Most people, given the chance, just want to be happy and healthy, but getting there can be more than half the battle. Most people, given the choice, would want a friend to give them honest, reasonable, commonsense advice on how to be happier and healthier, but not everyone has a friend like that. Until now! Paula Sole is a forty-five-year-old housewife-domestic engineer, lover, artist, homemaker, chef, physician, and more-who wants to share just that sort of advice. Her book is filled with her down-to-earth, real-life advice on the things that matter to her: Discovering the Fountain of Youth is possible-by following her simple "lifestyle theory." Saving money and time is possible-by learning the truth about expensive gym memberships and fad diets. Raising wonderful, respectful children is possible-by following a few simple guidelines for shaping young lives. Staying healthy is possible-by following these tips to keep your cholesterol and blood pressure low, your bones strong, and your body and spirit young. Keeping a clean home is possible-by following these tips, you can eliminate the need for spring cleaning each year. Staying beautiful at any age is possible-by learning how to care for your skin and use makeup to your advantage. Cooking fun, delicious, and healthy food is possible-by using these simple recipes and tips in the kitchen. These tips and more await you in "Common Sense.""