Single girls (and Mickey Rourke) love their lapdogs: they find them comforting, as well as cool fashion accessories. But is there a dark side to this? Are lapdogs allowing some people to avoid risky real entanglements?
For those who ask the question, ‘Which came first the chicken or the egg?’, there is the derivative question, […]
Last weekend I went to one of my favorite places–Miami. I grew up there on a small island, just off the coast, called Key Biscayne. I wouldn’t trade my early years there for anything on earth. Back then the island was a sleepy little place where bicycles were the main mode of transportation and everyone on the […]
The most interesting thing about studies regarding happiness is the way people define happiness. In my experience as an advice columnist, people are happy for different reasons, and what they consider to be happiness varies from family to family and often micro-culture to micro-culture.
The problem with happiness is that it is not a state that […]
The trend in tipping is that more people are tipped than ever before. Why? Because there are more people in our lives. We’re much more interactive than ever before.
We have tech support guys, hair stylists, hair colorists, nutritionists, accupuncturists, yoga teachers, kids’ doctors, kid’s piano teachers, kid’s Little League coaches and more.
Many people tip doormen, […]
The secret to any sucess is:
1. balance
2. expectations
Balance is important because as you go through life, you add on and take off different factors like a boyfriend or girlfriend, a spouse, a part time job, a full time job, a child, an illness, a raise, being fired — the list goes on and on. […]
Need a fast, easy, no-sewing-required repairs for common clothing conundrums (i.e., torn seams, droopy hems, holes, short pant legs, too tight waistbands, etc.)? If so, this one’s for you….
Tape, chalk and safety pins should be the mantra of any woman who cares about how she looks. No matter how wonderful your tailor, how fabulous your […]
Six tips for how to be good friend in hard times and awkward situations — friends divorcing, recovering from miscarriages, death in the family, being fired, etc.
How To Be A Good Friend In Times Of Need
Tip #1: Listen. Don’t judge. Don’t give your opinion. Just listen.
Tip #2: Try and understand. Don’t say what you would […]
Bras.
A good push up bra, a good everyday bra and a good sports bra are your basics. The right bra will leave you free to forget your breasts, so he can think about them!
* Unless you have prohibitively large breasts, a good push up bra is flattering, fun and a great enhancer for your wardrobe. […]
1. Why should you “hire a coach”?
Anyone will benefit from hiring a coach if they are in a place in their life where they feel stuck or in a rut, and don’t know how to get out. When you can’t help yourself, it’s wise to go to someone else for help. A coach is […]
HIRING A NANNY — TIPS AND ADVICE
* Decide what your needs are. Do you need part time help? Live in help? Monday through Friday help?
* Decide the best combo for your employee. Is hiring one person the best thing to do? Hiring someone for a five or 6 or 7 day a week job may […]