Maria Sette
The Art of Love {after almost a decade}
My husband and I have been married for 6 1/2 years, together for almost a decade. Since Valentine's Day is just around the corner, I've been thinking a lot about what makes our relationship work....
Why I Meal Plan
Every Sunday morning, after I’ve served breakfast, I have a routine that I’ve grown to love. I grab my cup of coffee, a pencil and my meal planning worksheet and get to work. In...
How to Beat the Winter Blues
You can probably imagine that January is the most depressing month of the year, but have you ever heard about Blue Monday, January 19, 2015? Many people consider it to be the most depressing day of...
2014 Year End Review
It's hard to believe the calendar has flipped to December already, and Halloween and Thanksgiving are memories, with Christmas knocking at the door. As I decorated my house this week, I began to think...
Thanksgiving Traditions
Anyone who knows me well knows I love Thanksgiving. It's my favorite holiday...what's not to like, all you have to do it eat! The month between Halloween (my least favorite holiday) and Thanksgiving is full...
Why Venting is Healthy
In general I’m an upbeat person. In fact, many of my lifelong friends refer to me as the Pollyanna of the group. Having said that, I do love a good venting session. Who doesn’t?
When I...
Lazy Money Saving Tips
It’s hard to believe the holiday shopping season is upon us. Whether you celebrate Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Boxing Day, or just have a lot of family events coming up, wouldn’t it be nice to...
Crockpot Recipes to the Rescue
I must admit, I never even heard of a crockpot until I was in my twenties. Once we met however, it was love at first meal. My crockpot is one of my most valued...
Fall in Love with Fall
When I was young, summer was definitely my favorite season. However, as an adult, my opinion has changed. (This may be due to the fact that I met my husband, got engaged, and married...
Training 101: Heavy Hitting Boxing and Fitness
I learned the difference between training and workout when I started working with Paul, owner of Heavy Hitting Boxing and Fitness, almost ten years ago.
Do you know the difference? Honestly, it took me a...