Carine Nadel
Living in Laguna Hills, CA
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On AC since: 09.17.06
Bio:
Carine Nadel. I have had recipes and small articles published in major magazines. Presently I am a featured health writer for the Orange County Register-my articles appear in the Healthy Alternative section of Life
Carine Nadel. I have had recipes and small articles published in major magazines. Presently I am a featured health writer for the Orange County Register-my articles appear in the Healthy Alternative section of Life
Education/Experience:
CSU,Fullerton graduate
CSU,Fullerton graduate
Motto:
If you don't try, you can't complain about the outcome
If you don't try, you can't complain about the outcome
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Why do people still think that the only gifts to give is flowers and candy???
with a bit of imagination, there is so much more to give!
By Carine Nadel | Published 1/23/2010
Kellie Trimmer has a heart of gold-she foster parents homeless dogs who otherwise would have been put to death.
By Carine Nadel | Published 4/12/2009
Laura's House knows about abuse-now they're expanding their knowledge past those that have suffered, they're teaching teens how to spot and abuser and what to do about it, before they're victims.
By Carine Nadel | Published 4/12/2009
All over the country domestic abuse is on the rise due to the stress of the economic downturn.
By Carine Nadel | Published 12/17/2008
Wanting to do volunteer work in their new hometown formed a lifelong love of helping others.
By Carine Nadel | Published 12/17/2008
Pre-natal massage, when done correctly, makes a mom-to-be feel as good as she should
By Carine Nadel | Published 12/12/2008
Infant massage is a wonderful way to do more than be close to your baby
By Carine Nadel | Published 12/12/2008
Healing Touch works so well that it is used in over 25 hospitals nationwide
By Carine Nadel | Published 12/12/2008
Even though DSEK has been around for a while, it has only been recently perfected.
By Carine Nadel | Published 12/12/2008
A new method of dialysis let's its patients dictate when to have the procedure done.
By Carine Nadel | Published 12/12/2008
As long as you're positive about having permanent birth control-Essure is right for all women
By Carine Nadel | Published 12/12/2008
Hypnotherapy may help a troubled teen better than traditional therapies.
By Carine Nadel | Published 12/12/2008
Folding bikes can collapse and be put together in 30 seconds.
By Carine Nadel | Published 12/12/2008
Usually women will not discus a sexual problem with either their doctors or their partners
By Carine Nadel | Published 12/12/2008
Why spend months in radiation therapy, when less than a week will do?
By Carine Nadel | Published 12/8/2008
Dan Michel has created a program to help those with dementia, Alzheimer's disease and other memory issues that's fun and entertaining.
By Carine Nadel | Published 12/8/2008
Latkes have always meant Hanukah in my home-and it's a present I give to my family every year
By Carine Nadel | Published 11/13/2008
Sometimes we Southern CALIFORNIANS take the Thanksgiving favorites and give them our own down home twist.
By Carine Nadel | Published 11/9/2008
I'm always looking for a favorite dish to put a spin on-this turned out to be one even my squash hating hubby liked.
By Carine Nadel | Published 11/4/2008
Sometimes a parent has to be sneaky-that's how this dish was created.
By Carine Nadel | Published 11/4/2008
Set in a small town, rich in its religious beliefs, this love story is sweet. It's realistic and heartfelt.
By Carine Nadel | Published 10/31/2008
A thriller that keeps you at the edge of your seat from the beginning in Texas, to the rough and beautiful state of Alaska and even New York.
By Carine Nadel | Published 10/31/2008
A mystery thriller written about the oil industry by someone who has worked in the industry. Starks has created a detailed novel about what could very well be happening right now-scary to say the least.
By Carine Nadel | Published 10/31/2008
A great little book with all the terrific hints you need to enjoy Key West. The best part-it doesn't just apply to a girls getaway. Couples and families will love all the knowledge and areas of interest compiled here.
By Carine Nadel | Published 10/31/2008
Even though the authors of this mystery say this is for art lovers-anyone who's a fan of mysteries should enjoy this novel.
