Piggy backing off last week’s article (pun slightly intended), I asked Cindy Kamm of Details etc. to share how quick and easy it really can be to get financially organized. Enjoy!
BY CINDY KAMMWhether you’re looking to set up a financial organizing system or just need to update the one you have in place, now is the perfect time to commit to this goal.
I think we would all agree that the current economy has been a little bit of a blessing in disguise.
BY CATHERINE CASSIDYI’ve never been one to waste. ‘Waste not, want not’ was a common phrase I’d hear growing up. So, I’d clean my plate at dinner, enjoyed leftovers at any meal, saved my money for trips abroad instead of knick-knacks from the department store, etc.
This has absolutely carried over to my wardrobe. I rarely buy something I don’t love. I know exactly what I need to update my wardrobe. And, when I buy something new,
A Book Review
BY CATHERINE CASSIDY
Like most things that are marketed as ‘secrets’ this book share secrets that are really just reminders of things that we already know.
Of course, this is a lot of the reason why two heads will always be better than one – sometimes you need a little nudge to get you moving in the right direction.
Especially when that nudge is so thoroughly outlined and researched with poignant quotes galore!
I know I have no right to complain about the heat since I live in gloriously humidity-free Los Angeles, but it still makes it really hard to get motivated to wear my hair down during the day. Especially a curly mane like mine!
For years (like, 20+) my Aunt has been doing the cutest things with her hair, specifically with variations on the french braid. In the last few years my cousins and I have been taking a cue from her.
Here I am making Ratatouille for a dinner party. Such an easy recipe packed full of colorful vegetables!
If you didn’t catch it, I’m actually tripling this recipe!
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Ingredients:
1 onion, sliced thin
2 garlic cloves, minced
5 tablespoons olive oil
a 3/4-pound eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 3 cups)
1 small zucchini, scrubbed, quartered lengthwise, and cut into thin slices
1 red bell pepper,
To follow up last week’s post on incorporating color into your wardrobe, I thought I’d share a bit more about WHY. Check out this quick summary of the meaning/perception of colors:
Red: Energy, war, danger, strength, power, warmth, determination, attractiveness, beauty, passion, desire, and love.
Pink: Romance, love, compassion, femininity, passiveness and friendship.
Brown suggests stability and denotes masculine qualities.
Orange: Joy, enthusiasm, adventure,
Well, your diet is like the reason you’ve reached a standstill with your weight loss goals.
Here are some of the top culprits killing diets around the world:
* Not eating before a workout.
Your body needs fuel for the exercise. Just like a car, you won’t get very far on fumes. A perfect pre-workout snack is something with a balance of protein, fiber and carbs. An apple with a little peanut butter is a perfect example.