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Recharging Our Productivity – What to Do in Porto, Portugal

By Helene Segura | August 9, 2018 |

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…

Movies and Books about Spain

By Helene Segura | August 7, 2018 |

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…

Favorite Top Shelf Margarita Recipe – Judy 25’s

By Helene Segura | August 2, 2018 |

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…

Movies and Books about Portugal

By Helene Segura | July 31, 2018 |

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…

What “Little Beirut” Taught Us About Priorities

By Helene Segura | July 26, 2018 |

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,…

Choosing Travel Clothes for Your Vacation

By Helene Segura | July 19, 2018 |

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,…

Choosing Travel Shoes for Your Vacation

By Helene Segura | July 17, 2018 |

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,…

Minimalism – Decluttering Myths That Are Cluttering Your Mind

By Helene Segura | July 12, 2018 |

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…

Review of Porto, Portugal Hotel – Douro Riverside Apartments

By Helene Segura | July 10, 2018 |

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…

Independence Day – Celebrate and Team Up

By Helene Segura | July 3, 2018 |

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…

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