Thanks Given
A Poem
by Meghan Donahue

Clasp a hand,
say hello
Set the plates...
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The Face of Grace
by Rosanne Coury
Days shorten. Cold creeps into my bones.Leaves gently touch my face before landing gracefully on the ground.... Continue reading...

Simple Steps to Seasonal Sanity
by Laura K. Bryant
Ah, the holidays. They’re approaching quickly. Talk to most women, and they already feel... Continue reading...

Appreciate Your Body - Don't Overdo It at the Gym!
by Judith Nemes
Many women are putting in overtime in workouts at the gym this time of year in anticipation of the extra eating and drinking that will inevitably occur at parties and family gatherings during the holiday season. They hope the additional ... Continue reading...

The Athlete’s Kitchen: Weight Reduction Tips from the American Dietetic Association
by Nancy Clark, MS RD CSS
As an athlete, you are likely lean and fit. But with more than 60 percent of Americans being overweight or obese, you undoubtedly know someone ... Continue reading...

Honoring Your Partner
by Daisy Simmons
Every weekday evening, as the clock strikes 6 o’clock, family chore wheels around the world ... Continue reading...

Got Vegetables? Farm to School Lunch Programs Lead the Way
by Dana Demas
It’s a question that haunts any parent out there: How do you get a child to eat her broccoli? … Continue reading...

5 Ways to Save in Style: EcoFashion for Now and Forever
by Dana Demas

Everything is coming up organic! It’s certainly true of fashion. While all-things-green dance in the national spotlight, it’s not just what we eat, how much we recycle... Continue reading...

Woman of Style:
Christine Ott
by Daisy Simmons

Many of us possess a secret artistic talent or ambition, latent after years of other responsibilities crowding our minds... Continue reading...

Designing a Senior-Friendly Home
by Don Goncalves
Given the option, most older Americans want to stay in the their current homes... Continue reading...

Professionalize Your Kitchen Without Stress or Mess
by Beth Dellegrazie
You TiVo the Food Network, have the grocery store on speed dial and compile the best recipes this side of the Atlantic. ... Continue reading...

Five Steps to Financial Freedom Before the Holidays
by Daisy Simmons
As the holidays approach, we often find ourselves loosening our grip on our pocketbooks, preparing to show our loved ones that we care by spending beyond our means... Continue reading...

Handbags for Your Inner Fashionista
by Cece Feinberg
Designed for the contemporary woman on the go, these gorgeous bags feature tucked away... Continue reading...

Stop and Smell the Lotus
by Christine Lilly
Bigger is better. Or so I thought, as I climbed aboard a beaten and tattered bicycle rickshaw for a ride through the congested streets of Varanassi—a dusty Indian village situated on the banks of the famed holy river, the Ganges. Our destination was a religious Hindu ceremony on its banks at sunset. Continue reading...

Day Tripper
by Daisy Simmons
When leaves glow amber and crimson, curling up and bending like old roadmaps, Chicagoans know it’s time to head outdoors and out of town to enjoy some of our area’s best autumn offerings. A spontaneous day trip is sometimes just what we over-scheduled city-folk need... Continue reading...

SPARK! Raising Awareness for CFS
by Sara L. Collins
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a complex chronic illness that results in profound fatigue and a number of other debilitating symptoms. Continue reading...

Seven Reasons to Visit Your Public Library This Fall
by Megan Sheils
For some, the library is a place to get lost in books; for others... Continue reading...

EARTH TALK
by Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine
Getting a large institution or corporation on board with recycling is no easy job... Continue reading...

This Month's Good Reads
by Falise Platt
The Art of theSnowflake;.
The Power of Kindness;
The Everything Green Book;
The Ultimate Cookie Book;
The Reef;
Discover Wellness;
How to Cook Everything Vegetarian;
The Complete Book of Aunts.
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Home for the Holidays with the Berghoff Family Cookbook
by Sharon Meyers

Paging through the newly released Berghoff Family Cookbook is like coming home to my own memories... Continue reading...

Keeping It Simple with Alice Waters
by Sharon Meyers
For more than thirty years, Alice Waters has remained simply inspired by what she terms “the right ingredients and the conviviality of the table.” Her latest book, Keeping It Simple, reflects both her joy in simplicity and her evolution as an author. Continue reading...

Mindy Berkson: Building Families and Achieving Dreams
by Lori Keenan
When a couple tries to get pregnant, they often set milestones for themselves... Continue reading...

November IT Girl Finds
by IT Girl
apepazzashoes.com;
bonniemarcus.com;
buyolympia.com;
cyndislist.com;
totallybamboo.com;
sakuraofamerica.com.
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The Patron Saint of Bad Behavior
by Sarah Schaffner
My four-year-old Saint Bernard, Auggie, was recently expelled from obedience school for “behavioral issues.”... Continue reading...