by Dove Rose | Jan 21, 2021 | Expert Advice, Featured |
High Standards… The other day I made a mistake and accidentally forgot to plug in the proper cable for my microphone and my music to be heard for my online Zoom class. The experience was still fine as they heard me through the computer but it was not ideal.... 
by Jean Trebek | Jan 19, 2021 | Featured, Reliable Recipes |
An Easy, Delicious Stir-Fry Creation! Hands down, this Chicken Curry recipe is my family’s very favorite stir-fry dish. I obtained it from Hugh Carpenter, his book entitled, Pacific Flavors. I love stir-fry dishes because it can be prepared the night before and... 
by Cheryl Farrell | Jan 17, 2021 | Featured, Guest Writers |
When we planned the themes for 2021, we couldn’t have foreseen the events that would occur and how much the word freedom would come to mean to all of us, especially now. Thank you, Cheryl, for your insightful reflections. What Freedom Means Martin Luther King,... 
by Jean Trebek | Jan 15, 2021 | Charity, Education, Featured, Interviews |
“Compassion is EmpathyPlus Action” —Jeff Weiner, Executive Chairman of LinkedIn and Founder of The Compassion Project The Trebek Family Foundation, always looks for ways to help educational programs that are truly worthwhile. Danny Bemel from UBS, reached out to me... 
by insidewink | Jan 11, 2021 | Education, Featured, Videos |
The Compassion Project Founded by LinkedIn’s Executive Chairman, Jeff Weiner, and designed by social impact innovator, EVERFI, The Compassion Project motivates children to see “compassion” as an action word, teaches kindness, patience and social emotional learning... 
by Amy McLaughlin-Margolis | Jan 9, 2021 | Expert Advice, Featured |
“It’s normal to have challenges and big feelings and you can still experience emotional freedom. It can all co-exist.” Amy McLaughlin-Margolis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Co-Founder/Director of Santa Monica Counseling in California. She... 
by Jean Trebek | Jan 5, 2021 | Featured, Reliable Recipes |
Healthy Italian Wedding Soup January is National Soup Month! And what better way to start off this soup celebration then with a tasty Italian offering? My entire family enjoys this Italian Wedding Soup with tender meatballs made from ground chicken, lots of veggies... 
by Elvira G. Aletta, Ph.D | Dec 31, 2020 | Expert Advice, Featured, Guest Writers |
I’m not blaming anyone. It’s part of our current feel good culture to try to find a remedy for whatever is ailing us. It’s just so hard during this pandemic when ALL of us are somewhat depressed, somewhat anxious and somewhat needing really badly to get away from it... 
by Jean Trebek | Dec 20, 2020 | Featured, Reliable Recipes |
Three Trebek family holiday cookies that are sure to make a beautiful gifts! Now that that holidays are upon us, how about gifting a homemade decorative tin of these mouthwatering chocolate chip cookies that are the creation of Nigella Lawson? I’ve been known... 
by insidewink | Dec 19, 2020 | Everyday Hero, Featured |
From One Mom and Her Daughter to a National Organization Lasagna Love is a pandemic compassion story – where one person helps another and it catches on. It all started small in Rhiannon Menn’s kitchen as she and her daughter made an extra few lasagnas for... 
by insidewink | Dec 18, 2020 | Featured, Happy Headlines |
Wow, what a year this has been! From the futile searches for toilet paper to Murder Hornets to an election season like no other we’ve known in our lifetime and everything in between…we know it may be hard to believe, but a lot of good things happened in 2020! There... 
by Amy McLaughlin-Margolis | Dec 16, 2020 | Expert Advice, Featured, Guest Writers |
I love insidewink’s latest theme, Being Present. At first glance it seems so simple… “Yeah, yeah… I know how to be present… just breathe, be ‘mindful’, be here now… blah, blah, blah”. But is it really that simple? How present are we, actually? Amy... 
by Dove Rose | Dec 13, 2020 | Expert Advice, Featured |
How we face every moment has an impact on us and others… and in every moment we have a choice. 5 tips to stay grounded through challenging moments when you ask – do I Scream or Smile? Being present can conjure up images of a mindfulness retreat, or that... 
by insidewink | Dec 11, 2020 | Featured, Staff Picks |
Share the good with these great holiday gift ideas! We have some real holiday finds for you—From hot chocolate and moonshine to jewelry to tools to headphones. Great stocking stuffer and holiday gift ideas! jean trebek recommends Midnight Moon Apple Pie If you saw... 
by Lisa Rogers | Dec 9, 2020 | Expert Advice, Featured, Guest Writers |
In her continuing series chronicling her journey away from one-use plastic, Lisa Rogers takes a look at water bottles. Does Drinking Water Have to be Linked to One-Use Plastic? That the single most fundamental need for our survival on a daily basis has become so... 
by Jean Trebek | Dec 7, 2020 | Featured, Reliable Recipes |
Roasted Parsnip and Pear Soup Recipe Creamy, Nutty Comfort Food Soup is always considered a comfort food and this recipe certainly fits the bill. I love the sweet/nutty flavor of roasted parsnips and when paired with roasted pears, it gives this soup an extra charming... 
by insidewink | Dec 5, 2020 | And Another Thing ..., Expert Advice, Featured |
4 Simple Holiday Wellness Tips Celebrate the season without losing your marbles or abandoning health & fitness goals. Take time to recharge, set limits and check in with yourself so you can actually enjoy the holidays! FITNESS 1. Unplug from the Fitness Apps.... 
by Jean Trebek | Nov 30, 2020 | Charity, Everyday Hero, Featured |
We Can Save The Wolves! “With our passion and programs, it is our greatest intention to expose the truth, educate and eradicate the myths and misconceptions about this magnificent, essential, yet most cast aside creature, the Wolf.” donate It’s... 
by Alison Martin | Nov 25, 2020 | Expert Advice, Featured, Interviews, Videos |
insidewink co-founders, Jean Trebek and Alison Martin, discuss being grateful even in the midst of the messiness of life with Kristi Nelson, Executive Director of gratefulness.org and author of “Wake Up Grateful” “My practice is grateful living. And... 
by Alison Martin | Nov 22, 2020 | Artists, Featured, Great Reads |
Joanne Kimes is the author of the “Sucks” book series whose titles include Pregnancy Sucks, Dating Sucks, Dieting Sucks, Grammar Sucks, Potty Training Sucks, Breastfeeding Sucks, Menopause Sucks, Bedtime Sucks and Christmas Sucks. Joanne Kimes makes me... 