I love Christmas! Christmas is a time to gather with family and friends, reflect on the past year, and give gifts to your loved ones. It is truly better to give than it is to receive! I enjoy giving gifts that not only give joy to the recipient, but also give back to a charitable…
“Thankfulness is the quickest path to joy.” — Jefferson Bethke Do you ever wonder why we start the fall season with Thankfulness? Yes, Thanksgiving is in November, but the gloomy weather can make some people feel a little down and depressed. The best way to fight that feeling is looking outside of yourself. Thinking about…
October is an important month because every October, people all over the world show their support for everyone affected by breast cancer. This month, it is important not only to show your support to those affected by this horrible disease but to bring awareness of how to prevent it and how to detect breast cancer…
Jonathon and I had the amazing opportunity to participate this last weekend in the Boat Rally for Cancer in beautiful Muskoka, Canada. We hit the waters to compete in an Amazing Race-style competition with celebrity navigators to raise money for cancer research. Boat Rally is a unique and fantastic boat event with everything we all…
The last few years have been rough for all of us. There has been so much division across so many areas in our lives that it can be hard to find common ground. When we think about the relationships we’ve had in our lives, whether it’s been our spouses or our best friends, those relationships…
Skin aging is something that is talked about a lot. No one wants their skin to age, and yet it is something that we are all faced with (pun intended). Our face is something that sees the sun every day. We can’t really cover it up like we can the rest of our body to…
On May 7, 2022, Jonathon and I had the privilege of attending An Intimate Evening with David Foster: A Night on Broadway. It was an incredibly special night with amazing performances and a live auction. This was a record-breaking evening raising $11.2 MILLION raised to support children requiring life-saving organ transplants. Jonathon and I, representing…
Mother’s Day is a wonderful day to celebrate Moms and appreciate all they do, who they are, how they love us, and how they enrich our lives. As mothers, it is a day traditionally greeted with homemade cards, breakfast in bed and a relaxing day off from all those responsibilities families can, at times, take…
It is inching close to summer and around this time most of us are starting to worry about the sun coming out and having to shed those winter clothing layers. It’s natural, we all start to worry about that. Loving our bodies and accepting them is one thing, being comfortable in our own skin is…
Food is not just an important aspect of our everyday life; we must eat in order to survive. This need to eat influences so many choices we make every day. I don’t think most of us realize that food is one of the most psychologically driven things we do multiple times a day; that psychologically…
I love the philanthropic work I do through the Jonathon D. Fischer Foundation. Each year, I feel honored to be able to sponsor a very special Valentine’s Day for a group of amazing girls that are part of the Women’s Recovery Discipleship program at The Dream Center. Every year, I try to find a unique…
When it’s time to make a change in your habits to get healthier, most of the time people start with eating better and exercising. This is a great place to start! But sometimes we tend to neglect one of the most important parts of the body – our skin.
Window coverings are an absolute necessity in home decor. There are so many kinds of blinds, drapery, and covers that it can become overwhelming. The biggest hurdle I have found in selecting blinds or drapes for my windows is having both privacy and an abundance of light at the same time. I love doing my…
I believe that nutrition and exercise are key ingredients to living a happy and fulfilled life. In my books I talk about a PC combo – the optimal combination of Protein and Carbohydrates to maintain a healthy, active life. I’d like to add an addendum to that. For a completely fulfilled life I think what…
We had a huge persimmon tree on our ranch and when they were ripe my grand- mother would simply dig a spoon into one and enjoy it as if it were a cup of pud- ding. She also used them to make smoothies. However I liked them best in her famous persimmon cookies. I’ve altered…
Although foster care is gaining momentum in Mexico, orphanages still dominate by a long shot. There are over 700 orphanages — some public, some private — that house over 30,000 children in Mexico. It’s estimated that 400,000 Mexican children are without parents, and 100,000 of these children are homeless. Needless to say, improved housing solutions…
I love designing a space that is both beautiful and functional. I’d love to share some of my designs with you! I hope you are inspired, and it brings about creativity as you think about your next design project. Have you considered redesigning your closet? Or have you recently purchased a house that needs a…
Dr. Mehmet Oz and Dr. Nicholas Perricone are two of the country's leading advisors in health and beauty. Both of them recommend high-antioxidant superfruits for their skin cell-protective properties. Antioxidants are the body's only way to combat the harmful oxidative effects of pollutants and sun damage at the cellular level. Their advice is to eat…
They might look decadent but these delicious, fresh baked treats are naturally good for you (like always).