If you have a dishwasher, then you know that after a while an odor occurs that the dishes emit. The dishwasher looks clean after a full cycle, but the cups and bowls have a distinct stink! Then you waste water re-running a full load that was supposed to be clean. After a second wash,... Continue reading

The Best Way To CYA To Stop Your Butt From Eating Your Sundress For Lunch! Ok, ladies! We all know this issue. You pick a fun and flowing sundress to wear to the beach, a picnic, a garden party, and what happens? The breeze and your movements make your butt eat the dress! Ugh.... Continue reading

It's been a while since I've written a book review, and not because I haven't read a bunch, since I usually have about five books going at once. If I wrote about them all, this would be a blog only about books (not that that's a bad thing but I have lot more to... Continue reading

When we talk about love we usually refer to relationship-type of love, but today let's apply it to our relationship with "time." Time is that elusive, unknown quantity of space that we fill with all sorts of things. Some of those things enhance our experiences and some rob us of the things we love.... Continue reading

Part 28 of the Here We Are series, Live Your Life Out Loud It's another new year, and a new week has begun after the hype, holidays, and hurry of the past season. It is when we talk and think about time in a way that we don't during the rest of the year.... Continue reading

Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Happy Kwanzaa! Once again we are or have been busy running around, wrapping, gifting, shopping, listing, and all sorts of other expended energy for those special people in our lives. Lucky to be able to do this, and of course, luckier that there are people with whom we share... Continue reading

I either bought a card with this picture on it to give or received it... Either way, it carries my message at that time and today. I took a picture of it then because I knew I wanted to share it with the Here We Are readers, listeners, viewers, and Better Brighter Easier shoppers.... Continue reading

When Kelli Parisian, owner of Parisian's Pure Indulgence, asked me to do a video demonstration of her fabulous Sugared Butter Whip Exfoliating Body Polish, I said, "YES!" I love this product, and if you are regular reader of Here We Are, you know that I've shared my appreciation for its effectiveness in Sugared Butter... Continue reading

Wondering what to do with the clothes in your closet that haven't been worn in a while, still have the tags attached, and maybe no longer fit? POSHMARK is the answer for those who want to resell their clothes AND for those who want to shop. If this is news to you, Poshmark is... Continue reading

As we start the last unofficial week of the summer, it's time to maximize the opportunity for relaxation and re-evaluation of whatever stress you are carrying around. If you recognize that you are not relaxed, perhaps beating yourself up for the unfinished to-dos, or worrying about the upcoming busy fall season, just stop. Relax... Continue reading

A Product Review by Here We Are You know by now that when I find something I really like, I like to share it with you! Well, I couldn't wait to share this product after my trial usage. The Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Nail Color is Insta-Handy! It offers fast and fabulous nail color that... Continue reading

It's BBQ time and the cookin' is easy! Especially if you know the right time and temperatures to serve up sizzling hot and juicy food. When Jack Thompson, founder of BroBBQ, wrote to me and shared his very detailed infographic, I knew I had to share it with you. So for all the Here... Continue reading

Part 29 of the Here We Are series, Live Your Life Out Loud If you are having trouble managing it all... And by all, I mean the things that you want to do and the things that must get done, then this podcast is just what you need. We are already half way through... Continue reading

Part 28 of the Here We Are series, Live Your Life Out Loud Dear Kate, As I write this note to you, the surprise and shock of your recent passing is equal to the sadness I myself, and the world, felt upon learning of your decision. Hearing the news brought back memories of early... Continue reading

With all the confusion about the new General Data Protection Regulation as to what needs to be done, I'm reiterating the privacy policy for both Here We Are (HWA), and the e-commerce site, Better Brighter Easier(BBE). As per the Terms of Use for LUCIMAC Productions (the parent company of HWA & BBE) for both... Continue reading