I suffer from severely dry skin in the winter. No matter how many lotions I try nothing seems to work so I came up with a homemade sea salt scrub that hydrated and exfoliated my skin. After falling in love with this recipe I realized it makes a great gift too. I filled a 8oz mason jar almost to the top with a 50/50 mixture of sea salt and Epsom salt. I found... [Read more...]

I recently purchased a rosemary plant for my apartment. I love cooking with rosemary and saw no reason why I couldn't get it fresh from my own plant. I've had this little guy for about 3 weeks and it has already doubled in size. I was letting it get established in it's new home but I think it's time to start using it and trim it back. Here are some cool facts... [Read more...]

Do you ever just feel like you need a positive change or a pick-me-up? Here are some helpful tips on proven ways to be Happy. 1. Learn to quickly rejuvenate In the rush of everyday life, you'll often find yourself racing from one event to the other, with almost no time in between. What can you do to refresh and rejuvenate in just 20 minutes? This quick routine... [Read more...]

Join the Estates at Heathbrooke this Saturday on the Tennis courts from 12pm-3pm for a chance to meet local businesses. There will be a lot of cool stuff so don't miss out.  Read More →

We love our residents and hope your Valentine's Days is filled with lots of happiness  Read More →

Peanut butter takes me back to my college days when I would run across campus with a jar of peanut butter just eating it with a spoon. While I still love it but I've decided I need a more grown up option for my peanut butter cravings. That is what led me to almond butter. It's got a different flavor but it's still good. Plus it's healthier for you. Have you ever... [Read more...]

It's hard to believe but you can lower your cholesterol, fight off free radicals, reduce your risk for heart disease and cancer and improve your mood just by eating superfoods. These foods have lots of nutrients and are packed with disease fighting powers. Here are some of the top superfoods. Be sure to get your daily dose. Pumpkin Salmon Soy Spinach Tea (green... [Read more...]

Ingredients * 4 ciabatta rolls, halved horizontally * 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided, plus more for drizzling * Whole grain mustard * 8 ounces Fontina cheese, shredded, divided * 12 ounces sliced white mushrooms * 2 tablespoons chopped shallots * 3 garlic cloves, pressed * 2 cups shredded roast chicken * 1 5-ounce... [Read more...]

I am one of the millions of people who vowed to lose weight this year. And it seems like I was on track for a couple weeks but I have already fallen off the wagon. Everyday I find myself saying “We’ll tomorrow I’ll do better.” Yeah right. That tomorrow never seems to come. How are you doing with your New Years Resolution? Read More →