I heart Frogmore Stew! Famous in the Low Country of South Carolina, Frogmore Stew (also known as Low Country Boil) is an amazing "all-in-one pot, all-you-can-eat buffet" of kielbasa and andouille sausages, crab legs, lobster tails, jumbo shrimp, crawfish, new potatoes and sweet corn cob boiled in Old Bay Seasoning and served with drawn white wine and lemon butter, a side dish of cole slaw and garlic bread. Yum!! The Stew is my favorite bec… Continue

Do you find yourself needing a vacation after Christmas vacation? Are you exhausted from all the shopping, running around, buying, wrapping, buying, wrapping, buying, wrapping? Let’s take a look at some simple ways to make this time of year one filled with joy and meaning.

At this time of year we all feel the tug (perhaps bombardment is a better word) from our culture to spend as much as possible. It’s as if we’re not OK if we aren’t practically killing ourselves, running up the national debt,… Continue

Achieving balance in your work and family life is about having a clear and focused mind, so that you can be free to give 100% in each area. You are free to be creative and make sound decisions, unhampered by outside stressors. Here are seven things to keep in mind:
1. Eliminate clutter in your head, work, and home space. Clean up shop! Get organized and put things in their place. Hire a professional organizer if you have to. But you can never be efficient if you are stepping over laundry, workin… Continue

Goals can never be accomplished if your spirit is malnourished and your outlook is bleak. Here are 10 ways to stay motivated:
1. Make a list of people you admire, are successful in the way you desire, and are examples of your values. Is there any one you can ask to be a mentor to you?
2. Consider joining or starting a support group that will give you a sense of community and a connection with people who share similar goals.
3. Post your goals and visuals in a visible place for you and others to… Continue

My ten year old had a mini meltdown the other morning. She couldn’t decide which shirt to wear with her jeans. Minutes before the school bus arrived and she was overwhelmed by the myriad of choices. She was distraught and paralyzed. “Mom help me! I can’t decide”.

We have all experienced a moment of choice, with options in front of us, and unsure of which path to take.

1. Pull back and get to the gut, your instincts, and what it is that makes you feel good. It’s true for everything, whether it’… Continue