The standard Paloma is a refreshing cocktail made with one part tequila and three parts grapefruit soda. Add a splash of lime juice and a pinch of salt, and you’ve got yourself a classic. If you want...

Here we go again — the time of year that gave birth to the phrase ‘I need a vacation from my vacation’. With the seemingly endless parade of work parties, family gatherings and social engagements, it’s no...

As the leaves begin to deepen their hue, the cooler winds bring in the holiday season. During a time of cheer and good company, it’s easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of endless celebrations. The...

By Mary Southerland— Today’s Truth For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son (John 3:16, NIV). Friend to Friend Do you dread the Christmas holidays or do you look forward to...

By Susie Henderson— Christmas trees sparkling with lights and glittery ornaments are a special part of the Fairmont Hotels & Resorts holiday tradition. This season is also the time for giving, and Fairmont’s annual Trees of Hope...

By Mary Southerland− Today’s Truth Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard...

By Roxanne Oliver− Detoxification, or cleansing means eliminating toxic substances commonly found in the food and cleaning your kidneys, liver and colon. You can detoxify daily by not eating after sundown, weekly, monthly, or at the turn...

Thanksgiving marks the beginning of gluttony season for many women over 50, a time when even the most health-conscious Americans struggle to keep their hands off the cookie tray and their mouths from saying, no thanks, to...

By Barbara Spalding, MA, MS, RDN− Looking for a holiday dessert that’s a little different? Try this chocolate panna cotta – easy to make, delicious and only 195 calories per serving. What could be better for holiday...

By Dr. Monique Y. Wells− Christmas displays in stores seem to go up earlier every year, urging shoppers to start their holiday spending. That, along with commercials on television, advertisements in magazines, and seasonal reviews of the...

By Francesca Holmes− With Christmas almost around the corner, it’ll soon be time for you to grab a checklist and make sure you’ve done all the things you intended to. Decorating the house and yard is on...

It’s that time of year again. The invitation has arrived for a holiday party or dinner, and the suggested dress code is ‘Festive Attire’, or dressy casual, cocktail, or smart casual. Which makes me ask: who dresses...

By Ruth W. Crocker− I learned how to appear to look strong and hold myself together following the death of a loved one from my mother. I observed her after the death of my youngest brother from...

By Dixie Diamanti− Yesterday was Thanksgiving.   My  big beautiful family all met together  at my son’s house.   Looking  around the table I had to laugh to  myself as I studied each one.  It you  have ever seen...

By Cindy Shannon− It is amazing to me the level of stress experienced the minute Thanksgiving and Christmas decorations, advertisements and plans begin.  It is not supposed to be like this, I know, but when you have...

Let’s face it: Guys can be hard to buy for. Finding that perfect holiday gift can be quite the challenge and can add a lot of stress to this busy time of year. Thankfully, we’ve put together...