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Each year I pick a word representing my year and my intention for the year.  2010 brought me the word SIMPLICITY. This past year I de-cluttered my apartment and donated items that no longer served me.  De-cluttering taught me to really think about what I was buying and acquiring in my apartment. Since it took [...]

It’s hard to believe 2010 is almost over. As I was putting this collage together, I realized 2010 was my year of traveling to:   Scottsdale Arizona|Boston, Massachusetts|Honduras|Belize|Mexico|Bahamas| San Francisco, California|Berkeley, California|Sonoma Valley, California|Maryland|Philadelphia, Pennsylvania|Madison, Wisconsin I gathered a few of my favorite pictures that depicted the month (it was hard to choose just one).  [...]

I wrote these goals in January 2010 and at that time, these goals were what I set out to do this year.   I revisited my goals each quarter. I looked at my goals and realize some of them have fallen off my list.  My goals have changed since I last wrote this.  I realized my [...]

  Well this is it. The last health tip of 2010. I hope you enjoyed all of this year’s health tips. I will resume again in the new year. Stress can make the holiday season anything but merry. Fight anxiety by managing your time! This Monday, make a list of goals and plan ahead for [...]

Recipe for Christmas All Year Long   Take a heap of child-like wonder That opens up our eyes To the unexpected gifts in life- Each day a sweet surprise. Mix in fond appreciation For the people whom we know; Like festive Christmas candles, Each one has a special glow. Add some giggles and some laughter, [...]

We Did It! 100,000 Days of Clean Drinking Water Thanks to so many of you, Be Healthy, Be Well, Be Inspired has helped generate 100,000 days of clean drinking water through P&G Children’s Safe Drinking Water Program (P&G CSDW). We crossed the finish line with hundreds of other bloggers who embedded the P&G Clean Water Blogivation widget on [...]

I thought I would share a You Tube video from The Green Giant in case you want to take a break from all of the holiday shopping, gift wrapping, baking, and cooking. Enjoy!

Today, I have a guest post for you from Dr. Joanna Dolgoff.   The holiday season is always the busiest but that does not mean we need to forget how to eat healthy.  Before you head to Mc Donald’s or Burger King for convenience, think about what you are really eating. It’s easier to go to a [...]

Stay Dedicated!   Quote of the week: “The person who makes a success of living is one who sees his goal steadily and aims for it unswervingly. That’s dedication.” – Cecil B. DeMille Health Tip: Walk First, Stretch Later Forget stretching to limber up before your fitness walking. Instead, walk at an easy pace for [...]

This is my last holiday series. The topic is “How to Make an Asian Pear Margarita”. I am not advocating alcohol in my blog. I do believe if you drink responsibly, it’s all right to have alcoholic drinks. I hoped you enjoyed all three videos. If you are interested in more videos like these three, [...]

This is the second holiday series. This video is a demonstration on “How to Make Garlic Shrimp”.

 This is 1 of 3 holiday series I will present on my blog.  Some tips to save you time and money. Today’s topic is “How to Make your Fall Wreath into a Holiday Wreath”  

The weather is getting chiller here in the east coast. Brrrr….   Today’s health tip is about staying warm. Cold temperatures can cause serious health problems, especially in infants and elderly individuals. Stay dry and dress warmly in several layers of loose-fitting, tightly woven clothing.

picture taken in Banff National Park I have not been writing much on my blog because I am reflecting on the past year. I ask myself, “Am I at the place that I want to be in my life?” If not, “what can I do to change it?”  I constantly ask myself this question, “Am [...]

Quote of the week: “Keep your face to the sunshine and you never see the shadow.” – Helen Keller Health Tips of the Week: To thoroughly clean your raw vegetables, mix some pure apple cider vinegar with pure water and soak your vegetables well before eating. Be green. Dark green leafy vegetables are good sources [...]