When you think of eating out in Washington, DC, the first thing that probably comes to mind is a ‘power lunch’ at a steakhouse on Capitol Hill. A power lunch is a working lunch at which people of influence discuss work or other important issues. My idea of a power lunch isn’t sitting around schmoozing […]
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Time doesn’t heal all wounds
52 weeks ago, on a beautiful Sunday morning in mid August, my aunt Annie passed away from colon cancer. I don’t usually get hung up on dates… but it’s hard not to once you’ve lost a loved one. It’s been said that ‘time heals all wounds,’ but this isn’t the case at all. The wounds […]
City of Hope Women’s Cancers program
Did you know that each year, more than 290,000 women will be diagnosed with breast and gynecological cancers and more than 67,000 will pass away from these all-too-prevalent cancers? I lost a dear aunt to cancer almost exactly one year ago, and my grandmother is now dying of cancer as well. Although a solemn subject […]
My Living Stories
My oldest daughter has her own iPod touch now, so I’m always looking for fun new apps to download. My Living Stories apps offer adorable animated storybooks that contain beautiful artwork and narration and are a great solution for entertaining on-the-go or as an aid for teaching children to read at home. Classic My Living Stories […]
Conagra Foods
There’s nothing more American than hosting a good old fashioned barbeque on the Fourth of July! This summer, three great ConAgra products can help put the final touches on your next backyard meal. Hot dogs are a given, right? Made with premium cuts of beef and no fillers, by-products, artificial flavors or colors, Hebrew National […]
Summer Vacation at a Residence Inn
I soooo need a vacation. Though flying to visit family is great and may seem like a getaway to some, I’d be happy with a weekend at a hotel. Just my husband and I. Yeah, that’ll never happen. So a family vacation it’ll be! Now the question is – where should we stay? Shacking up […]