by Kaydee Tuff You don’t really think about what it means to be thankful until faced with unexpected adversity. This became very real for Healthcare Network of Southwest Florida parent Megan Murphy with the impending birth of her third child. Megan’s first two pregnancies had been very normal so she was alarmed when she began […]
by Caryn Hacker-Buechel, ACSW, DCSW “At the end of every day” began David Lawrence Center’s board certified adult, child and adolescent psychiatrist, Dr. Maribel Rivera, “I know I’ve made a difference” in the lives of the underserved migrant farm workers and their families living in the rural community of Immokalee, which sits 30 miles east […]
by Karen Coney Coplin “There is something permanent, and something extremely profound, in ow ning a home.” – Kenny Guinn, late Nevada governor Since 1978, Habitat for Humanity of Collier County has heeded the call of both the permanent and the profound while building over 1,600 “simple, decent” homes for Naples and Immokalee residents. This […]
Key Luxury Builders principals Dino Vlahos and George Vlahos built an esteemed reputation while working for award-winning custom-home builders in Southwest Florida for the past 22, years. With there 50 years of combined experience Key Luxury Builders possess the expertise, authority, and commitment to delivering the highest level of quality and service through uncompromised building […]
by Patrice Magrath Co-founder McKenney Home Care The relationship between, food, thought and biology and how they influence overall health, especially your brain is increasingly being explored. Margaret Wehrenberg, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and author of “The Anxious Brain” and “The 10 Best-Ever Anxiety Management Techniques” is one of my favorite authors on the topic. […]
by Kelly Merritt and Kathleen Farrell When J.R.R. Tolkien wrote the line, “If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world,” he probably wasn’t talking about sister restaurants Mereday’s Fine Dining and Alto Live Jazz Kitchen in Naples. But both places sure embody what he […]
The Naples Players have a summer full of music and comedy in store for all to enjoy. The fun begins with Stage 2 Improv, performed in the Tobye Studio June 5 – 21 at Sugden Community Theatre on 5th Avenue South. Now in its second year, Naples-based improvisational theatre group, Stage 2 Improv, is at […]
Beauty, comfort, functionality, flow, organization, symmetry, lighting, ventilation, trends, storage, appliances, essentials and wishes. What do all these terms have in common? They are just some of the ideas, thoughts and processes a professional kitchen designer is required to consider long before the actual design begins. What exactly does a kitchen designer do? A kitchen […]
Guess what, your grandmother was right. Washing your hair with beer is good for it. Beer is loaded with malts and hops, and is packed with protein. Proteins strengthen your hair and are used in shampoos as volumizers. And of course beer contains alcohol (what’s the point otherwise) which contains sugars and vitamin B, that […]
Posture is something that is observed from the head down to your toes. Many people think it is merely sticking your chest out and holding your head up but there is more. Proper posture should be easy as we are stacked over our own base of support. Unfortunately, prolonged habitual deviations from the upright lead […]