One cannot (or rather, should not!) visit Cancun without going to at least one of the Mayan ruins scattered across the Yucatan Peninsula. Hence, on… Read More »A Day in the Great Mayan City of Chichen Itza
I am quite ambivalent about all-inclusive resorts. On the one hand, staying in one is a real treat, a rare luxury. Unlike active vacations that require… Read More »The Downsides of All-Inclusive Buffets
We all have these days (weeks, sometimes!) when things just get really busy. We run around all day, doing the things we need to do,… Read More »In Need of a Quick Dinner? Try a Spinach and Puff Pastry Roll!
If you visited my blog before, you might notice it looks somewhat different this time. That’s because earlier in the week I moved it from Blogger… Read More »A New Website: Moving My Blog to WordPress
It’s that time of year again, with Valentine’s Day just around the corner. If you are like me, and I think many of us in… Read More »The Neglected Art of Self Love: Remember to Take Care of Yourself!
It took only a day or two of rain and some strong winds to strip the glory off the maple tree that inspired my Falling… Read More »Falling Leaves Don’t Only Inspire: The Art of Composting
There are many things to be grateful for, and many ways to express gratitude. And while we should all be continuously thankful for the little… Read More »Our Thanksgiving Tradition: Visualizing Gratitude
I used to try and bake a challah every Friday. Well, almost every Friday. I love waking up on Saturday mornings to a fresh slice… Read More »On Friday Bake a Challah!