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SimplyDeliciousLiving.TV is dedicated to all things home, hearth and joyous living. On the show, website, blog and podcasts, Host Maryann Ridini Spencer, demonstrates and offers easy-to-follow "simply delicious," time-saving, healthy recipes, ideas for creating fabulous, memorable entertaining experiences with family and friends, tips on how to make your home environment a special haven and creative "inspirations" for exceptional living.
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In 1830, the Blessed Mother appeared to St. Catherine Labouré, a French nun, and asked the sister to create what has come to be known as The Miraculous Medal, a sacramental that holds a special place in the heart of many Catholics. The Miraculous Medal was originally called the Medal of the Immaculate Conception. Because of the numerous accounts of…
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"For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you made me welcome, lacking clothes and you clothed me, sick and you visited me, in prison and you came to see me," Jesus speaks to his disciples on the Mount of Olives. (Matthew 25, 31-46) The Corporal works of Mercy give Christians a model of what w…
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While juggling our busy family and work lives is important, it’s essential to think of not just our “material world” but our “souls” and the “spiritual aspects” of our lives. I know that when it comes to my prayer life, it’s best to put myself on a routine. For example – I’ve found that I’m consistent in my prayer life when I pray first thing in th…
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On June 24, 1981, the Feast of John the Baptist, the Blessed Mother Mary first appeared to a local children in Medjugorjie, a town located in the Her-zeg-ovina region of Bosnia, not far from the border of Croatia. Our Lady appeared delivered to the world a message of peace and conversion through prayer and fasting. Listen to THE MYSTICAL ROSE: The …
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From The Writer's Pantry, in a recent AUTHOR TALK interview, Host Maryann Ridini Spencer spoke with Author, Film, and TV Producer Sherry Halperin about her latest novel, Mistress Molly and Her Senior Sex Club. Sherry invites the reader into the comical, interconnected lives of four fabulous youthful, vibrant, "older" women in her book. To quote Dr.…
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On Thursday, May 18, 2023, 1:00 PM Pacific, Author Maryann Ridini Spencer held a FACEBOOK LIVE AUTHOR TALK Roundtable from the Writer's Pantry discussing "It's All About Showing Up: The Power is in the Asking Volume 2" by Dr. Robbie Motter. The book is an Anthology of heartfelt stories written by 64 authors, including additional Author Talk panelis…
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Every day we have to make decisions about our lives — how we want to live, what we’d like to do, how to respond in a confrontation or revelation…the list goes on. Speaker, Counselor, and Author of “Decision Time: How Strength-Based Decision Making Changes Everything,” Stone Love Faure is the guest for this podcast and shares her tips for making dec…
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Living a busy and productive life often comes with moments of anxiety and stress. So, how can you release tension and find your center? Simply, Delicious Living host Maryann Ridini Spencer shares some of her go-to recipes for creating calm. Visit Maryann's Award-Winning Blog at Maryann Ridini Spencer.com or AlohaWriter.com and navigate to the Simpl…
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Barbara Cowan Berg, licensed clinical therapist and author of "What to do when life is driving you crazy," "How to Escape the No-Win Trap," and the "Ring Shui" series, talks to Simply Delicious Living host Maryann Ridini Spencer. Barbara shares her tips about how we can usher in more love, joy, balance, and abundance into our lives. Visit Barbara a…
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In this Simply Delicious Living segment "Coping Tips for times of Stress, Change, Crisis, & Covid-19," host Maryann Ridini Spencer speaks with DorotheaHealing.com's Doris Muna, an Energy Healer, Author, and Teacher, about coping strategies dealing with stress, change, crisis, and the Covid-19 pandemic. Visit Maryann's Award-Winning Blog at Maryann …
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In Southern California, a beautiful sprawling green lawn isn’t always the “smart” eco-friendly choice.In this Sustainability Now News Interview Cari Vega, owner of A Smart Garden in Downtown Ventura, shares some ideas on how to create a lush, water wise landscape planting climate appropriate plants that offer a variety of color and beauty. Visit: A…
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“Making a difference one bottle at a time” is The Refill Shoppe’s motto. Owner of the bath, body, home, and clean shop located in downtown Ventura, Michelle Stevens, had an ah-ha moment thanks to a pretty olive oil bottle. LISTEN to this Sustainability Now News interview. Michelle talks with host Maryann Ridini Spencer about her sustainable lifesty…
