Holiday

Ahoy! Columbus Day Cocktails

In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue! Below are three adventurous cocktails to create today in celebrating Christopher Columbus and his North American discoveries. Apocalypto aka Old World into the New World By Saul Ranella, Añejo At the end of the 2006 film starring Mel Gibson, the main character escapes the Mayan sacrificial ceremony and stumbles upon Spanish […]

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Spring Break Safety

Spring Break is a time to unwind, relax and have some fun. Sometimes the fun can get carried away and leave problems hanging around. It’s important to be aware of your surroundings and keep your health in mind during the break. To help college students stay safe while on Spring Break, Marcia Peot, full time police […]

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10 Reasons Yoga Makes Your Life Better

This guest post was written by Doniree Walker, a 20-something blogger, wanderluster, yogini, and advocate for mindfulness, self-awareness, and living with intention. I had the pleasure of spending a fabulous week at SXSW with Doni in March of this year. If I had to describe Doniree in two words it would be yoga foodie. I’d […]

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Our Top 10 Xmas Traditions

Every year when Christmas comes around, I begin to look forward to the many traditions that I keep with my family and friends. Over the years my sisters and I have enjoyed traditions that begin as early as late November and continue into the days following the holiday and involve everyone from school classmates to, […]

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Top 10 Ways to Ensure New Years’ Resolution Success

Did you know that fewer than 10% of people who set New Years’ Resolutions actually achieve them? How can you ensure YOUR success? Try using the Top 10 Tips below. 1. Write Them Down. It’s a fact: writing down your goals gives you a higher chance of success. 2. Commit. Move beyond the land of “good […]

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10 Tips to Being Happy this Holiday

This is the 11th post in December’s Top Tens in 2010 Series. This guest post was written by Christine Arylo, transformer of Inner Mean Girls & queen of self-love. While the holidays are advertised to bring us cheer, joy and gifts, what many of us also end up with is a rack full of stress, […]

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Celebrate the Holidays with these Apps

In case you haven’t noticed I’m a nerd, okay a big nerd! I also heart all things Mac so it’s only fitting that I am slightly obsessed with apps (iPhone and iPad). I thought I’d a) share some app suggestions for you and b) ask for your suggestions! Thanksgiving Apps: Thanksgiving: Free iPhone Apps for […]

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What’s the Best Advice Your Mom’s Given You

Women’s Health Magazine asked their readers to leave comments with the best advice (both practical & silly) their mother has given. Mom’s are notorious for advice giving – both when you want it and when you don’t. I’d be curious to know what is the best advice your mother has given you? Advice from my […]

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I wish you a Pink Christmas

In this case the word pink can be taken literally & figuratively … literally: I love pink so a Pink Christmas would be quite fun figuratively: pink can just represent happiness :) I’m embarking on a 12+ hour drive from Texas to Kentucky with the fam so I’m sure my Christmas will be entertaining to […]

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Yum Saturday: Holiday Edition

It’s been a while since I did any food/cooking related posts and I figure since it is the weekend before Christmas (crazy) I would do a little round-up of some recipes that sounds ohh so yummy to me. Recipes: Crispy Chrismas Sashimi Turkey White Chili Christmas Breakfast Sausage Casserole Peanut Butter M&M Cookies Applesauce Pie […]

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