Nourishing Nibbles

#NourishingNibbles centers on getting back in touch with your oldest friend – YOU!  This offering features a mix of intimate views from the lives of people who are thriving, expanding boundaries, and exploring the power of gratitude and appreciation.

Wednesday’s Spicy Morsels: Your Desire

Submitted by Angela S. Oysters, chocolate and ginger are all famous aphrodisiacs, but here are some that you may not have heard of:   Asparagus.  French newlyweds dined on three courses of asparagus the night before their wedding.  It’s packed with potassium, calcium...

Ralph H. Blum

"There is a calmness to a life lived in gratitude, a quiet joy."

Tuesday’s Wellness Tonic: All About Your Diet

Submitted by Yvette F. Sugar is everywhere.  I thought I was aware of what I was eating, but a new friend with food allergies has forced me to check every single label. So, there I was standing in the supermarket, picking up item after item and putting them back on...

Monday’s Financial Feast: Bad Work Habits

Contributed by Nadine P. There are many habits in the workplace that we can fall into that can hurt us in the long run.  Habits can be hard to break but holding on to them only hurts oneself.  Here are the top five habits that can hurt you in the workplace:...

Friday’s Culture Casserole: Blue Hill’s not Just Hype!

Contributed by Donna Marie My friend and I were delighted with our experience at Blue Hill.  From the simple yet elegant decor to our outstanding waitress' excellent suggestion to share the soup so we could enjoy more of the fabulous choices on the menu without...

Thursday’s Nourishing Nibbles: Forgiveness

Contributed by Noreen Sumpter, Personal Life Coach     Q: I have a hard time forgiving myself for things I have done in the past and forgiving others for what they did to me. How can I let things go?  -- George.  What about you? Are there any past pains you are...

Wednesday’s Spicy Morsels: What Do You Need?

Contributed by Rachel On TV and in the movies, sex seems so easy.  Everyone has a great time without ever saying a word. But in reality, sometimes we are confused about how to please our partner and how to express our own desires.  What will my partner think of me if...

Tuesday’s Wellness Tonic: Unhealthy Habits That Can Make You Fat

Contributed to Sally H. While many of us have eliminated (or curbed) our unhealthy eating habits, there are some habits we are unaware of that are just as bad for our waistlines as the obvious ones. Low fat food. Low fat foods replace harmless fats with bad...

Stephen Covey

"Our ultimate freedom is the right and power to decide how anybody or anything outside ourselves will affect us."

Monday’s Financial Feast: Breaking Bad Money Habits

Contributed by Sandra T. I have had some bad money habits and realized it was time to break them.  Some were harder than others but one thing was clear to me: it was definitely time to make a change. Here’s are some steps that I have taken: Decide what works for me....

Hay House

" Before you speak:  THINK. T - Is it true?H - Is it helpful?I - Is it inspiring?N - Is it necessary?K - Is it kind?"   

Brian Tracy

"Ask for what you want. Ask for help, ask for input, ask for advice and ideas - but don't be afraid to ask."

Friends of Mustard Seed Benefit Luncheon: Sunday, 9/30/12 – 12:30 pm

Contributed by Donna Marie   Friends of Mustard Seed Communities is hosting its 22nd Annual Benefit Luncheon on September 30, 2012 at the New York Hilton Hotel and, like many charitable organizations these days, this organization needs your help more than ever....

Friday’s Culture Casserole: Beauty is Not Skin Deep!

Contributed by Alex F. How much do looks matter? A lot.  When we meet someone, we know nothing about them.  There are likely to be no hints of their morals, ethics or personality.  We don’t know what they are interested in, what their family is like or what they do...

Julia Cameron

"Each of us has an inner dream that we can unfold if we will just have the courage to admit what it is. And the faith to trust our own admission. The admitting is often very difficult."

Thursday’s Nourishing Nibbles: Date Like You Mean It! Event

Hosted by Noreen Sumpter, Personal Life Coach    Come to my dating event and change from "me" to "we." On September 25th starting at 7 pm, you will be able to meet other like-minded singles over cocktails and nibbles.  Noreen Sumpter will be talking about how to...

Owen Waters

"The best model for unconditional love is right above you in the daytime sky. The sun shines on everyone alike, without any judgment."

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