Category: Living
We Must Have This Controversial Conversation
It will be uncomfortable, but it’s essential that we have an honest, informed conversation about the proper role of government in a perceived public h [...]
Can You Still Retire Soon?
The gains in the market have lasted for 15 straight months, and now the thrill of the ride has been swept from under our feet. I have started to go th [...]
Microneedling: The Natural Alternative for Anti-Aging Skincare
Microneedling is a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure used to treat skin concerns via collagen production. This treatment may help those looking to [...]
The Sun: Your Most Beautiful Adversary?
Ah yes, here comes the sun. So warm, so beautiful, so life giving.
How can such a beautiful, blazing star cause so much damage?
Let’s look at the fa [...]
Realize Your Dreams Through Financial Planning
Almost a year ago an accomplished doctor and her successful businessman husband entrusted me to be their Certified Financial Planner and Private Wealt [...]
Phones & Finances: Making the Smart Call
On a recent road trip, I stopped at a store and saw something that I hadn't seen in a while, a pay phone. As I slowly picked up the handle, memories [...]
Stop Skin Suicide
I’ve come to realize through conversations with clients that looking in the mirror can strike fear and embarrassment for some individuals. Most of us [...]
Why You Need a Mission Statement!
As human beings, we are hungry for meaning. We desperately want and need to feel as though we have figured out how to live so that our lives matter. W [...]
Share Your Financial Abundance Tax-Efficiently
With Thanksgiving and the holidays on the horizon, there’s lots of focus this time of year on gratefulness, abundance, and sharing with others. As yo [...]
Local & Natural Bath Products for the Holidays at Farm to Bath
Farm to Bath started with our daughter, Katie, who has severe cerebral palsy and is highly sensitive to chemicals in cleaning products. I used to buy [...]
4 Financial Strategies for Changing Careers
Here in Connecticut, October is known for its transitions. As temperatures dip and the air becomes crisp, leaves on trees change colors from vibrant [...]
The Sun: Your Most Beautiful Adversary?
Ah yes, here comes the sun. So warm, so beautiful, so life giving.
How can such a beautiful, blazing star cause so much damage?
Let’s look at the fac [...]
3 Financial Planning Strategies for Couples
Recently a woman in her 40s approached me to talk at the end of a financial workshop that I delivered. With tears in her eyes she said simply, “Thank [...]
N.E.D. (No Evidence of Disease) Plays at Ridgefield Playhouse on September 20th
I had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Nimesh Nagarsheth, Gynecologic Oncologist and drummer and percussionist of N.E.D., to learn more about thi [...]
Softer Skin Than You’ve Had in Years
I had the pleasure of sitting down with Spa Director - Clinical Aesthetician, Laura Duffany, at The Spa at Litchfield Hills to talk about the hottest [...]
Does Your Skin Resemble a Plum Or a Prune?
You’re asleep; and you’re having a nightmare. You walk to your bathroom mirror; you look up and you see your face 25 years older than it really is. I [...]
Three Perspectives on Financial Independence
On a recent bright Sunday afternoon, five women and I enjoyed wine, cheese, coffee, and amazing conversation. Normally you don’t think of “coffee” wit [...]
Dump Him! Find The Financial Advisor Who Is Right For You
You know the feeling. You don’t look forward to talking to him like you used to. When you see him, he smiles and nods, but you sense that he’s not r [...]
Getting to the Root Cause of Clutter
All of us at one time or another can live amongst the midst of clutter. There can be many reasons why the clutter happens in our life but there is tr [...]
Do You Know Your Financial Health Vital Signs?
You know the drill. Every time you go to your doctor’s office for a consultation, there are certain vital signs that are always measured: your weight [...]
Why Are All Skin Creams White?
If you think about it, most if not all skin creams are white. Ever wonder why? You see, base creams are used to initially make it feel like you are a [...]
Fat Chance: An Evening of Conversation and Story with Lisa Lampanelli at Ridgefield Playhouse
With a career that spanned more than 30 years, Lisa Lampanelli was a constant on the comedy scene. With numerous tours, Grammy nominations, and nation [...]
Monetize Your Mission…Through Marketing Your Solutions
Benjamin Franklin is quoted as saying, “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail. This is incredibly true, even in your small business. I recentl [...]
Monetize Your Mission…Through Marketing Your Solutions
Most holistic business owners dread knowing their financial position and as a result, your level of abundance is directly impacted. This month’s colum [...]