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Cabernet Sauvignon Meatball Appetizers

Cabernet Sauvignon Meatball Appetizers

I made these Cabernet Meatball Appetizers for our Open That Bottle Night Party last month and they were delicious! Before I get to the recipe, I should probably explain Open That Bottle Night. Many years ago, we read a romantic little book called Love By the Glass:...
Best Planners for 2021

Best Planners for 2021

Are you a planner addict? I have used a planner for what seems like forever. In fact, before they were available for purchase, I made my own using a small notebook, a tiny Hallmark calendar book (remember those??) and a wall calendar. I called it “my life in a...
Nine Fresh Ideas for a Romantic Valentine’s Day

Nine Fresh Ideas for a Romantic Valentine’s Day

Introduction   Many people say that Valentine’s Day, wedding anniversaries, your partner’s birthday are just ways that the greeting card, flower industry and chain jewelry stores capitalize on to sell more cheesy cards, overpriced roses, marked-up jewelry and...
What to Look for When Purchasing a New Mattress

What to Look for When Purchasing a New Mattress

Can you get a good night’s sleep on an old mattress? Possibly not! People spend an average of one-third of their lives on beds, which makes them the home’s most-used furniture piece. The average lifespan of mattresses is 6 to 8 years, according to The Sleep...
5 Ways to Stay Hopeful During Uncertain Times

5 Ways to Stay Hopeful During Uncertain Times

5 Ways to Stay Hopeful During Uncertain Times The inauguration may have left many people feeling more hopeful & uplifted, but for others, not so much. It’s not like waving a magic wand and having life suddenly become a bowl of cherries. It may take months or even...
Emergency Preparedness for Women Over 50 (and also for Caregivers)

Emergency Preparedness for Women Over 50 (and also for Caregivers)

Having lived in California for over 40 years and while working as an R.N., we were very aware of emergency preparedness. I once took a 2-day earthquake preparedness class and learned that there are many more items that should be included than those that are typically...