Candice Horbacz

There are days that don’t go exactly as planned. They are more often than not filled with anxious, stress-inducing episodes. Normally, people who go through these days come home tired, weak, and irritable. And while there are a number of stress-relieving tech-niques out there, not many are quite as rewarding as cooking. Image source: sharpbrains.com  Cooking can be one of the most fulfilling and rewarding hobbies. Learning the art first can take a bit of time, but once a person is prepared, the whole endeavor can be as relax-ing as say, a day on the beach. It can be done at a leisurely pace, where one can learn as well as execute simple instructions. Cooking can calm the mind by leading it away from any thoughts of a hard day at work. The smell of the food alone, provides natural aroma-therapy that causes the body to relax more. Image source: sharpbrains.com The person cooking has complete control of the outcome of the activity, since cooking a meal can lead to sever...

The holidays are here and for those of you who still have yet to buy the perfect gift for your wife or girlfriend, below is a list of some of the best gifts out there today for that special woman in your life. Image source: neimanmarcus.com Skin care : Every woman appreciates good skin care products – and it doesn’t get any better than the Luminous Melting Cleanser and the Exfoliating Instant Facial from Goop by Juice Beauty . The cleanser removes dirt and makeup and keeps skin incredibly moisturized and glowing, while the instant facial brings a brightness to the skin via natural acids that eliminate dead skin cells. The Rockstud leather pump : This 100mm leather pump by Valentino Garavani is made of smooth calf leather and features a Rockstuds trim collar. Made in Italy, it also has a 4” covered heel and pointed toe, with a smooth outsole. However, Garavani shoes are a bit small, so best to order a-half size bigger. Image source: neimanmarcus.com An everyday bag lik...