It may not be the scientific word for it, but one day I looked up and was back in my body. I could feel the clothes on my back. I had the urge to accessorize them. I felt a little more like myself. I had reassociated. Over the past year, I learned that grief could […]
Congratulations, Portia! Please tell us about the focus of your new book, “Things To Do While Missing You.” Thank you! I’m very excited about the opportunity to speak on my new book. This book was a journey to create and focuses on healthy expressions of grief, particularly those we can introduce to children to honor […]
How many of us, still in the working universe, think we need coffee to boost our energy and jump-start the day? How many of us wake up with a fuzzy brain and think a shot of java will do it for us?When your energy level falls into the red zone, you probably reach for our […]
Most people I speak to want to be in good health and live long lives. However, as you age, it becomes more crucial for you to take an active role in your health. Be the leader and advocate for your health and well-being. When you are in your 20s and 30s, you can often get […]
The holidays are here, and it’s my favorite time of the year. I have many memories of cooking and making fruit cakes with my mom. For those unaware of what a traditional West Indian fruit cake is, imagine a cake made with raisins, currants, prunes, and orange peel. The fruits are steamed and soaked in […]
As we approach the year’s end, it is an excellent time to examine, redefine or re-set your vision of success. Or, as my teenage grandson says to me, “How’s it going, Gran?” December brings many deep, personal emotions that resonate far beyond the holiday season. Some of these feelings relate to holiday preparations, buying gifts […]
Year after year, we are bombarded with questions about our goals for the upcoming year. Social media posts like “New Year, New Me” are cued up as we speak. We all have the right idea to make positive changes. However, have you planned for them? Few people plan for the things they want to manifest […]
Chocolate is a favorite of almost any season and celebration. After making chocolate bars and Bonbons for the first time I can honestly day I will never purchase store bought chocolate again. Cocoa is made from the cocoa tree which is grown in the tropics and is one of the most prized trees in the […]
The holidays would not be the same without some form of dish with green beans. These beans are very high in vitamin A, C and K and are excellent sources of fiber and folic acid. Ingredients 1 pk petite French beans 1 tsp olive oil Dash Pink Himalayan Salt 2 cloves of garlic ( finely […]
During the holidays almost every dinner table will have some type of cranberry sauce. This sauce is super easy to make and you will not want to buy store bought any more. The taste is superb and you can make it in 15 minutes. Cranberries are loaded with antioxidants and nutrients so they are definitely […]