By Carine Nadel | Published 10/26/2008
Whether your company has a big or little budget-you can have a great time celebrating the end of the year together.
By Carine Nadel | Published 10/16/2008
A historically fact filled mystery that keeps you interested in finding out more about Ben Small and all that his life entails.
By Carine Nadel | Published 10/3/2008
A very honest protrait of what a young woman went through with a spouse who was addicted to pornography.
By Carine Nadel | Published 10/3/2008
One young woman's journey through understanding herself.
By Carine Nadel | Published 10/3/2008
Cooking and a murder mystery make this a fun novel. If you love Diane Mott Richardson-give this author a try
By Carine Nadel | Published 9/29/2008
A dime store murder mystery updated to the 21st century.
By Carine Nadel | Published 9/13/2008
A thoroughly entertaining murder mystery with a female private investigator that more than holds her own-no matter what the crowd
By Carine Nadel | Published 9/13/2008
A frank and heartfelt book by a bi-racial woman and the treatment, both good and bad, that she received from the Catholic Church
By Carine Nadel | Published 9/13/2008
An Edwardian Mystery with a very modern lead character. The first of a series with Ursula Marlow as the heroine. She's young, a feminist, a college graduate and she speaks her mind-not exactly the usual woman for the time.
By Carine Nadel | Published 8/30/2008
Why men say and do things has always been an enigma to women, here the author tries to simplify it.
By Carine Nadel | Published 8/30/2008
A mystery that teaches you something and keeps your interest with a main character that you can understand and care about.
By Carine Nadel | Published 8/23/2008
If someone would pay me to write a book-this is the kind I'd be proud to write! It takes a funny, loving look at marriage and family and makes you think at the same time.
By Carine Nadel | Published 8/9/2008
A very frank book that explains the good, bad and ugly of having a few minor/major things done to improve your outward appearance
By Carine Nadel | Published 8/9/2008
A first is a series of Sci-Fi adventures as seen through the eyes of a young teenager and his quest to save the earth and become a man.
By Carine Nadel | Published 8/9/2008
The story of a middle-aged woman's rebirth.
By Carine Nadel | Published 8/5/2008
This book is a humorous view of marriage, men and how we women come to appreciate who our husbands are, not who we thought they wanted to be
By Carine Nadel | Published 7/30/2008
For those who love suspenseful romances-this is a keeper.
By Carine Nadel | Published 6/22/2008
A training course for those women who are over worked, under paid and want it all to change-in other words, all moms.
By Carine Nadel | Published 6/22/2008
This is a beautiful coffee table book for not only moms, but grandmas, dads and granddads as well. It is as heartfelt as it is great to read and look at.
By Carine Nadel | Published 6/22/2008
The Fourth of July is a very easy holiday to make some wonderfully healthy and delicious desserts for-my favorite way to eat!
By Carine Nadel | Published 5/25/2008
What's a soccer mom to do when she decides to become a rock star? No small task for an over-40 PTA mom with no musical ability-but Judy Davids pulled it off and tells us how in this interesting book.
By Carine Nadel | Published 5/18/2008
This mystery was so entertaining that I literally finished reading it on a plane that started at LAX and ended in Atlanta. It's fun and captivating.
By Carine Nadel | Published 5/18/2008
This is a great book for women who have the time and means to work at being all they can be. It is not for women who have both a limited time or budget. However, it has some good pointers for all of us "older" ladies
By Carine Nadel | Published 5/4/2008
What self-respecting woman over 45 wouldn't want to find out how to look better? I found out some very interesting and easy self help tips that I began using right away.
By Carine Nadel | Published 4/23/2008
While Rae gives those who are in dire straits some very good pointers and ideas-the subtitle and recipes do not follow suit.
By Carine Nadel | Published 4/22/2008
Fifi Cutter is a funny, irreverant character who keeps company with some colorful friends and relatives who both help and hinder her investigations.
By Carine Nadel | Published 4/3/2008
Imagine, strangers forming a bond so strong that it changed all their lives forever. It didn't take blood to form this family, but the legacy and business they built will last for generations to come.
