Dig deep. . . Rise above. . . Be present. . . Cherish the moment. . . What doesn’t kill you will make you stronger. . . Get tough or die. .. This is my self-talk lately. Sounds a little confusing, right? Some days I don’t know how to dig…
“Above all, be the heroine of your own life, not the victim.” Nora Ephron I love this quote. I try and live by this quote. At times, though, it can be so hard! Especially now. The last week or so hasn’t been easy, and I’ve gone back to this quote…
What a world we have entered into! We went from thinking technology was a nice tool, to almost completing relying on it! We found new ways to connect, shop, eat out, and socialize using our phones and laptops. Who would have thought? During this time, I also learned that connecting…
I love salads! I really do. . . . most of the time. I look forward to a fresh, extra crispy, crunchy salad loaded with goodness and variety! But, there are those days, especially cold and drizzly days, when that crisp, cool salad just doesn’t seem like it’s going to…
During this time of social isolation and quarantine, it is so important to take care of our immune system. Along with a healthy diet and plenty of sleep, we also need to stay active and get our Vitamin D. Doing yoga outside makes the most of 2 of those! Take…
“I always get where I’m going by walking away from where I’ve been.” These simple, yet profound words were spoken by none other than Winnie the Pooh. At first thought, this may seem like a very elementary statement, but let’s think about it a little more. It seems to beg…
It’s an interesting time. An odd time. A time of uncertainty and frenzy. We aren’t sick, but we have to behave as though we are. We aren’t snowed in, but we have to behave as though we are. We aren’t introverts, but we have to behave as though we are….
Hello everyone! I would like you to meet my guest blogger, Kathleen Trace. She is a full time high school teacher, mom, photographer, blogger, and so much more! She also believes in a healthy lifestyle and is helping her family develop healthy eating habits as well as an active lifestyle….
First, I want to set the record straight. I don’t have celiac disease nor am I gluten intolerant. . . in the traditional way of thinking. However, after talking to my doctor a little over a year ago and telling her about my joint pain, she suggested I try gluten…
When I turned 50, I could tell things were different. I ached more. My body didn’t recover as quickly. I exercised twice as much and ate less than I used to just to maintain a healthy weight. It was rather depressing. So, being the analytical person I am, I…