July 11, 2020

3 Bad Health Habits You Should Stop Right Now

July 11, 2020/ Mary Webb

What is a habit? It’s something that we do over and over again, usually every day, or at least a few times per week. We become so used to doing it that it comes naturally and we don’t even think about it. The key to a healthy life lies in following many healthy habits every single day. By doing this, you constantly do healthy things that contribute to your overall wellbeing. On the other hand, an easy way to live an unhealthy life is to follow lots of bad habits. Unfortunately, we’re all guilty of slipping into bad habits without thinking about it. Here are some of the worst habits you should remove from your life immediately!

June 10, 2020

Practical Advice for Taking Care of Elderly Parents

June 10, 2020/ Mary Webb

I’ve written before about the pressure for people in mid-life taking care of aging parents. It can get tricky balancing your other responsibilities and ensuring you are there for your elderly parents. With time constraints and work pressures, it’s often difficult to find a spare moment for them. Many elderly people get lonely and bored. Human contact is so important for their wellbeing so it’s important to find practical ways to reach out to them.

May 30, 2020

Vacationing After COVID-19

May 30, 2020/ Mary Webb

Are you excited to travel after the COVID-19 lockdown? It is safe to say the way we travel and vacation will change dramatically. There is no escaping the future looks different than it did maybe six months ago. But that doesn't mean you need to forgo traveling or taking vacations; just adapt the way you do it.

May 24, 2020

5 Ways To Honor A Loved One That Has Passed

May 24, 2020/ Mary Webb

It can be hard to navigate through the troubled waters of grief but it can be comforting to find ways to honor your loved ones once they have passed.

Through finding ways to remember them, you’re finding solace in ways that you would not expect and it can play a huge part in the healing process and the acceptance phase.

May 19, 2020

Gift Buying Tips for Friends

May 19, 2020/ Mary Webb

Finding a good gift for your female friends can be frustrating. You want to get them something that reflects how much they mean to you and that they will enjoy. Whether you are buying a gift for the holidays or for another special occasion, here are some unique ideas to give you a nudge in the right direction.

May 06, 2020

5 Ways to Maintain Good Health & Wellbeing

May 06, 2020/ Mary Webb

Nothing in this life is more important than our health. The rapid nature of the modern world makes it easy to forget that fact, until recently. In truth, the COVID-19 pandemic has given us a new appreciation for life. So, if you've been guilty of taking your body for granted, now is the time to regain control.

So, what can be done to promote good health for years to come? Here are five things you need to do.

May 04, 2020

Tips To Help Improve Your Teeth

May 04, 2020/ Mary Webb

Your smile is one of the most attractive things about you and possibly the first thing other people will notice. So that makes your teeth one of the most important things you need to protect to keep looking vibrant and youthful. It’s important to look after your teeth as much as you can. Remember that once you’ve damaged those teeth, there’s really no going back. Here are some tips to help improve your teeth.

April 11, 2020

Common Causes Of Stress In Middle Aged People

April 11, 2020/ Mary Webb

Stress can cause so many different mental and physical health problems, and if you cannot find ways to unwind and relax, you will start to feel the effects. Unfortunately, a lot of people come to accept stress as a natural part of life and they don’t know how to deal with it.

March 04, 2020

Ham and Cheese? Or Peanut Butter and Jelly?

March 04, 2020/ Mary Webb

You’ve heard the term. The sandwich generation! In case you’re unsure, the definition for the sandwich generation is:

A generation of people, usually in their 40s to 70s, responsible for bringing up their own children and for the care of their aging parents.

For many of us in midlife, this is our reality.

December 05, 2019

5 Winter Skincare Remedies for Women over 40

December 05, 2019/ Mary Webb

By Terry Carrico

Undoubtedly, skincare is one of the major concerns during winters. Indoor heating, low humidity, and harsh temperatures often contribute to dry skin conditions. If you are over 40, you have to extra cautious regarding your skin. Well, the winter skincare regime for women who are above 40 doesn’t have to be complicated.

October 27, 2019

7 Self-Care Tips for Women in Mid-Life

October 27, 2019/ Mary Webb

Self-care has become the “It” word of the decade. There are thousands upon thousands of books available that promote self-care. Self-care Sundays have become ubiquitous. And you cannot go onto social media without being bombarded by self-care memes. But what is self-care?