By Carine Nadel | Published 3/21/2008
What could be better than a good murder mystery with strong characters and a plot that keeps you thinking and guessing up until the end? For me, it would be for the publisher to send me the last two editions of the trilogy to read and finish reviewing.
By Carine Nadel | Published 3/14/2008
I'd rather dance my way to fitness, but since my various ailments dictate to me what I can do, I have found other ways to stay in shape-both physically and mentally.
By Carine Nadel | Published 3/14/2008
Cataracts is usually thought of as an "old persons" problem-but there I was facing it long before my 40th birthday
By Carine Nadel | Published 3/6/2008
Trying to come up with vegan desserts that my two carnivores like isn't always easy, but it's not impossible. They love my "cheesecakes" and brownies. These bean cakes sound odd, but they are quite rich, nutritious and tasty.
By Carine Nadel | Published 2/24/2008
Weekend breakfasts should be special, especially when you have to go to work. To start off my husband and son's Sunday workday, I bake up a batch of these small, but delicious muffins.
By Carine Nadel | Published 2/17/2008
Through my undiagnosed years as a person suffering from rheumatoid arthritis, I became the recipient of over 35 site injections of prednisone. Even now, when I am "under control", I still have times when I must take prednisone. It's been both a blessing and a curse.
By Carine Nadel | Published 2/12/2008
I take Fosamax -d. I didn't plan to take yet another medication. You see I have quite a daily regimen since I have rheumatoid arthritis and complex regional pain syndrome. But I broke my foot. Bad break, bad move.
By Carine Nadel | Published 2/12/2008
When you have an infection and your doctor prescribes an antibiotic, you may not be totally allergic, but it doesn't mean there won't be side effects
By Carine Nadel | Published 2/11/2008
Sometimes a girl needs time alone with her girlfriends. In the first in a series of how-to guides that address this issue, Casey Wohl makes even an "old married lady" want to go off with some friends for a few days.
By Carine Nadel | Published 2/9/2008
I love a good mystery and this one was a fun, enjoyable read on the Saturday afternoon I read it.
By Carine Nadel | Published 2/8/2008
This pound cake has a special ingredient or two-don't tell!
By Carine Nadel | Published 2/2/2008
I think coffee and chocolate are a perfect duo. These are tasty, easy and I like to think that even though they taste decadent-they're also a bit healthier than most cookies.
By Carine Nadel | Published 2/2/2008
As a parent we wonder how our kids get to be who they are. Is it nature, nuture or both. It's been going on since the second generation.
By Carine Nadel | Published 2/1/2008
Reading a ghost story of this caliber somehow takes over your short term existence. Sokoloff has written a story that engages you from the very first page-a sure sign that a "good read" is in store for all those who open the book.
By Carine Nadel | Published 2/1/2008
All women can use the advice that Peggy Porter shares in her book. When I first saw the title I thought "this is for young moms, not me-who has grown children and a couple of grandkids". But I was wrong, Ms. Porter has suggestions for all women.
By Carine Nadel | Published 1/28/2008
This was a funny, quick read. I've been looking around for more of the author's works since the publisher sent me this delightful mystery to review.
By Carine Nadel | Published 1/27/2008
In a moment I went from sexy middle-aged woman to a doting grandmother-how did this happen? How did I ever live before he arrived?
By Carine Nadel | Published 1/25/2008
After having to replace a 7 year old Neptune and top of the line dishwasher plus major parts of my Jennair-twice, the product is just not worth the roller coaster ride of will it or won't it work. Plus, the customer service stinks.
By Carine Nadel | Published 1/15/2008
What started out as a lesson to a young girl became a lifelong crusade for this woman. Even my children have taken up this unique hobby.
By Carine Nadel | Published 1/4/2008
We were tired of buffets an glitz, so we set off in need of a "regular" breakfast place-this one more than fit the bill.
By Carine Nadel | Published 1/3/2008
It was with great anticipation that we made reservation at the celebrity chef's new restaurant in Las Vegas. Too bad we were let down.
