Entertaining

baking

Can Your Holiday Baking Be Healthier?

The joy of baking seems to be on the rise during the holidays. Whether it is for a cookie exchange or a holiday gathering, baked goods are plentiful. There are so many sweet temptations that it is often hard to … Continue reading
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Holiday Business Social Events–Do It With Pizzazz!

How you speak, look and act at social events can have consequences on your career. Holiday parties are one of the most important places where executives and managers are rubbing elbows and where you may be seen by individuals that … Continue reading
cleaning

Cleaning for a Party in No Time Flat

Holidays are a great time when we host those we love in our homes.  We spend time on getting together a great meal and planning out the evening.  But when it comes to getting the house ready, cleaning can sometimes … Continue reading
gluten

Living Freely Through the Holidays Gluten Free

Holiday time is approaching again and we are always looking for new recipes to make that are not only healthy but gluten free.  Most often we tend to look for items that have a lot of bread (gluten items) and … Continue reading
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Tips on Avoiding Small Talk Faux Pas

Remember back to your first elementary school dance. Girls standing on one side of the gym and guys on the other — nobody having the nerve to talk to one another. Someone needed to break the ice. Fast forward to … Continue reading
Bingo

Bingo in the USA: Top Three American Bingo Events

Bingo in the USA: Top Three American Bingo Events   In the UK, it’s no secret that we tend to believe our style of doing things represents the “right” and “proper” way.   This mindset happily explains why it is … Continue reading
8 senses can create a life of more success annd fulfillment

Keeping Up Appearances

If you are a budding billionaire busily building your empire from mission control in your own front room then you will understand the power of presenting the right image in your work life. I may walk the kids to school … Continue reading

How a Passionate Belief in the Power and Lasting Impact of Entertaining Prompted a Jump from Corporate America

Epiphanies come for each of us at different times and for different reasons.  Mine was a difficult journey because it took a very long time for me to “listen” to the signs and come to terms with the fact  that … Continue reading

Honor and Remember Your Thanksgiving Guests

Thanksgiving has arrived and everyone is scurrying to do last minute shopping, baking and more. With all our focus on the Thanksgiving meal, we often forgot to take time and remember why the very first feast happened? The settlers ran … Continue reading

Dear Debra, Help I want a stress-free holiday!

Dear Debra, Help I want a stress-free holiday! What suggestions do you have to keep me sane and not my usual state of exhausted? Lisa Dear Lisa,I know for me, I always look forward to the impending holidays with equal … Continue reading