Breathe in, Breathe out

Living on one of the highest points in the county with an open field behind allows for a beautiful view, but also a constant breeze. Sometimes it can feel like a gale-force wind! In the summer, I’m always watching for those days I can throw open the windows to allow...

Repaired with Gold

Are you familiar with kintsugi? It’s is a Japanese art form of taking broken items and repairing them with gold. The broken piece of pottery resulting from kintsugi looks more beautiful after the repair. While none of us wants to be broken, it is a part of life and...

Easing the Dinner Struggle

Day-to-day life can be busy. With my kids getting older and more involved in school activities and sports, I found that cooking was becoming a chore. I turned to Pinterest for inspiration. I came across freezer Crock-Pot® meals, and they looked pretty simple so I gave...

Spring: The Season of Beginnings

Spring is here, and you want to peel those layers. If you made a few adjustments in your exercise and nutrition habits during the last three months, you’re off to a great start. If you didn’t, let’s make some quick changes. It’s never too late to start your own health...

Trying to Out-Train a Bad Diet

Weight was never my issue when I was growing up. As a young girl, I was tall and thin. I loved playing outside and running track. By the time I was 22, I already had four children but still was able to maintain a nice shape. By 2005, at age 23, I weighed more than 250...