By Carine Nadel | Published 1/3/2008
Even if you've been married or with your partner for many years, this show explains why we do what we do in a very entertaining way.
By Carine Nadel | Published 1/3/2008
Watching Gordie Brown was a unique experience. It's not that he was that good or that bad-but the show wasn't all we were led to believe
By Carine Nadel | Published 1/3/2008
Never having been in the mid-west or a meat-lover I was very pleased with everything about my experience at Johnny's!
By Carine Nadel | Published 12/17/2007
Not being familiar with the mid-west at all, the friendly staff, clean rooms and amenities made my stay in Omaha worth remembering for the future.
By Carine Nadel | Published 12/17/2007
When you have a wonderful experience at one restaurant of a certain name and another one from the same owner opens up, you expect the same experience. Unfortunately, with Javier's, it just didn't work out that way.
By Carine Nadel | Published 12/15/2007
Being polar opposites on how to get a possible problem solved has made our marriage a match made in heaven.
By Carine Nadel | Published 12/7/2007
While the thought of cheesecake brings many to their knees, it doesn't have to be due to the weight of their stomachs once a slice of these pies is digested.
By Carine Nadel | Published 12/6/2007
I love speaking on behalf of Vibrant Lives, an advocacy program for Enbrel. I help others who suffer from rheumatoid arthritis, meet very interesting rheumatologists and their staff and travel!
By Carine Nadel | Published 12/3/2007
I am an admitted technodweeb, but I was horrified at the news that my computer had crashed. Like Blanche DuBois, I had to rely on the kindness of others to get my work done, my friendships maintained and by business questioned answered. I may never recover.
By Carine Nadel | Published 11/23/2007
Not all of us want to have "the family over for the holidays". Sometimes it's easier and more relaxing to let someone else do the cooking.
By Carine Nadel | Published 11/14/2007
My first thought about reviewing a book on anything with "roughing it" in the title was "who, me???" But the author's writing was so user-friendly, even I thought it might be fun to have an over-nighter in the woods. Not in the near future, but it's now a thought
By Carine Nadel | Published 11/9/2007
Sometimes there are some "tricks to the trade" when it comes to sex over 40. It's not always a lack of the appropriate desire that sends us into a sort of hiding, but other things as well. Surprisingly, these things are not hormonal.
By Carine Nadel | Published 11/2/2007
It could be an a generational thing, but I've always felt that you need to dress to fit the occasion. That in no way means being uncomfortable, it just means to take a look at what you're wearing and where you're going in that outfit.
By Carine Nadel | Published 10/26/2007
Going trick or treating is traditional. But just because going door-to-door is de rigeour, doesn't mean that's all there is to do in Orange County, California.
By Carine Nadel | Published 10/26/2007
I am a lifelong parent of dogs (and cats). However, like my two-legged children, there are just some places where they are no more comfortable being than I am putting them in the given situation.
By Carine Nadel | Published 10/19/2007
Google.com is a terrific search engine to find out details on all kinds of subjects, but I just do not think one of those subjects should be the fastest way to get to my front door-literally.
By Carine Nadel | Published 10/18/2007
I've noticed that gravity isn't the only thing that pulls us down as we get older. Aches, pains and the growing knowledge that we'll never be as perky as we were 20 years ago also can be a downer. Best to increase our sense of humor as quickly as we can.
By Carine Nadel | Published 10/5/2007
When did watching TV become so complicated? What used to be something to help you relax has turned into a feat of technical skills and planning that beats out a political campaign.
By Carine Nadel | Published 10/1/2007
Somedays, you just do not do anything right. The best thing to do? Admit the mistake, clean up the mess, apologize and move on.
By Carine Nadel | Published 9/21/2007
While I myself am not fond if the aroma or taste, the men in my life are-so for this I asked them to tag along. For once, they were more than happy to oblige.
By Carine Nadel | Published 9/21/2007
Here we are in the 1st century and yet domestic violence is still running rampant throughout every part of society. The question is-why?
