When Life Hands You Lemons, Make Someone Else Lemonade…

Balance, Life

When Life Hands You Lemons, Make Someone Else Lemonade…

2 Comments 27 April 2011

I remember years ago, whenever I had a problem, I would stew on it forever. Call up every one of my friends, ask for advice, vent, circle back and forth and up and down trying to figure out the answers. The problem would take hostage of my brain, and it was all I could think [...]

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This Life is a Gift…

Balance, Life

This Life is a Gift…

No Comments 19 April 2011

We had such a beautiful Monday, it actually felt like spring! This is the time of year when we all take a look at the dust in the corners, the screens on the windows, and get to cleaning. It’s also the change of seasons that signals us to take a look at our lives, and [...]

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The Cracked Pot Shines the Most Light

Balance, Life, Self-Love

The Cracked Pot Shines the Most Light

3 Comments 06 April 2011

In a world where we can airbrush away our physical flaws with the click of a button,  or we can virtually create a persona of “having it all”, it’s kind of ironic that the facade of perfection actually holds us back – stops us from connecting, blocks us from reaching our full potential, prevents us [...]

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Your Home is Your Haven: 10 Ways to Sparkle in Your Domain…

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Your Home is Your Haven: 10 Ways to Sparkle in Your Domain…

2 Comments 28 March 2011

Your home should be your haven, your place of peace from the stress in the world around you.  Here are 10 simple & fun ways to add some “soul sparkle” to your domain… 1. Connect with nature. Being outdoors, having lunch outside, or even if it’s just to sit on your porch and watch the [...]

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If It’s Not Fresh Food, It’s Fast Food

Balance, Food

If It’s Not Fresh Food, It’s Fast Food

No Comments 10 March 2011

This post was inspired by Kenny and Taylor, hosts of Wake Up with Taylor on Cosmo radio. I was surfing XM radio on my drive up north, and happened to tune in right when they were talking about their co-worker giving up “fast food” for lent. She actually didn’t know if Pizza Hut would be [...]

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Sparkle in Your Community: Be a Good Neighbor

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Sparkle in Your Community: Be a Good Neighbor

2 Comments 05 February 2011

Here are 10 simple ways to “sparkle” in your community, and let your light shine from within!! 1. Show appreciation, publicly. Praise someone on a blog, in front of friends, in front of family, on a sign, or in some other public way. 2. Spend time at your local shelter, soup kitchen, senior center- don’t [...]

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What Strings Are You Attaching to Your Worth?

Balance, Life, Quotes, Self-Love

What Strings Are You Attaching to Your Worth?

2 Comments 31 January 2011

I was speaking with a dear friend yesterday, and we were talking about the way we each view our own “worth” and attach it something.  It’s kind of crazy when you think about it. I have 2 children- LuLu and the Little Man. They are precious- they have imaginations that run wild. We play, we [...]

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My Interview on Artistically Speaking Radio- Passion, Failure, Fear, Success, & Fun!

Balance, Life

My Interview on Artistically Speaking Radio- Passion, Failure, Fear, Success, & Fun!

1 Comment 10 January 2011

As you may recall, in October I teamed up with Enchanted Makeovers, the Cre8tive Sisterhood, and Kenmare School at the York Street Project for a retreat weekend in Jersey City. I met so many inspiring women, including Rebecca Parsons and Lyna Farkas. Both are part of the Cre8tive Sisterhood, amazing artists, and hosts of Artistically [...]

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Balance During the Holidays- My Segment from Better TV

Balance

Balance During the Holidays- My Segment from Better TV

No Comments 20 December 2010

I wanted to share this video from a segment I did on Better TV. I am talking about how to find balance when we are juggling a million things during the holidays, and how important it is to keep the meaning of the season at the forefront of everything we do!! This is From Better [...]

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A Cold Air Wake Up Call: Why Brain Dumping Works for Me

Balance, Life

A Cold Air Wake Up Call: Why Brain Dumping Works for Me

No Comments 16 December 2010

All I can say is “BRRRR” right about now- it’s been really cold! I actually love the chill in the air, it’s refreshing. And, it flat-out smacked me in the face yesterday. Let me explain: We were rushing around trying to get LuLu off to school, the Little Man gobbling his banana, and Lu slurping [...]

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I am a writer. speaker. dreamer. foodie. wife. mother. inspired girl...Inspirista is my term for living with passion and embracing inner style. I believe that nothing is impossible. Nothing. Nada. Zip. Zilch. I am very grateful that you are here.

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