On Friday, I had the pleasure of interviewing India Hicks on my radio show, Up To The Minute with Nicole. It was such a pleasure to be able to spend a whole hour discussing her background, her family, her company and so much more. I am so in awe of India and all that she has accomplished. It was a wonderful kick off to my bday weekend!!! I had seen India’s Harbour Island home throughout the years in various shelter magazines but hearing first hand how she lives, raises her 5 children and entertains was a true treasure. I thought I would give you a glimpse of India’s home. We have a pact to share a cocktail on Harbour Island one day!!!!!. India, I hope to get there soon!!!!! Bon Weekend!!!
Starting a social media business is not easy…actually starting any business is not easy. Meet Barbara Cerf of PB and J consulting. Barbara “works with you to discover what should be done”. She helps you with developing and implementing and strategy. But best of all, you tell her what you want and she and her team, of her son Jarod and husband Peter (the three are the PB&J) will “make it happen”. Barbara and her team have been invaluable to me. They have supported me and advised me all the way for the past couple of years. I urge anyone starting or trying to grow a business to contact Barbara. As they say, “From strategy to implementation, we love to help our clients create successful brands, messages, and content. You give us your project, we’ll make it happen.” and they will!!!!!!
Here is an easy recipe that I know will be a family favorite. These Omelet Cups are so easy to make and soooo good…especially for these days that we are stuck inside! I served them for dinner with toasted bagels but they are great for weekend breakfast or brunch! Enjoy!!!
Omelet Cups right out of the oven, on a vintage Murano glass platter, from Twig Antiques!
Ingredients:
1 package frozen spinach (thawed)
12 eggs
1 small onion chopped
1 package shredded cheddar cheese
1 package pre-cooked bacon cut into small pieces bacon cut into small pieces
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
Mix ingredients in a large bowl
Using a small ladle fill a well greased cupcake/muffin tin, one by one, almost to the top
Bake for 20 minutes or until a cake tester comes out clean.
cool and serve
yields 17 cups
This fall my son will be heading off to college. This is so bittersweet. I am so happy that he is about to experience some of the best years of his life but I am devastated that he is leaving the nest. I recently listened to a interview with Julie Lythcott-Haims talk about her book How To Raise An Adult: Break Free of the Over-parenting Trap and Prepare your Kid for Success. Here is the synopsis of this must read book for parents:
In How to Raise an Adult, Julie Lythcott-Haims draws on research, on conversations with admissions officers, educators, and employers, and on her own insights as a mother and as a student dean to highlight the ways in which over-parenting harms children, their stressed-out parents, and society at large. While empathizing with the parental hopes and, especially, fears that lead to over-helping, Lythcott-Haims offers practical alternative strategies that underline the importance of allowing children to make their own mistakes and develop the resilience, resourcefulness, and inner determination necessary for success.
Relevant to parents of toddlers as well as of twentysomethings-and of special value to parents of teens-this book is a rallying cry for those who wish to ensure that the next generation can take charge of their own lives with competence and confidence.
To purchase this book click HERE