By Carine Nadel | Published 9/15/2007
My parents had a very restrictive budget, yet my mom was always taking us to some great places. Luckily, for today's little ones, those same places are still around and just as fun. Take, for example, Orange County, California.
By Carine Nadel | Published 9/10/2007
In Orange County, the end of summer doesn't really come until well into the middle of Fall-try some of these spots to help cool you off.
By Carine Nadel | Published 9/10/2007
Even though I've raised over 100 children, including two of my very own, Dylan has a way of letting me see things as I've never done before.
By Carine Nadel | Published 9/8/2007
When you are young, you feel you can do easily, what your parents couldn't-one young couple found out too late, it really isn't so.
By Carine Nadel | Published 9/4/2007
Not all California cuisine comes from fruits and vegetables-we have some mighty fine BBQ spots to chow down in as well!
By Carine Nadel | Published 8/31/2007
Being a baby boomer isn't easy. Too much of being middle-aged means hanging out with medical personel.
By Carine Nadel | Published 8/27/2007
The author tells it like it is in a fun, yet honest way. What I loved most was I could relate to just about all of her personal journey in some way.
By Carine Nadel | Published 8/27/2007
Sometimes life isn't a sitcom where a date without a job can still afford to go to high end restaurants and performances, but there are ways to still have a great time without breaking the bank!
By Carine Nadel | Published 8/27/2007
While there are literally hundreds of forms of arthritis psoriatic not only feels bad, but damages ones looks and skin as well.
By Carine Nadel | Published 8/20/2007
Sometimes life throws us all kinds of curves-we need to know how to "catch" and "throw" them back to be successful. When finances become scarce, there are still ways to have a romantic date night or special occasion celebration-it just takes a little thought and planning.
By Carine Nadel | Published 8/17/2007
My son-in-law said, when he saw me drop like a wet towel "There's a season-ending injury". How right he was, although I could have never imagined it might actually be for a life time!
By Carine Nadel | Published 8/17/2007
Sunshine came into our lives when we felt lost. The fact that she was a rescue, seemed to fit. All of us needed some sunshine and a little rescuing.
By Carine Nadel | Published 8/12/2007
Even though our daughter was a baby, she had a memory that many adults would envy. Because of it, we added what was to be, one of the biggest loves of our lives to the family.
By Carine Nadel | Published 8/12/2007
Sometimes you don't realize your life is missing something-until it's dropped into your lap. With Pepper, that's literally what happened! Now we can't think of life without the little guy.
By Carine Nadel | Published 8/12/2007
Why is it when you need the financial break and the health care the most-HMO's give you the hardest time?
By Carine Nadel | Published 8/10/2007
When a young person accepts their first post-college job, sometimes they learn more about life and themselves than they ever could in any classroom.
By Carine Nadel | Published 8/3/2007
Chocolate is love-Downey's is brimming over in emotion
By Carine Nadel | Published 8/2/2007
Sometimes hearing a question makes you think and decide that there can be more than one answer and one way of looking at the poser.
By Carine Nadel | Published 7/27/2007
Having mulitple age groups, food tastes and budgets make it hard to accommodate everyone-but these places sure do all they can to make everyone happy.
By Carine Nadel | Published 7/26/2007
Whether you love it or hate it-sushi is a healthy way to eat, especially with all the choices available in any of these mentioned venues.
By Carine Nadel | Published 7/26/2007
Nothing tastes or smells better than a fresh loaf of bread. It's not always easy to find one, but these places sure do try.
By Carine Nadel | Published 7/25/2007
Sometimes you need a little pampering and mom/dad are nowhere in sight-try one of these places for some comforting dishes
By Carine Nadel | Published 7/25/2007
Sometimes we all want to grab a drink after work, whether it be with co-workers, friends or loved ones-where better to enjoy and learn that at one of the county's cozy wine bars?
By Carine Nadel | Published 7/25/2007
I find it wonderful that you can connect the dots with your past and present and find a way to forge into the future.
