Today and Everyday
Sound familiar? “There is nothing good in this house to eat!” I hear it all the time — especially now that my kids are home everyday. So many times, I’ve just gone grocery shopping and there is all kinds of good, healthy food in the house. But according to my kids, there just isn’t any […]
The majority of our stress comes from things happening outside of our control. However, we can manage how we react to the stress. Check out these “quick” stress reducing activities: The Black bag – Hang with me here…it might feel funky, but it works. Imagine you have a black velvet bag that closes with a draw string. Open […]
It’s October already! The new year is less than 90 days away! Does this sound familiar? — The last few months have been a bit rough on your waist line. You need to get back to a healthier lifestyle, yet it is tempting to wait. I mean really, New Year’s isn’t that far away and […]
If I told you I had the secret to increasing your productivity and creativity, would you want to know it? What if it was really simple? Would you do it? Well, it is simple – just Exercise first thing in the morning. Yup – that’s it – simple, but not necessarily easy! I know, I […]
August is the height of the summer growing season. Beans, zucchini, cucumbers, tomatoes, and are ready to be picked. And soon, we will have squash, potatoes, peppers, apples, raspberries and more. If you don’t have access to home grown veggies and fruit, consider buying them locally. There are several reasons to do so: Locally grown […]
Ever wonder how you can be so exhausted after sitting at your desk all day? Certainly, it can be stressful mentally, but it is stressful physically too. Our bodies are not designed to sit so extended sitting can cause back pain, headaches, tension, and tightness in your back, hips, neck, and shoulders. Getting up every […]
The little decisions matter. Going to the gym a few times a week or eating an extra serving of vegetables isn’t going to impact you immediately but it will matter. Taking a walk after dinner one night a week probably doesn’t feel like a victory, but it is. Every little “yes” is a step in […]
You made the commitment and now you are trying to eat healthier, work out every morning and learn as much as you can about new healthy lifestyles. You are so excited and you want those closest to you to be excited too! But, that is not the case. Your closest support network likes it just […]
A 4th of July celebration isn’t complete without a patriotic dish or two. Looking for some inspiration? How about one of these? Fruit Tray Arrange strawberries, cherries, watermelon, bananas, and blueberries in the design of the flag. Peanut Butter and Berry Toast Toast whole grain or sprouted grain bread, spread with natural nut butter and decorate […]
Summer is here and that means we now have access to a plethora of fresh produce and fruit. If you are like us, we tend to pack the fridge with leafy greens, veggies, berries and melons. But there is nothing more disappointing than pulling out a package of raspberries only to find them fuzzy with […]
