lifestye
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Finding Peace: A Day at the Beach
There is nothing like a day at the beach or a walk along the shore, with waves lapping and the sun shining, to bring me peace. This week has been a busy one at the funeral home, but I headed out to the beach after work today, and I’m glad I did. On Long Island,…
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Summertime is the Best Time
Summer is truly a magical time filled with endless possibilities. I adore everything about it: the beach vibes, dining al fresco with friends, hunting for the perfect bathing suits and sandals, and picking out a fresh fragrance that captures the essence of the season. There’s something about summer that makes even the ordinary days feel…
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Five Favorite Finds
Trader Joe’s Sea Breeze Castile Hand Soap Made with olive and coconut oils, this limited offering hand soap is so summery and so affordable. Heavy Cream Body and Hair Fragrance Mist There’s nothing like real whipped cream, made from heavy cream, to elevate dessert. It’s equally as yummy on fruit as it is on cakes…
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Five Favorite Finds
Clarks Sunmaze Loop Sandals At the start of every beach season, I buy a new pair of Clark’s sandals. They are available in lots of fun colors, and it’s never easy to choose. But this year, Clarks’ new Pink/Multicolor SUNMAZE LOOP Sandals, which I spotted in DSW while shopping with my BFF, made it easy.…
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The Essential Role of Self-Care for Funeral Directors
As someone who wears multiple hats—funeral director, writer, and lifestyle blogger—my daily life is a blend of deep emotional engagement, creativity, and the pursuit of self-expression. Providing support to families during one of their most difficult times demands a mental fortitude that can often take its toll. In a field where sorrow is a constant…
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Dynamite Connections: A Funeral Director and Stuntwoman’s Friendship
There was a time when I was invited on talk shows around the country because of what was then considered a unique career for a woman: funeral director. One of those talk show appearances led to a close friendship. One April, I was invited to appear on Detroit’s popular morning show, Kelly & Company, along…