#1 secret to surviving the college tour in two words: spa day

My youngest daughter, a senior in high school, decided that it only made sense to visit every college and university to which she will apply this fall. “But, doesn’t it make even more sense to visit once you get an acceptance letter?” I queried (hopefully) back in January of her sophomore year when she started … Continue Reading

fashion flash! the best of everything in style, health, beauty, travel and so much more!

I’m tickled pink to be hosting FASHION FLASH this week. In case you didn’t already know (but I’m sure you must!), FASHION FLASH is a bunch of bodacious bloggers who focus on women over 40! Each week, one of us hosts FASHION FLASH and publishes all the best of everything you need to know about … Continue Reading

berlin style: why you want it & how to get it

When my husband, Howard, turned 60 this fall, I gave him a trip to Berlin. Rivaling London and Paris, the German capital has emerged as a mecca for food, historical sightseeing (of course) and fashion. Did I have an ulterior motive? Absolutely! Though Howard’s primary interest is architecture, I hoped he would help me capture the clothing … Continue Reading