Nonna was born in Benevento, Italy, a town traditionally known for its liquor called Strega, which also means “witch” in Italian. Because of that connotation, my father always likes to bother her and call her, my mom, and myself witches. So, in my family, Halloween is a big deal. Nonna has always associated Halloween with…
I’m not going to pretend I don’t get scared sometimes. I’m talking outside the realm of ghouls and spooks; I’m not referring to the paranormal. I’m referring to the NORMAL. The thing we call human existence. Like most of us, I sometimes struggle with fear. Most of the time, my fears are irrational (i.e. thinking…
Watch Holly whip up two Halloween treats on WTNH News 8: a traditional, fun “dirt n’ worms” dessert for kids and adults…and a special cocktail that’s “bloody” good. Happy HOLLYWEEN! DIRT N’ WORMS: (cut recipe in half for less…this is the party version!) 2 packages Devil’s Food instant pudding mix (you need about 4 cups of milk…
Halloween isn’t the only time of year some of us walk around in disguise. Some of us “trick or treat” on a daily basis; we “trick” ourselves into believing we can manipulate our emotions and “treat” those same emotions as if they aren’t really there. We walk around with masks of joy and happiness painted…
Want to make an impression in the business world? It’s a lot easier than you think. It just takes tact, common sense and a little bit of practice. “Make new friends & keep the old.” It’s great to have a list of trustworthy, credible people you can turn to for information, whether you’re a journalist,…
Are you a fall foliage enthusiast? Have you been craving some leaf peeping? New England and upstate New York are notorious for their scenery in the fall with medleys of yellow, red and orange. For you New Yorkers and Connecticans who spent their summer in the Hamptons and at the CT shore, it’s time to…
The ideal time to have a Halloween shindig would be on All Hallows Eve. But because the holiday falls on a Sunday this year, it might be best to host the event on Saturday so that your guests have a day to recover before it’s back to the office. The key elements of this affair…
With technology at its finest, horror movies have become a conglomerate of special effects and goriness early filmmakers never could have dreamed of. But, there is something to be said about good old-fashioned, make-you-scream, scary movies! Particularly, if you have a sexy man sitting by your side to wrap his muscular arms around you for…
Taking care of yourself sometimes means indulging in a day of total self-love. Ditch your phone (I know – it’s hard!), slip into your favorite head-turning outfit and let the self-love begin. You don’t need to spend an expensive day at the spa or out on the town to give your mind, body and soul…
A huge thank you to everyone who helped support our Holly’s Divas team on Sunday, October 17 in Central Park, New York. Donni (pictured on the left) and Jessica (pictured on the right) attended the Making Strides walk with me to support breast cancer awareness and to help empower women by sending them to our…