Top 10 Ways to Get a Great Night’s Sleep
February 26, 2010
Yesterday I read on Rodale.com that a new study shows that not only are many insomniacs depressed, but also poor sleep might actually cause depression. I am fairly lucky in that I have always been a really good sleeper (except for those few first nights after I took over as CEO!. But I realize I have a pretty disciplined list of what… more
Comments (6)Fries from Scratch
February 24, 2010
Sometimes a girl just needs some fries—definitely with a burger, and maybe with some fish. So, when I am cooking at home and in desperate need of fries, I make this recipe, which is exceedingly simple, easy, and delicious. There have never been leftovers. Ever.
Ingredients:
6 potatoes
¼ cup olive oil
Salt to taste
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Wash the potatoes, and peel if the skins are gnarly, or just cut off the bad spots and… more
Comments (12)Eat Organic on a Budget—It Can Be Done!
February 22, 2010
Let’s start with full disclosure: I am not by nature a frugal shopper, nor a shopper on a budget. In fact, I’ve been known to make sales people gawk at me when my bill gets tallied (like when I drive an hour to the closest Whole Foods with a cooler in the back of my truck to stock up for months at a time). I am fortunate in that I don’t have to worry about my grocery bill. However, I know that lots of people do, including my mother-in-law, who would be a frugal shopper even if she were a… more
Comments (8)Top 5 Reasons NOT to Drink Soda
February 19, 2010
Talk of a “sugar tax” on soda has people all abuzz about whether it’s an American thing to financially punish people for drinking soda or not. I say go ahead and tax soda, and here are five good reasons why:
1, Soda is one more cause of the climate crisis. We have exported our carbon dioxide addiction all around the world. Just think of the costs in fuel to ship it—and the emissions produced. Maybe if we stop… more
Comments (15)Beyoncé and the True Cost of Beauty
February 17, 2010
I am not a huge fan of Beyoncé. I admire her, but her music isn’t really my cup of tea. I do, however, love People magazine. It’s my 20 minutes of mental erasure once a week. With the added bonus that it keeps me up-to-date on popular culture.
This week I was stunned when I saw this quote from Beyoncé:
“I’m always in pain! My earrings are heavy, and my heels are hurting—they hurt all the time. But you know you have to sacrifice for beauty. You just get kind of numb after a… more
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