Why Not Switch Things Up? Favorite Recipes from Greece and Morocco
We have now entered the second month of 2022, so there is no excuse but to start working on those New Year’s resolutions you set for yourself not too long ago! Whether that is working out more, becoming more introspective or increasing productivity, for a lot of us...
Reshaping What it Means to be Single: Creating a Life Filled with Love
When rewatching My Big Fat Greek Wedding the other day, I was struck by the beginning monologue of the protagonist, Toula Portokalos, when she said: “Nice Greek girls who don't find a husband, work in the family restaurant. So here I am, day after day, year after...
Share the Love: Delight a Book Lover on International Book Giving Day!
From an early age, books and stories of all kinds have been an important part of my life. I remember walking hand in hand with my mom to the children’s section of our small, public library where we would scan the shelves for Cam Jansen chapter books to see if we...
The Impact of Marvelous Mahalia Jackson: The Queen of Gospel Music
When you’re married to a singer like I am, you want to know who their influences were. Who did they listen to when they were developing their “voice” and which singers inspired them? Who did they most admire and learn from? I asked my husband these questions one...
Coretta Scott King: Her Life, Her Legacy
Coretta Scott King successfully aspired to be more than just the wife of famed civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “I am not a ceremonial symbol. I am an activist. I didn’t just emerge after Martin died – I was always there and involved,” she stated...
Expressions of Empathy, Loyalty, and Love: The Value of Friendships
Friends are often seen as the family you choose. Whether it’s your oldest friend from grade school or someone you’ve only recently bonded with, all your friendships are special in their own right. Friendships provide love, bonding, and happiness. Friends help you...
How Best to Take Care of Your Skin During the Harsh Winter Months
Personally, I love Lancôme products to keep my skin clear and healthy. The oily skin that haunted me as a teenager and when I tried to wear makeup has helped, with assistance from bottles of moisturizer and toner along with special hydration products, by providing...
Are You Investing in Your Wellness Retirement Plan? Know Your Risk to Help Prevent Heart Disease
I first learned about heart disease when my dad had a stroke. He was in his mid-60s, and I remember him saying that he'd been having chest discomfort for years but didn't think much of it because it was “just indigestion.” Then, after a year of declining health, my...
Celebrating Chinese New Year and the Year of the Tiger
Chinese New Year or Lunar New Year starts today on February 1! It is an exciting celebration for Chinese people. Not only do the Chinese celebrate the Lunar New Year, but other Asian countries celebrate it, too. The Chinese New Year is based on Chinese zodiac...
How to Reclaim Your Rhythm This February
With the new year officially in full swing, we can now focus on our newfound goals and the causes near and dear to our hearts. As American Heart Month begins this February, all of us at Her Nexx Chapter, Inc. could not be happier to partner with the American Heart...
Are You a Puzzler? Enjoy Brain Stimulation to Increase Your Memory and Lifespan
Lately, people have been spending a lot more time on their smartphones and tablets, perhaps without even realizing that those devices are not good for their brains. Puzzles are healthy while electronic devices such as these can be rather unhealthy. As we recognize...
Like to Build? Engaging Generations with Interlocking Creativity, It’s National Lego Day
As early as 1767 toys were made requiring the skill to build and the most notable would be the jigsaw puzzle. In 1913 the erector set emerged on the toy scene with a national advertising campaign in the Saturday Evening Post and Popular Mechanics. Frank Lloyd...
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