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🐶 The Zelda Wisdom Phenomenon: Turning Adversity into Success
PLUS: A Seven-Layer Salad Recipe
Live Well Now
April 04, 2024
Welcome To The Most Read Women’s Empowerment Newsletter!
Today On the Menu:
👩🎓 Today In Women’s History: Celebrating Dorothea Dix
💪 Motivation: The Zelda Wisdom Phenomenon: Turning Adversity into Success
🍎 The Health Corner: Seven-Layer Salad Recipe
PLUS: This Week’s Giveaway
Read Time: 3 Mins
On This Day In Women’s History:
April 4, 1802: Dorothea Dix was born.
Dorothea Dix, was an American educator, social reformer, and humanitarian whose devotion to the welfare of the mentally ill led to widespread reforms in the United States and abroad.
The Zelda Wisdom Phenomenon: Turning Adversity into Success
When Carol Gardner faced divorce and financial burdens at 52, she sought solace in an unlikely companion: an English bulldog named Zelda. Inspired by her furry friend, Gardner entered a local greeting card contest featuring Zelda in a Santa costume with a witty punch line. The response was overwhelming, catapulting Zelda to fame and kickstarting a licensing empire.
From Hallmark best-sellers to a range of merchandise, Zelda's image became Gardner's ticket to success. Despite the original Zelda's passing, her legacy lives on through Zelda No. 3, Gardner's faithful companion.
Gardner's advice for success? Align your work with your passion. For her, it was tapping into her creative side, a decision that propelled her to millionaire status. The story of Zelda and Gardner demonstrates the ability to overcome hardship and turn failure into success.
Until tomorrow,
Gabby, Live Well Now Team
The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any.”
SEVEN-LAYER SALAD RECIPE
👍 Live Well Now Approved
You Will Need:
Salad:
1 pound bacon
1 large head iceberg lettuce - rinsed, dried, and chopped
1 red onion, chopped
1 (10 ounce) package frozen green peas, thawed
10 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup chopped cauliflower
Dressing:
1 ¼ cups mayonnaise
⅔ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons white sugar
Directions:
1. For the salad: Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels; crumble and set aside.
2. Place chopped lettuce in a large glass dish or bowl; top with a layer of red onion, peas, shredded cheese, cauliflower, and bacon.
3. For the dressing: Whisk mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, and sugar together in a bowl until smooth. Drizzle over salad and refrigerate until chilled.
Cook Time: 10 mins | Servings: 12
Calories: 387 cals | 15g Protein | 10g Carbs | 33g Fat
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Live Well Now Team
Empowering Women Over 40 since 2020