How Do I Motivate Myself?

One of the most common struggles I hear from my clients is regarding self-motivation. How often have you found yourself grappling with how to get yourself moving along the path towards accomplishing something that you have repeatedly identified as being something you want to make happen? I want to offer you some coaching ideas about [...]

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Basil Ricotta Frittata

14 oz good quality tater tot. I prefer the Alexia brand (seriously) Crispy Seasoned Potato Puff: Garlic & Black Pepper. Prepare these according to package directions in oven. 1 T butter 8 Eggs 15 oz part skim Ricotta 8 oz grated Gruyere Cheese ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon fresh black pepper ¾ cup thinly sliced [...]

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Minestrone Soup

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Strategies for having the life you want: Pie & Gratitude

“With the rising of the sun you ask, what will I make of this new day?” – Oprah I can’t think of better November topics with Thanksgiving almost here than Pie and Gratitude! In October I was invited to attend Oprah’s Life You Want Weekend. It was set up like a classroom / workshop and [...]

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“I’m Late! I’m Late!”

Whenever I have a client come to me for help with being on time, I cringe because I too share this problem. Regardless of how early I start my day, I typically begin slipping into a pattern of falling behind schedule which has a tendency to snowball until there is a break in the day [...]

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Potato, Leek & Zucchini Soup

Fall is here! And Soup is on the menu! This soup is one of the most requested dinners in my home. I like to serve it with a big green salad and a biscuit. Ingredients 2-3 Leeks Olive Oil 2-3 sprigs Thyme 2 1/2 pounds Potatoes (I like the thin skinned yellow ones) 3 1/2 pounds [...]

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Sundays Family Table

Sundays are when my kitchen is happening. My typical weekdays don’t get me walking in the door until just before 7:00 so I have to be ready for action well in advance. I typically have 3 main recipes picked out and shopped for on Saturdays. My goal is to have a dinner to serve Sunday [...]

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How to Get More Hours in Your Day

So with Fall in full swing I know my calendar is feeling a bit tight and I wanted to refresh on some of the key strategies for increasing productivity. Each of us has the same 24 hours in a given day and how we manage this resource greatly impacts our quality of life and success [...]

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Tostada Tuesdays

On Tuesdays we have Tostadas.  It’s a tradition we started with our next door neighbors years ago.  Sometimes we eat together, and sometimes it is just us.  Either way we always look forward to Tostada Tuesday. Below is a list of some of our favorite toppers: Bearitos Tostada Shells Romaine Lettuce Diced Tomatoes Corn Salsa [...]

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Personality Advantages

Would you like to know your top two personality advantages? I always work to help my clients be able to identify their strengths. Knowing what we are naturally good at helps us identify how we can be most successful as well as what assets we can draw from to navigate life challenges. I recently was [...]

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