6 Alexa Skills to Help You Make your Holiday Prep Easier and Smarter

Posted on November 21, 2016 by Toni Marie

feature-musicCue Andy William’s “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year.”

“It’s the hap-happiest season of all… with those holiday greetings and gay happy meetings… when friends come to call.  It’s the hap-happiest season of all…  There’ll be parties for hosting, marshmallows for toasting and caroling out in the snow.”

Yes, now that Thanksgiving is really close, now is the perfect time to plan for the upcoming holidays.  Thanks to how modern technology is today, prepping for the holidays is now smarter, easier and more innovative. Continue reading →

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Top 5 Cities to Spend Thanksgiving Day

Posted on November 18, 2016 by Toni Marie

While Thanksgiving is a great time for family members to come together, some may want to travel to get away from the stress of party planning and prepping.  We’re only one week away from this year’s Thanksgiving Day but that’s still enough time to have a quick getaway (wow that rhymed).  Depending on where you live, some of the best cities to celebrate Thanksgiving are no more than just a car drive away.  Whether you love to watch parades, want outdoor adventure or enjoy feasting on Thanksgiving day, I’ve rounded up a list of locations to celebrate this special occasion. Continue reading →

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Strength Training Tips for Baby Boomers to Improve Mental Health

Posted on November 15, 2016 by Toni Marie

Aside from the physical benefits of strength training such as improving balance & posture, boosting energy levels, strengthening bones and developing well-toned muscles, did you know that it also benefits cognitive health?  The Journal of the American Geriatrics Society published a study that shows a significant improvement of cognitive function as a result from strength gains after resistance training in older adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI). Continue reading →

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Top Picks from Oprah’s Favorite Things

Posted on November 10, 2016 by Toni Marie

oft16_landing_hero-_cb526388398_Well it’s that time of the year when the 62-year-old media mogul, Oprah Winfrey, releases her annual list of favorite things.  The list includes 101 curated items from edibles to gizmos, culinary tools to skincare essentials – all perfect the gift-giving (and personal shopping) season.  If you want some holiday gift ideas or just want to look for something new to buy for yourself, keep on reading and I’ll round up my top picks from Oprah’s Favorite Things. Continue reading →

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How to Throw a Chic & Modern Thanksgiving Party

Posted on November 8, 2016 by Toni Marie

81slkceqagl-_sy500_Are you looking for ways to transform your Thanksgiving Party this year?  From decorations to fun and games,  I’ll give you some tips and tricks on how you can throw a fab and modern Thanksgiving Party that your guest will surely approve of (without giving up the tradition, of course). Continue reading →

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