September 23, 2019

Top 20 Fashion Trends for Fall 2019

September 23, 2019/ Mary Webb

It’s September! There is a crispness in the air. The leaves are starting to show the first sign of changing colors. Soon the green will be red, yellow and orange. The days are getting shorter, as we look forward to cozy evenings, and sweater weather.

December 03, 2018

Five Tips to Add a Little Sparkle to Your Holiday Party

December 03, 2018/ Mary Webb

Nothing says holiday to me more than a whole lot of sparkle. It may just be the time of year. The days are short and the nights are long. There is the shine of all the decorations everywhere you go. The lights outside our homes and the lights on our Christmas trees. And it goes all the way back to the original Christmas story, where the 3 wise men and the shepard’s were lead to the manger in Bethlehem by following the brightest and shiniest star in the sky.

November 12, 2018

Creating A Healthy Eating Plan That Works For You

November 12, 2018/ Mary Webb

A healthy diet plan plays an important role in ensuring that an individual looks good and feels good. A lot of people fail on their quest to lose weight and become healthier because their diet plan is one they struggle to stick to. Well-constructed healthy diet plans ensure that people do not stray. A healthy diet plan should not enslave the person following it. People often mistakenly think that healthy eating should be a chore. Instead, it should pump energy, fulfilment and motivation to the individual. You can enjoy eating healthily, and here is how…

November 06, 2018

Creative Ways To Improve Your Physical And Mental Wellbeing

November 06, 2018/ Mary Webb

When it comes to living healthily, it can be hard to motivate yourself to stick to a permanent routine. That’s because most of us aren’t excited by the idea of a healthy lifestyle. Eating well sounds boring, and exercise sounds like a chore. But that’s because you’re approaching a healthy routine in the wrong way. If you’re creative with the way in which you approach your daily routine then you can stick to healthy habits. These ideas might give you some inspiration.

November 05, 2018

Healthy Habits that You Need in Your Life Right Now

November 05, 2018/ Mary Webb

Living a healthy life can be difficult and this is especially the case when you have so much to do on a daily basis. You may feel as though you don’t have time to make a change and you may even feel as though anything you do is not going to have an impact on your life. This is not the case at all, and sometimes a simple change is all you need to really lead a healthier life.

November 04, 2018

Adventures in Camping....Or How to Find the Ends of the Earth

November 04, 2018/ Mary Webb

These words, by Lord Byron, were sent to me by my friend Nicola Gillam as a way to explain why she is so passionate about her adventure travels to some of the most natural and most unexplored areas in the world. I’m fascinated by what motivates people do such trips. Especially when the choices they make result in some difficulties or sacrifices. Take for example, the type of vacations Nicky likes to take. They put her in nature and amongst some of the most beautiful natural landscapes you can hope to see but, they also have her battling the elements and testing her body, her spirit, and her endurance. Not necessarily my idea of a vacation. Where I might choose a 5 star hotel and fine restaurants, Nicky loves to explore the great outdoors; unspoiled locations where roughing it doesn’t even begin to describe the experience.

October 29, 2018

Don't Let Your Workplace Injury Take Away Your Shine!

October 29, 2018/ Mary Webb

If you’re a fierce and dedicated career woman, it’s likely that you pour your heart and soul into what you do. You recognize the efforts of trailblazing women throughout history who have suffered and toiled to change attitudes and institutions just so that you can have a job. You have labored on despite the inequities of the workplace, the casual misogyny that all-too-often goes unchallenged in the break room or the gender pay gap that could (according to the World Economic Forum) still take over 200 years to close. Thus, when a workplace injury leaves you unable to do your job on a long term or even a short term basis, it can be a huge blow.

October 06, 2018

Reducing Stress Levels by Reducing Your Personal Debt

October 06, 2018/ Mary Webb

We should avoid feeling stressed in our day to day lives as much as possible. It has been found that stress can have profoundly negative impacts on our body, mood, and behavior! Common effects of stress on the body include:

● Headaches

● Muscle Tension

● Chest Pain