, give thanks, and let the Lord into your life.  Your reward will be His blessings shining through you.  Have a Blessed Sunday

Mrs. Claus’s OC Bubbly Cocktail – Newport Beach, CA

Mrs. Claus’s OC Bubbly Cocktail – Newport Beach, CA

It’s not too late to spread the holiday cheer with  Mrs. Claus’s OC Bubbly festive cocktail – one of the signature cocktails from the Fairmont Newport Beach resort.  But hey, if you can’t make it there … shake one up yourself and serve to your 

Fitness Trackers – our top 3 picks

Fitness Trackers – our top 3 picks

Now that we’ve established walking is great for your heart and for losing weight, time to get yourself a fitness tracker … one that monitors your heart rate and has a step counter. And if you’re into counting calories – these have them as well. 

Rudolph’s Red Nose Martini – Holiday Cheer From Oahu, HI

Rudolph’s Red Nose Martini – Holiday Cheer From Oahu, HI

Spread the holiday cheer from OAHU, HI and warm your toes and nose this holiday season with a festive Rudolph’s Red Nose Martini, one of the wintertime drinks from the Kahala Hotel and Resort.  Absolutely perfect for a cold winter night INGREDIENTS 1 tbs simple 

Make Your Own Longevity Minestrone Soup

Make Your Own Longevity Minestrone Soup

Minestrone – The Longevity, Fountain of Youth Soup Inspired from the Italian Island of Sardinia

Happy New Year and welcome 2020

Happy New Year and welcome 2020

Out with the old and in with the new.  Trust your gut and take that leap of faith.  Cheers to a happy, healthy and prosperous 2020

I Am A Winner – Motivation Monday 12/30/19

I Am A Winner – Motivation Monday 12/30/19

Great words to live by ~ compliments of Joel Esteen.  Repeat to yourself daily … I AM A WINNER !!  Once you believe it then others will see it too. “There is a winner in you. You were created to be successful, to accomplish your 

Super Soul Sunday – Be Thankful

Super Soul Sunday – Be Thankful

Be thankful for everything, for all the blessings in your life, and try to stay that way. That’s the best way to start your day and finish your day. It keeps everything in perspective.  Inspiration from Tim Tebow

5 benefits of drinking lemon water PLUS BONUS – thirsty thursday

5 benefits of drinking lemon water PLUS BONUS – thirsty thursday

You can get all the Vitamin C  you need by juicing just two lemons, adding that to warm water, and drinking it in the morning.  But there’s more.  Here are the 5 Benefits of Drinking Lemon Water plus  a BONUS Clears your skin Aids in 

MERRY CHRISTMAS

MERRY CHRISTMAS

CHERISH TODAY WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS – and no politics at the dinner table  🙂

Positive thoughts – MOTIVATION MONDAY QUOTE 12/23/19

Positive thoughts – MOTIVATION MONDAY QUOTE 12/23/19

Believe in yourself. Be calm, always have truth and clarity, trust that you are fabulous, keep your commitment and doors will open with opportunity as your monday morning thoughts set the tone for your whole week.  “See yourself getting stronger, and living a fulfilling, happier 

Super Soul Sunday 12/22/19

Super Soul Sunday 12/22/19

“Each day I am thankful for nights that turned into mornings, friends that turned into family, and dreams that turned into reality.”  Have a Blessed Sunday