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Have you guys got into British sweets yet? My husband is British so (obviously) I had to try them out. Here are my favorites in categories: Chocolate My favorites is the Cadburys dairy chocolate. I like it plain but my husband loves the Cadbury's  Fruit and Nut. Click here to view advert.   Biscuits McVities digestive biscuits, these are amazing with a cup of tea or coffee. Click here to view advert.   Chocolate Biscuits McVities Jaffa cakes. Nice and light sponge covered with chocolate with a sliver of orange. Yum.  Click here to view advert.   Cakes This is where...

I have just gotten off the phone with my retired 82 year young mother.   She recapped her week, the usual hair and nail appointments, shopping and lunch with friends.   She continued on about her upcoming plans and I listened in dismay.  "Oh, and I can't talk very long, honey, we've got people coming over for breakfast", "Bob", she screams in my ear, "did you order enough bagels?".  HOLD ON, did she fail to get the memo, you know, the one about a world wide pandemic?  What about social distancing? What about her underlying medical conditions? Role reversal kicked in. The kind professionals...

People often ask me "What are this seasons new trends?" or "What will you be wearing this season?"  No pun intended but this season I'll be spotted in animal print! While on my buying trips I've heard it said by many designers that animal print is the new black.  Frankly, the exotic print stands the test of time and has never been out of style for me.  So this year I am more than delighted that I have so many choices in exotic prints thanks to an explosion of the "trend".  One caveat, please don't overdue the lovely statement trend.   Feel...

There was a time when just plain water was not palatable to me.   I had gotten into the habit of adding flavored water enhancers to my Brita filtered water.   I was simply satisfied in the knowledge that I was using filtered water and keeping myself properly hydrated.  Quick and easy, I'd just give a squeeze and go!  As of late, I am more committed to a journey of self care as I suspect you all are!    So after researching some of the ingredients found in the water enhancers I felt the artificial and chemical concoctions were too questionable and risky to continue...

I am always researching and reading about nutrition.  I love exploring improved ways to get the most nutritionally dense value out of my meals.  Especially those that give me energy to get through my hectic, crazy day at the boutiques!   I do believe beauty comes from the inside out.  Who doesn't want an amazing complexion?   However, with every birthday, my focus has shifted toward healthier aging and getting a more anti-inflammatory, antioxidant rich diet.  Yes, I still want glowing skin but also want what we all hope for...a happy, healthy lifestyle! I am amazed and inspired everyday by the women who shop at my...