Recently a dear friend of mine passed away. It has thrown me for a loop because it was unexpected and she was so young. So how to I process the grief? Many people throw themselves into their work. This only helps to keep the grief at bay. It does not help to feel the grief and move through it. I found that I could focus … Continue reading “Working” through grief – 7 tips
F.E.A.R – False evidence appearing real. Does fear stop you from reaching your goals, dreams, desires? Feel the fear and do it anyway. That is has been my motto as an adult. That’s how I raised my children. One day I heard my son say, “I hate bridges.”” I didn’t know that. He had just crossed a huge bridge and I asked him why he did … Continue reading FEAR – 6 Steps to Help you Move Past It.
Have you ever been blocked creatively? Can’t focus on which direction to take? Or maybe you’re overwhelmed with ideas? You don’t know where to start? Your mind floods and maybe you even shut down? Well, “Pick 6.” This idea is the creative genius of my friend and artist Shirley. When you’re beginning a project, when you’re stuck, when you’re overwhelmed, just pick 6 different items. … Continue reading Pick 6 – A creative process
In the past 5 years, I have married off 2 daughters and planned my own wedding. I’ve learned a few things along the way that I’m willing to share. Read on….. 6 Of the Best Wedding Tips Ever! Planning for the BIG DAY? . Avoid the hassle of the big day altogether. Elope. Plan a destination wedding and say, “We’re getting married, here’s the time … Continue reading 6 of the Best Wedding Tips Ever!
Having trouble with children eating vegetables? Try blending squash/zucchini/carrots in with spaghetti sauce (use less water, add veggies after browning meat). Another Vegetable idea for carrots is to cut them with a crinkle cutter–makes children think they were made especially for them! Add a little Spice to your coffee! Try adding 1/4 to 1/2 tsp of cinnamon/nutmeg/vanilla directly into auto-drip coffee basket for some “spice-au-lait.” Save on gourmet coffee … Continue reading Kitchen Kapers
I am an artist. I dance, I sing. I create. My brain easily goes to this functions. I look at the world through artist’s eyes. How is that made? Can I recreate it? What can I make with these colors, this fabric, this theme? How can I decorate this room? Doesn’t this fabric drape nicely over this window? Look at the petals on this flower, … Continue reading Art Brain. Math Brain. Can’t I have both?
When you get home from the grocery store with fresh fruit and vegetables, cut them up and store them in individual containers for easy to grab snacks. Fill up reusable water bottles and store in the refrigerator for easy to grab cold water. Keep a drawer, at children’s height, full of healthy snacks for them to grab when they want something to eat. This makes … Continue reading Kitchen Kapers
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What defines your days? And how do you feel good about yourself at the end of the day? Continue reading How do you define your days?
What fun it is to sail! I had the opportunity on Sunday to take our family sailboat out on the Potomac. It’s a dream come true for me. When the wind catches the sail you fly across the water. It’s amazing that a boat can get up to that speed on wind power alone! The wind catches my hair and I sit back and enjoy … Continue reading Sailing, sailing
Today has been a beautiful day. The temperature is perfect and the air conditioner doesn’t need to run loudly, keeping the world out. I love to hear the chirping birds, watch the hummingbirds sip from their feeder on the porch. Some days, errands are a part of life. Having a home-based business means honing in, staying focused. But isn’t one of the perks of … Continue reading Home-based!
ART with Angela DiCicco, The Italian Grandmama's Guide 