Say What? 3 Ways to Stop a Critic in Her Tracks

We’ve all heard the advice, “If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all.” So why do people feel the need to share their snarky judgments, back-handed compliments, and cutting put-downs? Screw turning the other cheek! When a critic sets her sights on you, use these tactics to stop her in…

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Link Roundup: January 26, 2013

This is a picture of one of my favorite mugs. I picked it up during my last trip to Asheville in November. Yep, I only bought it because my name is on it. Do you ever do that? Is your name common enough that you can find it on things like those personalized key chains…

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How to Make Someone’s Day (and Yours Too!)

Yesterday, I was cleaning out my email inbox when I saw my friend Annette’s weekly ezine. She’s the creator of Lighten Up! Weight Loss where she shares her unique perspective on diet-free living. Anyhoo, I opened her email and was greeted by a photo of her kissing her George Foreman grill! You know, the “Lean,…

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Lessons From the Farmers Market

On the weekends, Chris and I like to go to the farmers market on the Embarcadero by the Ferry Building. I’m always finding something new to try. Have you ever eaten a pluot? I’d never seen them before moving to California (they’re a cross between a plum and an apricot). Pluots are absolutely delicious, fresh,…

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