Author: Maria Alfano Is the traditional Christmas dinner getting a little humdrum? Are you bored of the same old, same old? Why not spice it up with some not-so-traditional Christmas dinner ideas that will have everyone licking their fingers...literally? We scoured the globe to bring you some ...
Archives for September 2021
How To Choose The Perfect Christmas Tree This Year
Author: Maria Alfano The perfect Christmas tree was a special part of the holidays when I was growing up. I did my best to make it a perfect Christmas tradition for my children too. Whether it was a freshly cut tree or an artificial tree, having a tree was significant in our home, Traditions are ...
Tea Brewing – How To Make The Perfect Cup For Maximum Benefits
Author: Maria Alfano I recall growing up with a pot of tea and several bags of tea brewing on the table being a special event. Mom would take out her porcelain teapot and fill it with hot water to let the tea steep while guests chatted around the table. It was an art back then and it's still an ...
Special 1st Time Grandma Christmas Gift Ideas
Author: Maria Alfano Those special grandma Christmas gift ideas are even more special for the first-time grandmother. As mothers, we celebrated all our children's first - first tooth, first steps, first hair cut, the first day of school, first date, and now we celebrate their first child. There ...
Professional Health Care Tips From A Frontline Worker
Author: Maria Alfano I was really curious about the best health care tips that I should be aware of in midlife and beyond. My doctor once described the human body like this - when we are young it runs like a "Rolex" watch. Everything is well-oiled and works just like its supposed to. As we age, ...
Menopause Hair In All The Wrong Places
Author: Maria Alfano Menopause hair, thinning, coarse, frizzy, unruly, and extra hair growing where it should not be. Sound familiar? You are not alone. More than 50% of women approaching, going through, or having reached the post-menopause stages of life, will experience big changes with their ...
Broken Leg Boot – 7 Important Ways To Heal Properly
Author: Maria Alfano Wearing a broken leg boot was the last thing I expected in my 50s. A broken limb is no laughing matter. The whole thing is a blur. I recall walking down the steps like I had done thousands of times before. Only, that morning, things went horribly wrong. Somehow I missed ...
2 Breakfast Ideas Easy And Quick For When You’re On The Go
Author: Maria Alfano Who couldn't use some breakfast ideas easy to make for when you are on the go! But, first I should ask do you actually eat breakfast? What time do you eat breakfast? Should the time of day really matter? For the traditionalists, and for the modern views on the first meal of ...