By Carine Nadel | Published 7/23/2007
sometimes you get a craving-here's where you can go to scratch the itch
By Carine Nadel | Published 7/20/2007
Now even those of us who are forever counting calories can still go out with friends and family and indulge, without feeling the least bit guilty!
By Carine Nadel | Published 7/20/2007
Sometimes life throws you a curve-how you handle it, well, it's all up to your support system.
By Carine Nadel | Published 7/13/2007
In the North end of Orange County, they are so happy to see the nation's birthday come up, they start celebrating a day ahead!
By Carine Nadel | Published 7/1/2007
South Orange County's cities intermingle in many ways-especially when celebrating the 4th of July!
By Carine Nadel | Published 7/1/2007
Huntington Beach and the surrounding areas of this part of the county have some all day partying events. Come join the fun, safely!
By Carine Nadel | Published 7/1/2007
Sometimes the cost of a free item is just too high.
By Carine Nadel | Published 6/29/2007
I love dessert, but I'm also (by my family's description)a health nut-these end of the meal ideas are wonderful for not only July 4th, but all summer long!
By Carine Nadel | Published 6/15/2007
While I'm not much of a party giver, I am an excellent host-and I always make sure to get everyone involved.
By Carine Nadel | Published 6/15/2007
South Orange County loves it's fireworks, so much so that all you have to do is chose a spot and look up!
By Carine Nadel | Published 6/13/2007
With so many people making their social connections on the world wide web, I wondered: What do Board Hosts on magazine websites do?
By Carine Nadel | Published 6/13/2007
We were two women trying to take a big bite of The Big Apple in 48 hours-could we do it? With the help of Bar Americain, we at least were able to end it on a delicious note.
By Carine Nadel | Published 6/11/2007
My son may be the one graduating, but I'm not sure which one of us will be making the most changes in our lives.
By Carine Nadel | Published 6/8/2007
My daughter wanted a mother-daughter trip. She's adventurous and carefree. I'm forever worrying and watching my savings. Would this trip be a reconnection or a disaster?
By Carine Nadel | Published 6/7/2007
The floor boards are uneven, the waitresses a little funky, but the food is both basic and tasty.
By Carine Nadel | Published 5/22/2007
Brunch is a favorite meal for our entire family-this tiny little cafe, tucked inside a strip mall is truly one of best reasons to get together early on our days off.
By Carine Nadel | Published 5/22/2007
Not always do the biggest prizes come in checks or boxes.
By Carine Nadel | Published 5/21/2007
No matter how you feel when you enter one of these venues, you'll leave feeling satisfied, both physically and emotionally.
By Carine Nadel | Published 5/16/2007
Even a health nut has a need for something decadent now and then!
By Carine Nadel | Published 5/16/2007
When it's date night, going to a small bistro is romantic! When you're a group of 12-you need to go to a restaurant that's used to serving to a crowd.
By Carine Nadel | Published 5/16/2007
While I love all things vegetable in nature with a side of fish or chicken, my spouse of 26 years loves his meat and potatoes-how to feed us both with the best? We decided and found several places that pleased us both.
By Carine Nadel | Published 5/16/2007
There are days where all that sounds good is a bowl of matzo ball soup-and I don't want to be the one making it!
By Carine Nadel | Published 5/9/2007
I love my veggies, my husband is a carnivore-I had to find places to dine out that both of us would go to and feel comforted and full at the end of our meal. These were the results!
By Carine Nadel | Published 5/9/2007
Sometimes the simplest things in a relationship mean the most.
By Carine Nadel | Published 5/8/2007
Being a writer doesn't mean you always have the correct words. Hopefully this article is written well enough to make the intended reader know how important he is.
By Carine Nadel | Published 5/7/2007
Luckily for us, we were all in a party mood-otherwise the two hour plus wait may have ruined the evening.
By Carine Nadel | Published 5/7/2007
We looked forward to trying the famed chef's cuisine, especially as a last night vacation send off. Unfortunately, it was to be an evening not worth remembering.
