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Matrimony Monday

By Melissa | Published: January 4, 2010
This morning I logged online to find several stories about Matrimony Monday. Apparently today is the year’s biggest day of wedding planning.   Thinking back to my own wedding nearly 5 years ago, I remember feeling really relaxed about my wedding planning. Likely it was because my husband and I decided to do a destination wedding in Barbados and [...]
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Five Healthy Holiday Tips

By Melissa | Published: December 24, 2009
The holidays are here and if you’re anything like me, you’re probably scrambling around cooking food, wrapping gifts and heading out for last-minute shopping (I still can’t figure out why I always forget something!)   In the midst of holiday craziness, it’s very easy to forget your health. Fortunately, it’s even easier to sneak those healthy habits back [...]
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Enjoying Life’s Little Pleasures

By Melissa | Published: July 1, 2009
Do you ever have those moments that just make you smile? I had one the other day. I was sitting outside in my backyard swing on a breezy, yet sunny day, coffee in one hand and my favorite magazine (Self Magazine!) in the other. While I normally would just live in the moment, I actually stopped [...]
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Seven Ways to Feel Happy Now!

By Melissa | Published: May 3, 2009
Have you ever had one of those days? I did – last week in fact. And it wasn’t pretty. Fortunately I made the commitment to get happy, and get happy fast, by making a list of everything I could do right away to restore my mood immediately! Have Sex I’ll be honest – I thought about [...]
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5 Ways Neurotic People Can Relax

By Melissa | Published: April 20, 2009
  I’m a neurotic mess and often find it difficult to sit back and just relax. I’ve tried yoga and meditation. I tried reading the Power of Now but my mind kept wandering to all of the things I had to accomplish. Here’s what I do that never fails to make me feel at peace: 1. Workout Walking, [...]
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