Five Hidden Gems of Italy
Itching for an Italian getaway, but looking to take the road less traveled? Below are five off-the-beaten-path vacation destinations to add to your Italian bucket list. Otranto Often unheard of, Otranto in Italy’s southern Puglia region sits at the very end of Italy’s “heel” in the Salento peninsula. A tiny town with limited accommodations, Otranto […]
Keeping It Real: When all Hell Breaks Loose
When all hell breaks loose in your life, what is your initial reaction? I’m not asking what you want it to be. Truly, what is your “go to” reaction? Do you ever pray because you know you’re supposed to, but you don’t actually expect God to answer? (I’ve done that!) This thinking causes us to […]
Top 10 Fall Beauty Tips from Five Plastic Surgeons and Four Staff Members at Forsyth Plastic Surgery
BY ELLEN BASSETT Before you know it, we’ll be celebrating Thanksgiving and Christmas together, heading out to parties and reuniting with friends and family members we may not have seen for quite some time. So we asked the board-certified plastic surgeons and aestheticians at Forsyth Plastic Surgery and The VISTA for their Top 10 Fall Beauty […]
Smart Start: The Pre-K Priority
Research shows that high-quality, early learning through Pre-K better prepares children for kindergarten, increases test scores, and results in higher graduation rates and college attendance. So, why is access to affordable, quality Pre-K not a priority in Forsyth County? Well, now IT IS, thanks to the efforts of The Pre-K Priority, a collaborative of over […]
Enhancing Your Emotional Intelligence
Emotional Intelligence is the ability to recognize and understand emotions in ourselves and others, and our capability to use this awareness to manage our behavior and relationships. Put simply, it is the intelligent use of emotions. Most jobs involve working with other people so using our emotions intelligently is important. And of course, emotional intelligence […]
Twelve Tips for Dealing with Anxiety, Stress and Worry
Are you feeling anxious, stressed or worried? Or all of the above? I’m pretty sure you’re not alone. I will spare you the statistics but suffice it to say that many of us are experiencing one or all of these in our lives currently. These concepts are often confused. They are certainly BFFs but let’s […]
Best of Winston: Your Coffee Shop Checklist
New coffee shops are opening up with some frequency in Winston-Salem, but here are our tried-and-true favorites. Next time you need a caffeine fix or a place to do some work, try one of these local spots! (And make sure to follow us on social media @bestofwinston for more inside info on the local food […]
Chai Crazed? Here’s Why Chai: Health Benefits, Creative Recipes, and More of This Fall Fav
With exotic Indian heritage, masala chai is known as “spiced tea” in Hindi. Historically, chai stems from royal roots and is thought to be credited to a king in the noble royal court of India. Traditionally, chai was served both hot and cold. This sippable and savorable Ayurvedic ambrosia boasts a long list of health […]
Making Dollars, Making $ense: Analysis Paralysis?
I personally have found in today’s fast-paced world of information, the feeling of analysis paralysis can set in on one’s saving/investment plan. Information overload if you will. I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with a potential client who owned a local business. This individual was interviewing potential investment advisors and I could tell […]
Healthy Tips to Avoid and Combat Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian cancer is the 5th highest cancer killer among women and is responsible for more deaths than any other reproductive system cancer. It’s estimated that one out of every seventy-three women will develop ovarian cancer in their lifetime. With Ovarian Cancer Awareness month this fall, know the facts, spread awareness, and get healthier by taking […]