By Carine Nadel | Published 5/3/2007
Every year at this time our kids turn another year older, problem is-so do I! The clan grows, so does the grocery bill and the work. Here's how I make a fun party while not exhausting myself.
By Carine Nadel | Published 5/3/2007
Every family has a month where that's all they seem to do is sing Happy Birthday and eat cake. For our clan, May is that time of year.
By Carine Nadel | Published 4/30/2007
With the tragedy of Virginia Tech so close, it's no wonder my experience at CSU, Fullerton came back to raise the hairs on my arms all over again.
By Carine Nadel | Published 4/30/2007
Hard to believe that a restaurant could stay in business staying open only 6 hours a day, but when you do things this right-that's all you need.
By Carine Nadel | Published 4/30/2007
Keoki's looks like a typical after beach hangout, but it's up to you to decide the dress code for the evening!
By Carine Nadel | Published 4/30/2007
Salads aren't just for people watching their weight anymore! These are so good they epitomize the phrase "you won't know they're healthy".
By Carine Nadel | Published 4/27/2007
Maybe it was the combination of it being our anniversary, the sunset, the service and the food-but The Beach House was special, no matter what the reason.
By Carine Nadel | Published 4/25/2007
Hawaiian Shaved Ice is most widely known, but Lappert's really knows how to scoop an old favorite.
By Carine Nadel | Published 4/25/2007
Kauai is a beautiful island, but the food needs work.
By Carine Nadel | Published 4/25/2007
Biscotti is a hard cookie to eat-but an easy one to make!
By Carine Nadel | Published 4/25/2007
After seven months of opposing days off, due to an injury, my husband and I needed to re-connect, in a big way. The inhabitants and other tourists of Kauai made this possible.
By Carine Nadel | Published 4/25/2007
Eating healthy doesn't have to be boring or tasteless, try a salad from one of these restaurants and you won't be missing a thing.
By Carine Nadel | Published 4/12/2007
A really good burger doesn't necessarily have to be made of beef-unless that's the way you prefer it.
By Carine Nadel | Published 4/11/2007
People think I'm only interested in eating healthy-they're right, but even I want a really good fry now and then.
By Carine Nadel | Published 4/4/2007
Kids can get into trouble if not kept busy-so keep them active by going to some of the area's fun spots. If their happy-you will be too!
By Carine Nadel | Published 4/4/2007
Thanks to some remarkable treatments, people with RA can look forward to a future that doesn't include gnarled hands and pain.
By Carine Nadel | Published 4/3/2007
Sometimes the biggest secret is-there is none!
By Carine Nadel | Published 3/26/2007
Being a minor celebrity for a day, is an experience everyone should at least get to try once.
By Carine Nadel | Published 3/23/2007
Sometimes a night out on the town can be just what the doctor ordered. That may be a cliche, but that doesn't mean it doesn't have merit!
By Carine Nadel | Published 3/21/2007
I've never been to a single Happy Hour that insisted that when I order a drink, that it had to be one with alcohol. In fact, a few didn't even care if all I wanted was tap water.
By Carine Nadel | Published 3/20/2007
Thanks to today's energy efficient homes, we need to remember that we also need to keep the air safe for us to breathe, not just inexpensive.
By Carine Nadel | Published 3/20/2007
As we get older, we need to take stock of how we "stack" up-a grading system might be just the ticket.
By Carine Nadel | Published 3/19/2007
I've gone as long as I can hiding this-now it's time to let the cat out of the bag.
By Carine Nadel | Published 3/18/2007
Moving is a stressful task for anyone, but moving a difficult woman in her late 70's is daunting. Plus, the mover should be nominated for sainthood if the older person is on a fixed income and a packrat.
By Carine Nadel | Published 3/13/2007
Orange County, California has many places to eat, but after a hard week, sometimes a buffet just doesn't seem to hit the spot.
By Carine Nadel | Published 3/13/2007
Trying to please age groups from toddlers to senior citizens is never an easy task-that's why we do family get-togethers are buffet style restaurants.
