Holiday survival tips.
Hi friends~ It’s that wonderful time of year when we’ve been all squishy and happy with family, traditions, music, and food….right? And now we’re looking at the new year. Are you feeling energized…or just wiped out? Let’s get real, it’s super stressful to fit it all in with work, kids, school, and everyday life. It […]
Got a bug and feeling bitchy?
Hello friends~ Hope you’re feeling well. I rarely get sick, but a bug got me this time. Many days coughing, body aches, fever, gastric issues too. Thankfully COVID neg. The doctor ruled out flu (but there are so many types of flu, right…?), and it wasn’t pneumonia on Friday. So an antibiotic was prescribed, which […]
You’re an athlete.
Hello friends~ The only way I could maintain sanity raising 6 kids in the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s was a short bout of heart rate-inducing exercise every day. It was a tiny vacation. I didn’t know that I was training and I definitely did not consider myself an athlete. Dressed all day in some […]
I get you, I promise
Hello friends~ Another one of those guilt inducing end of year, new year’s resolutions articles about getting serious about nutrition and exercising? Not. Nope. No way. I promise. I get you. Prioritizing is a challenge in the best of times, especially during the holidays when everything demands attention at the same high level of importance. […]
Eat the cake
Hello friends! Ready or not, the holiday season has begun. It always seems to sneak up more suddenly every year! We’re not hosting this year, but carrying some goodies down to VA for a visit with family, including a favorite apple cake with brown sugar glaze (recipe below). Even though I’ve baked forever, and cooked […]
The Pre-Thanksgiving Recipe Issue. Soup. And Breathe.
Hello Friends~ Thanksgiving is looming, and the out-of-control race through the holidays and the new year can be super stressful for all of us. Honestly, I get it. If you have a disciplined workout plan, and you can stick with it, keep going of course. Workouts can be great stress relievers, or could also add […]
The oldest in the room, imposter syndrome, and accepting compliments with grace
Hello friends! What a weekend. For months it was looming, and I was kind of dreading it. I knew what was involved: 5-9pm on Friday night, 8:30am-9pm on Saturday, and 8:30-2pm on Sunday for a certification training which I had signed up and paid for last year. I was not looking forward to spending so […]
Getting into the spirit
Helloooo~ Boooo! I’m not a big fan of Halloween. Except for fall foliage, mums, kale, and pansies. Scary, oozy, kinda ugly stuff is my not favorite aesthetic. I mean I do love kids in cute costumes, so focusing on the positive… I’m pretty good at making the best of occasions that are unavoidable. So since […]
We’re not getting out alive.
Hello friends~ Sounds like a scary Halloween movie title. But truth. No one knows how long life is going to be. It can end suddenly, or gradually, and no matter which, it’s is about making the most of the time we have right now. We can choose to be conscious, and responsible about the choices […]
Immune Boosting Snacks!
Hello friends~ This is the recipe issue without the recipes! Just some great ideas for snacks that will support the immune system during the colder months when we’re spending more time indoors. Easy and delicious. Love to know if you try any of these, or if you have recipes and ideas to share! Have you […]