Find Your Happy Place

No one devalues the importance of the health of body, mind, and soul, but I find that the mind isn’t given as much special treatment as it deserves. Both understimulation and overstimulation can cause such things as depression, loss of interest, and anxiety.

Ode To A Scrunchie

I’m about to admit something that will risk my reputation as a stylish woman. But too bad…I simply have to pay tribute to a hair accessory that in my opinion has gotten a bad rap.

40 Is Not The New 30

I’m so sick of hearing 40 is the new 30. 40 is 40. Twice as old as 20. Halfway to 80. There’s nothing new about 40. The only thing new is our obsession with age and our inability to take pride in being older and wiser than we were a decade ago.

Perfume: Looking for Lilacs

If you love flowers and grew up in the Midwest or the Northeast at this time of year your thoughts are likely turning to lilacs. I grew up in Connecticut, and one whiff of a lilac blossom will immediately transport me nostalgically back to the springs of my childhood.

Lipstick: My Feel-Good Drug

Lipstick. It’s such a bland word for the one item of makeup that can change my whole outlook on life with a simple smear. It’s the magical wand that not only brightens my overall look, but state of mind.

The Dos and Don’ts of Diet Disappointment

We all get discouraged or disappointed at some point when it comes to our body image and what we would prefer to look like. We are never the weight we want until we look back and wish we were that weight again.

The World of Eau de Cologne

One of the things I enjoy most about perfume is that there is always something new to try and something new to learn. When people ask me why I enjoy researching and writing about fragrance I tell them it’s a lot like wine. Perfumers are like winemakers, fragrance houses are like vineyards, and the different types of scents are like varietals.

Learning from Dad’s Heart Attack

A week before I learned that my father had a heart attack, he called and told me this: “Life will throw traps your way when everything you’ve ever wanted is just beyond your reach….but sometimes you have to be strong and say no to the things you think you need.”

Spring Nail Polish Trends 2012

Now, I know there’s a lot of “nail art” trending out there, and florals are huge for spring, but this article is just going to talk about color… all the hot colors to wear this spring.

Tips For Staying Healthy…From a Teacher, Who Ought To Know

With the Center for Disease Control reporting this week that the flu is widespread in ten states and regional in another twenty, and it’s a particularly bad strain, it’s time to really take care of ourselves.

Two memorable school-health-related anecdotes:

Discovering New Perfume at Home: Two Weeks of Samples


The Teen Sceen: Prom Season

It’s that time of year – Prom Season! Lots of girls are wondering what color dress to buy, how long, how much, and most importantly where to look for it. There are some people that just simply know where to start. That’s where I come in.