By Carine Nadel | Published 3/13/2007
Dinner with the family is a lost art-especially on evenings when you just don't want to cook. Here's where you can go to still get together with the family.
By Carine Nadel | Published 3/13/2007
Although it may seem just a matter of using common sense, it's still a good idea to go over the basics and give them a little nudge.
By Carine Nadel | Published 2/28/2007
As a writer you get used to rejection, it's part of the job desciption. Most of the notes are pre-printed and just the names are filled in-others are just plain funny!
By Carine Nadel | Published 2/27/2007
My daughter and son-in-law had a baby recently. Like most new parents, by dinner time their too tired to cook. They came to me for advice.
By Carine Nadel | Published 2/26/2007
Finding good day care-whether it's for young children or senior citizens, doesn't have to be difficult, it just takes a little planning.
By Carine Nadel | Published 2/26/2007
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day-it should also be one of the tastiest.
By Carine Nadel | Published 2/26/2007
Even for a person with a severe allergy toward dairy products-this restaurant makes sure you feel pampered
By Carine Nadel | Published 2/26/2007
Receiving good customer service isn't difficult, it just takes some people skills
By Carine Nadel | Published 2/20/2007
Sometimes a rare opportunity allows us to remember why we restrained ourselves from certain pleasures to begin with.
By Carine Nadel | Published 2/20/2007
Some times you want to shop and other times you just want to have some merchandising fun-in Orange County, you can do both!
By Carine Nadel | Published 2/19/2007
For some finding something to wear is a national pastime, for me, it's akin to what others feel about getting a root canal.
By Carine Nadel | Published 2/17/2007
When a parent does not prepare for retirement, let alone inflation, finding a decent affordable place to live can be a tiring event.
By Carine Nadel | Published 2/14/2007
Growing up with a mother who thought outside the box provided me with a rather sophisicated sense of taste for a small child.
By Carine Nadel | Published 2/12/2007
I've never thought of grandma as a title I'd relish, but one look at the little guy and I melted.
By Carine Nadel | Published 2/12/2007
I believed I was born to take over Barbara Walters position, until I looked at my husband for the first time.
By Carine Nadel | Published 2/7/2007
For some people of the "old school", resting out pain is not an option, but a lifestyle. I've always believed movement is the key to longevity.
By Carine Nadel | Published 2/7/2007
Being a parent, if done correctly, is the world's hardest job-but it is also the most rewarding. This may sound trite, but whoever said it first, explained it best.
By Carine Nadel | Published 2/6/2007
After 25 years of marital bliss, we decided it was time to renew/rekindle the original lust
By Carine Nadel | Published 2/1/2007
Sometimes life may not be pleasant, but you certainly don't have to let it get you down.
By Carine Nadel | Published 1/30/2007
Romance is in the eye of the beholder-sometimes good views and food can help!
By Carine Nadel | Published 1/26/2007
Sometimes life throws you an "expected" curve. I knew I would become a grandmother, but I had no idea what I would feel as the moment became eminent
By Carine Nadel | Published 1/24/2007
Every year people make the same resolutions to begin the new year-why?
By Carine Nadel | Published 1/18/2007
As the saying goes "the best things in life are free", or at least pretty darn close with a romantic husband such as mine.
By Carine Nadel | Published 1/17/2007
Some people are hooked on horrible things such as drugs or alcohol, me, I'm addicted to doing challenger level crossword puzzles in ink!
By Carine Nadel | Published 1/17/2007
Kitchen Basics for People with Arthritis, Fibromyalgia and other Chronic Pain and Fatigue
By Carine Nadel | Published 1/12/2007
Gaining weight and cruising do not have to go hand in hand, it's a matter of listenin to your brain, not your eyes and stomach
By Carine Nadel | Published 1/12/2007
What can a family of non-drinkers/gamblers do in Las Vegas? Plenty, even though one was 8 months pregnant and one was barely able to walk!
By Carine Nadel | Published 1/10/2007
Every family has at least one-you know, the one everyone wishes would just "go away"
By Carine Nadel | Published 1/10/2007
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