Posts by Helene Segura
Movies 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…
Read MoreReview of Porto, Portugal Hotel – Douro Riverside Apartments
Getting away from it all allows our bodies and brains to take a break. Going on a vacation – no matter how long and no matter where – will do wonders for your productivity. But sometimes vacation planning, including finding a wonderful place to stay that won’t break the bank, can take a lot of…
Read MoreIndependence Day – Celebrate and Team Up
Our nation celebrates Independence Day every July 4th. Most folks think of this holiday as a grilling or swimming holiday. Fewer folks stop to think about the human costs of having this freedom and how grateful we all should be. Even fewer folks think about their own personal freedom – and the choices that they…
Read MoreDistractions and Scheduling – How to Improve Your Time Management Skills
Writer Laurie Huff of Quo Vadis interviewed me about how to improve time management skills. Since it’s information that everyone can benefit from, I thought I’d share a snippet of the interview where I answered questions about distractions and scheduling: These days when people are so busy and tasks are coming at them from all…
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