Posts by Helene Segura
Are your long work hours causing Vitamin D deficiency?
Were you aware that working your tail off indoors all day long can lead to Vitamin D deficiency? I was shocked when my doctor told me that I was severely Vitamin D deficient. The average level is above 50. Everyone should be above 30. My level was below 20! I eat healthy and walk every…
Read MoreCyber Security – Are you protected against an email virus that can destroy your system?
Here’s important cyber security news from Bryce Austin of TCE Strategy about a dangerous email virus that can make your IT crumble: “This month it is time to get a little further in the cybersecurity weeds than usual, because it’s important. The PGA was hit last week. A county in Alaska was hit the week…
Read MoreRecharging Our Productivity – What to Do in Porto, Portugal
One way of recharging the mind, body and soul (which increases your productivity!) is to take a break from your “regular life” and visit a place that’s completely different from your norm. That place for us in June of 2018 was Porto, Portugal. If Porto is the starting point for your trip, you can fly…
Read MoreMovies and Books about Spain
When we watch movies or documentaries, sometimes they spur my husband and me to put a destination on our travel bucket list. Such was the case when we watched a documentary about running with the bulls in Pamplona. We eventually decided to forego the risk of getting gored by large livestock, but we still wanted…
Read MoreFavorite Top Shelf Margarita Recipe – Judy 25’s
One of the keys to staying productive is to relax and recharge. One of my favorite ways to do this on a Saturday afternoon in the summer (or spring or fall) is to sip on my favorite top shelf margarita recipe, Judy 25’s. If you’re interested in trying out this method on any day in…
Read MoreMovies and Books about Portugal
When we watch movies or documentaries, sometimes they spur my husband and me to put a destination on our travel bucket list. Such was the case when watched the Portugal episode of Anthony Bourdain’s show, No Reservations, back in 2013. It took us awhile, but we finally made it to Portugal in 2018. Once we…
Read MoreWhat “Little Beirut” Taught Us About Priorities
A friend of ours invited us over to his house for a 4th of July barbecue and the neighborhood’s fireworks show, which we’d be able to see from the comfort and privacy of his backyard. He’s a terrific griller, and he also has some of the most comfortable patio furniture I’ve ever plopped down on,…
Read MoreChoosing Travel Clothes for Your Vacation
Taking a break from life is an important part of staying productive, but if you don’t wear the right travel clothes on your big get-away, discomfort and frustration might take all of the joy out of your vacation. If you’re like me and you have a hard time finding clothes that are of good quality,…
Read MoreChoosing Travel Shoes for Your Vacation
Taking a break from life is an important part of staying productive, but if you don’t wear the right travel shoes on your big get-away, sore feet might take all of the joy out of your vacation. If you’re like me and you have a hard time finding shoes that are of good quality, comfortable,…
Read MoreMinimalism – Decluttering Myths That Are Cluttering Your Mind
Writer Jane Chertoff of Realtor.com recently requested information related to minimalism: “I’m looking for ideas about common decluttering myths (ex: you have to give away everything you own to declutter) and explain why they are myths + what the truth is instead (ex: you can actually just throw away a few things per room and still…
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