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One of my Biggest Regrets is Saying "No" to a Trip More than 30 Years Ago

I was 16 and in my junior year in high school. My sister was studying abroad in Costa Rica for a semester and my dad said, “I’m going to...

Help Your Friend Reset Her Life and Inspire Her to Feel Alive Again

A year ago on February 13, my nine-year relationship with Jorge finally collapsed. Granted, it had been on shaky ground for some time,...

Stop the excuses. It's time to say "yes" to an adventure in Italy

I know, I know, you are going to have hundreds of excuses for why it’s not the right time or you don’t have money for traveling and, in...

Have you lost your inner child? Time to revive your creative self...

I was recently interviewed on The Visible Show where we dove into a discussion about women in midlife and how we often sacrifice our...

Three Simple and Timeless Ways to Lift You Out of the Winter Blues

January is always hard for me. After the hype of the holidays, I’m faced with dark days and a messy, empty house. Truth be told, I feel a...

Stop Doing New Year's Resolutions with this Simple Change

The new year is here and you’re probably shopping for the latest exercise equipment or looking into joining a gym — again. I hear ya! I...

5 Ways to Give Better this Christmas

Christmas can be a wonderful time, but it can also be a stressful time. I remember dashing out to stores the day before Christmas and...

5 Fun, Family Ways to Celebrate Christmas this Year

Christmas is on its way! I don’t know about you, but this Christmas is going to be hard. I’m alone. Again. Sigh. I know, I know, you’re...

There is Always Room for You

A few years ago I hosted my first “Orphan Thanksgiving” for anyone who didn’t have a place to go on Thanksgiving Day. People from all...

Strawberry Moments

A DJ is playing the best Latin mixes amongst the palm trees and pool. The carne asada is cooking on the grill, and the table has fresh...