Author Archives: Andrea Albert-Merovich

Smart Sponsor: Lebo Skin Care Center talks about belly fat

If you’re one of many dealing with stubborn belly fat, you are not alone. Sometimes it seems that no matter how hard you work out and how well you eat, progress in that unfortunately nicknamed area (the muffin top) is … Continue reading

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File this soup under Ah-mazing!

Kitchen magic…it doesn’t happen very often for me. For as many recipes I try, I must sadly admit that I am not a good cook; I just get lucky sometimes. I’m a much better baker. My love of desserts helps … Continue reading

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Smart Sponsor: Lebo Skin Care Center Talks About Cellulite

If you’ve ever been plagued by cellulite, you are not alone. At least 8 out of 10 women deal with it to some degree. That dimpled skin has the power to make us cringe at the mere thought of shorts … Continue reading

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Mmmmm! Chocolate Cake Donuts Topped with Nutella

Valentine’s Day is tomorrow. Are you ready? I tend to struggle when it comes to buying presents for Zach. It’s not that I don’t know him…it’s that I know his dream presents are way out of my price range. A … Continue reading

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Smart Sponsor: Engagement Rings with Personality by The Watchmaker’s Daughter

Okay ladies, let’s talk about engagement rings. If you think there might be one in your future, wouldn’t you want a little say in the ring he picks for you? After all, you’re going to be wearing it forever so … Continue reading

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Smart Sponsor: Lebo Skin Care Center Talks About Adult Acne

Of all the things people want to leave behind in their teenage years, acne has to be at the top of the list. For nearly 30% of women and 20% of men, those awkward breakouts don’t stay in your teenage … Continue reading

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Homemade Tortilla Chips! Olé!

I love homemade tortilla chips – paired with fresh salsa or crumbled into soup. Even better, I love homemade tortilla chips fresh out of the oven when they’re all warm and crispy. Today’s recipe from Kristin Rosenau over at The … Continue reading

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Winos Unite for Valentine’s Day!

My husband loves a good microbrew. To him, it’s not just “beer” – it is lager, stout, ale, IPA, so on and so forth. It’s not all that different from the way I approach wine and its umpteen varieties. If … Continue reading

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Smart Sponsor: Lebo Skin Care Center on permanent makeup

It irks me in movies and TV shows when actresses wake up looking beautiful and made up after a long night’s sleep. Who goes to bed with makeup on their face? Growing up, my mom taught me the importance of … Continue reading

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A recipe for the love of carbs!

Gift registries. For the bride and groom who put these together, it’s a way to ensure they do not receive multiple toasters, mixers, so on and so forth. At every wedding, there are a handful of guests who go rogue … Continue reading

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