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"A Smart Garden" is many things — organic, drought-tolerant, sustainable, low-maintenance, planted with native plants, and so much more. A Smart Garden's Cari Vega joins Sustainability Now News to talk about exactly what a smart garden is! LISTEN to Sustainability Now News reported by Maryann Ridini Spencer on KPPQ 104.1 FM RADIO in Ventura. Read S…
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On Saturday, June 16, 2018, The City of Ventura Community Development Department and Environmental Sustainability Division presented Ventura Strong Re-Builds Green Expo. Sustainability Now News listened in on some of the workshops and spoke to green vendors who offered their tips on how to keep sustainable. LISTEN to Sustainability Now News reporte…
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The City of Ventura Community Development Department and the Environmental Sustainability Division partners to present Ventura Strong Re-Builds Green Expo Saturday, June 16, 11am-3:00pm at Ventura City Hall, 501 Poli Street. Environmental Sustainability Supervisor Courtney Lindberg joins us to share more about this important event. Find out more ab…
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Every year, one Saturday morning a month except for December, City of Ventura and Ventura Water hold FREE Gardening Classes offering informative lectures and Q&As. Topics range from smart controllers, to how to install an ocean-friendly landscape, and everything A to Z from designing, establishing and maintaining water-wise landscapes and balanced …
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We all have an impact on water quality! How? Sustainability Now News Host Maryann Ridini Spencer shares some valuable tips to help you save money and save the environment! Find out more about Sustainability Now News when you Visit Maryann's Award-Winning Website and Simply Delicious Living Blog at MaryannRidiniSpencer.com or SimplyDeliciousLiving.c…
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"Caution," "Danger," "Poison," "Keep Out of Reach of Children," "Toxic," — We've all read these words on traditional cleaning product labels that we purchase off the store shelf. While exposure to harsh chemicals can potentially irritate our skin and burn our eyes, the long-term exposure and subsequent health consequences can be significant. Even p…
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In this Simply Delicious Living PODCAST with Maryann Ridini Spencer, Maryann shares her top FIVE Body, Mind, Spirit TIPS for 2018! Check out Maryann's Novel, "Lady in the Window," at Barnes and Noble or Amazon. Find out more about Maryann's novel at: MaryannRidiniSpencer.com FREE, SECURE SIGN up for Maryann's Simply Delicious Living Magazine & othe…
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Food waste is a major concern presenting a serious challenge to our natural resources. According to The US Food & Drug Administration Between 30-40% of the food produced in the US goes uneaten (as much as 20 pounds of food per person each month, which equates to $165 billion in food waste annually). What can you do to prevent food waste? Listen to …
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NAWBO member, Lauren Jayne, president of Xibeo, an Oxnard-based WBENC certified company specializing in custom and portable trade show exhibit solutions, founded her company with partner Theron Whitney in 2001. Operating out of a living room after a three-year stint at another firm, Jayne, then a single mother of two, and her partner Whitney grew t…
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Whether you run your own business, or work as an employee for a company or organization, change is a certain guaranteed inevitability. You might be involved in a merger and acquisition, perhaps there’s a shift in management, maybe you’ve been downsized or a client decides not to renew their contract with your company. Rather than stress out and pre…
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Creating memorable marketing campaigns, engaging graphic designs and branded, dynamic copy is what Elaine Hollifield, Creative Consultant, Copywriter and President of Hollifield Creative and NAWBO Ventura’s President Elect (2016-2017 term), excels in. Hollifield, who has spearheaded advertising and marketing campaigns for well-known advertising age…
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On Saturday mornings, when you tune in to award-winning talk radio station 1590 KVTA from 6:00-8:00am, you’ll hear positive, life-affirming talk from the “Brighter Side” with Kim Pagano on her popular show, “The Kim Pagano Show.” With the mission of entertaining (and educating!) her loyal audience; Kim delves into any topic, with the exception of r…
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