Category: living

I am now able to convey to her that I am very grateful for the way she raised me and she should let go of all worries as I am leading a very fulfilled life. This change in my paradigm shifted our interaction and in turn our relationship to a grateful, nurturing bond. Mother is now able to lean on me for support. For this, I will ever be thankful.

The quote, “Where there’s a will, there’s a way” is so true. Nothing comes easy in life. Just like the plants survived and bore fruits, we need to be persistent and enjoy the thrill of this life given by the Universe, and reward will follow.

If you can find baking soda in your bathroom cabinet, you have already taken a step closer to a new innovation in beauty care. Does it sound too exaggerated?

Less is better: this is the current trend. It is the same for skin care. This column is for those who believe that you must apply all of the skin care products in a certain order for healthy skin. The commercials rave about dramatic effects.

From long ago, rest for me was all about waking up late, laying back on a couch and catching up with movies and a few bags of chips all day long. However, my life pattern started to change when I began meditation. Since I emptied out my mind, the definition of rest had changed.

Even in situations when we are very satisfied with something, we commonly use this expression, ‘I am already full without food!’ Likewise, hunger that arises from emotions is referred to as ‘emotional hunger.’

Do you have leftover turkey from Thanksgiving dinner? Utilize the Thanksgiving leftovers by making this innovative white lasagna. Lasagna is a casual all-in-one meal that is easy to share and can feed a crowd. Enjoy with your friends and family!

What to do with the leftover cranberry sauce from Thanksgiving? Try this simple cranberry dessert pizza. The sweet cranberry sauce compliments the mascarpone cheese and cream cheese resulting in a simple and innovative way to utilize the leftovers.

Start your autumn this year with this chowder soup, a tropical twist to your traditional clam chowder soup. This chowder consists of coconut milk, resulting in a lighter chowder soup, compared to a traditional chowder soup that uses heavy cream.

Since a few years ago, there has been a quiet boom of ‘rooftop gardening’ in the cities of many countries. Many people believed that you could not even imagine having your own garden in a modern city where high rise buildings and apartments are fully packed.

It is not yet early autumn in Southern California, but the sweet scent of ripened figs on the fig tree in our backyard is attracting hummingbirds and beetles.