Some women dread the holidays. Truth bomb. Especially the single ladies. The girls amongst us traveling through the world sans children and spouses can feel lonely, out of place and third-wheelish. Two sisters came up with a solution to help those feeling stuck at this time of year to become "unstuck." "We created an alternative,… Continue reading Thanksgiving Fete…Chicks Only
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The Labyrinth of Love…
When you have a client experienced in all things mind, body, spirit, you listen when she makes suggestions based on acupuncture needles in your feet and pulse examination. She, after all, studied with the Dalai Lama's doctor and has well-being hookups to his monks. "You need a trip to the labyrinth," says she after studying… Continue reading The Labyrinth of Love…
Indulge A Widow…
I see the sign. My heart threatens to stop. Laetitia Pinot Noir Next Right. The scripted "L" is the one from the logo. I'm driving the California coast, crying child in the car. Okay, she's a young adult, but she's my child. Middle Chicken needs an apartment for a new job. We've spent two days… Continue reading Indulge A Widow…
There’s Magic In The Kitchen…
We ask Magic Zip Code's Deana, "Whats the most important room when selling a house?" She smiles and nods, of course it's the kitchen. So how do we sell if our kitchens are neither newly remodeled nor fitted with quartz and marble countertops? Yep, that's right. It used to be granite. Now it's quartz. And… Continue reading There’s Magic In The Kitchen…
Gila Monster Obsession…
Obsession starts small and then tightens its grip, threatening to strangle resistance. The more we try to wriggle free, the greater the hold. Kinda like a gila monster. Baby Chicken spent her sixth year fueled by a search for the elusive lizard known as Gila. She, fascinated by the strange creature, spent time in the… Continue reading Gila Monster Obsession…
Magic Downsize…
Does the thought of downsizing bring you down? Your house is the place the kids grew up. All your stuff is here. You know all the neighbors. It's home. But think of what you could do with all that extra money. And less--or no--yard work, pool maintenance and tree trimming. And the cleaning, oh my.… Continue reading Magic Downsize…
The Great Butter Debate…
I went to a friend's house once and she had cheese in a cabinet. Not a block of Velveeta--cheese; like a hunk of cheddar you buy at Safeway. Not fancy cheese from a monger, who might advise you to keep it on the counter as it's so damn yummy, it'll be gone in two days.… Continue reading The Great Butter Debate…
There’s Magic in Staging…
As for perfect jobs, how about staging homes? Decorating, arranging and OCDing all over someone else's home with the sole purpose of making it look good without spending your own money? Am I dreaming? It is indeed a real thing, a real job (How to get? Advise please.) that makes homes sell faster, for more… Continue reading There’s Magic in Staging…
Wisdom Through Sweat…
I'd like to say wisdom comes through some sort of deep exercise. Nah, truth is, on the surface of the sun lifting a martini glass can cause one to break into a sweat. What's a girl to do? Reflect on some deep thoughts from our favorite life coach Lauren. She's got some wise words for… Continue reading Wisdom Through Sweat…
Yoga With Open-Toed Shoes…
Healthy lifestyle circles me like Australian sharks. Since I choose exercise as often as I would choose diving with sharp toothed sea creatures, this can be an irritant. With every move, or non move, I am reminded to eat right, exercise, breathe deeply, and tend to mind, body, spirit connection. I'd like to say cancer… Continue reading Yoga With Open-Toed Shoes…
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