ReDESIGNS by Ava It’s been around here a long time.
“I’m dreaming of a white Christmas. Just like the ones I used to know. Where the treetop glistens, and children listen to hear sleigh bells in the snow.”~ Irving Berlin “It’s been around here a long time” is a statement that my mom and I chuckle about at least once or twice when I am […]
Finding the Right Bra
According to research, 80% of women are wearing the wrong bra size. That means there is a good probability that one of those women could be you. Finding the right bra is about more than identifying your correct size and what is the most comfortable. It is about helping yourself to feel your best. When […]
“Vegan-ize the Holidays!”
Food is paramount for the holidays. Some may argue that homemade dishes make the holidays! But for vegans, and even aspiring vegans, eating during the holidays can feel like a trap. With all the meats, cheese, and other non-vegan foods that make up holiday food, it’s hard to remain faithful to a vegan diet—and some of us […]
Conflict: Calm It Down
We are t-minus zero days to the holiday season. It’s here, and with it inevitably comes parties and dinners, seeing and talking to folks you may not have seen for a while, and tiring travel. With all of that also comes conflict, potential arguments, disagreements, tears, and anger. Take a few moments to yourself to work […]
How Safe is Your Mani Pedi? Simple Safety Precautions for Your Next Trip to the Nail Salon
What girl doesn’t love to treat herself to a mani-pedi from time to time? Generations have viewed it as a typical girl’s day out and for some, a right of passage for a young girl. A trip to the spa or salon can leave you feeling relaxed, rejuvenated, and even feeling a little more secure […]
Holiday Giving – Families in Need
There is a family who is struggling and trying to make ends meet. Every month is a battle to keep the lights on, pay bills, and even buy food. Although they receive governmental assistance, they still come up short. As the holiday season approaches, they pace the floor and shake their heads, wondering how they […]
Holiday Card Hacks
Every holiday season, families everywhere are bombarded with boundless holiday cards from friends, family, even their dentist. But how do we get that holiday card magic to pop, while still on a budget and with the least amount of stress (if that is even possible)? Yes, we all enjoy the professional photos taken by magazine […]
Fictitious Characters Add to the Heart of Christmas
The tangible symbols of Christmas inspire the envelopment of familiarity and excitement. From the dusty boxes arises the decorations of light, wreath and tree. And, instantly, someone rejoices in saying, “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!” Through the need to follow tradition, we add beautiful touches such as baking cookies, singing carols and […]
Substituting Sunshine: Getting Enough Vitamin D This Winter
Typically, we spend more time indoors in the colder months as we turn up the heat and snuggle up by a warm fire. Some people can meet basic requirements for vitamin D through the sun, but this is often not as true in the colder months. Without the sun, we are not synthesizing vitamin D, […]
Overnight Oats to the Rescue
Meal prep can be the turning point of a normal week into a fantastic week. By eliminating the need to think about your food choices for the day (which can be daunting and impractical to do while also juggling life), it frees up your brain for more important things, such as killing it in your […]
