Within travel trends: boutique hotels and villas take over
Forget the vast resort and all-purpose itinerary. Today’s gorgeous travelers want something far more personal. A recent survey of over 500 Newbeauty Readers found that *boutique hotels and private villas lead the charge, with 36.4% favoring the charm and intimacy of boutiques and 37.5% opting for villa privacy and exclusivity. The message is clear. Design […]
Flow State: How to enter a zone
We are very likely experienced through mindfulness practices, so our normal state is not one of the flow, but one of the wanderings of the mind. Whenever we practice being, we begin to shift our attention periodically, focusing our attention on the present moment whenever our minds wander. It’s similar to paying attention to engagement. […]
How to get the best night’s sleep
I admit I’m sleeping a little, and I’ve been there since my child was born! Here are some of my sleep aids and how to get the best night’s sleep. What does it actually look like when you wake up? )) I think I’m still recovering since my child (currently 6 and 12) was a […]
Excellent Best Cookbook Pre-Order Bonus Recipes
My brand new book was released on September 23, 2025, with the best release and I am celebrating with something special just for you! Pre-order the book and get access to an exclusive bonus cookie book filled with recipes you won’t find anywhere else. These recipes were created to show how good, better, best ways […]
Sloppy Joe Meatballs
Turn my classic sloppy jaws into juicy, tasty meatballs! Simmered in my tangy homemade sauce, these sloppy Joe Meatballs are perfect for using toothpicks in bowls or sandwiches for dinner, or as a match day appetizer. Can’t wait for you to try this recipe in your own kitchen ❤️❤️. High in protein – to be […]
Featured Gardener: Sammy Stringer
Image courtesy of Sammy Stringer When Sammy (@insammysgarden_) bought her first home in 2019, she had zero gardening experience. Fast forward a few years ago, she transformed her horned garden into a cottage-style shelter filled with dahlias, fox gloves and pollinator-friendly plants, winning medals at the RHS and BBC Gardeners World Live Shows. Discover how […]
Autumn recipe: How to make oil-hardened olives
As autumn whispers in our day and night, the olives are ripe somewhere. And it predicts my mouth and turns it into water. Oil-hardened olives are waiting for you. My olive investigative adventure began this cold January. I was presented with a small fresh crop of ripe black olives from Rachel Prince, a talented professional […]