The expression, laughing through life and taking yourself less seriously sugarcoats life’s realities. There is something to the statement, as nothing beats spending time with fun people who evoke a good belly laugh in you whenever you’re around them. However, my suggestion is to have upbeat people in your life with realistic yet positive […]

I have never tried making a DIY coffee mask or for that matter heard of one. It did not initially appeal to me to smear coffee grounds all over my face just because countless cups of coffee are consumed each day around the world. However, because today is International Coffee Day, I decided to take […]

I own my identity as you own yours. On reflection, I am a composite of several of the women in my family. Each of these women possessed qualities I continuously incorporate into my life. Their virtues, values, positivity and even the way one of my grandmothers made fresh corn on the cob have impacted me […]

I asked my ultimate concierge about how to create strong relationships with your in-laws. He told me it is wise to treat them as good friends and include them as your family. Moreover, if they are great in-laws, go out of your way to be even greater. If they are not good in-laws, continue to […]

The main lesson I learned in college was ‘how to think.’ I would stress that above all else to my children and grands. While in college we study and learn; however, without the ability to be a good thinker, one never shines. College teaches young people to shine in many ways as they travel through […]