I have always enjoyed experiences for gifts – especially experiences that are shared with family and friends. Sometimes you look around and you realize that you really don’t need any new stuff! And now that we have downsized out home, our space is very limited. Even today we are still unpacking, and I keep on […]
Feel Better Fast and Make It Last
This year I have been focusing on my health. I am nourishing my body with healthier food, spending more time moving and getting some exercise in, and I have added meditation to my daily routine. All of these habits are making a marked difference in my ability to just feel good and ready to tackle […]
How to Maintain Not Gain During the Holidays
Now that I have reached my WW goal weight, I am focusing on maintaining my weight loss. In many ways, maintaining is a lot harder than losing – especially if you are like me, someone whose weight has yo-yoed for years. But this time my weight loss is different (it was much slower), and I […]
Holiday Entertaining with Parker Wallace
The holidays are here in full force! From the first hint of Halloween candy to the last champagne toast on New Year’s Day – scrumptious food and sweet delights surround us! I was able to chat about holiday entertaining with Parker Wallace in a recent interview, and I also got a few tips on how […]
How A 17-Year-Old Girl Scout Reduced Plastic Straws
With the power of GIRL (Go-Getter, Innovator, Risk Taker, and Leader) and the support of Girl Scouts, Shelby O’Neil founded the nonprofit, Jr. Ocean Guardians, to combat waste and defend the environment. A California native, Shelby loves the ocean and wanted to find a way to make a positive difference. Realizing that plastic straws often end up […]
Graduation and the Digital Literacy Gap
Not everyone who graduates will have the digital skills to succeed Students are well into the new school year – but how many of them will actually finish it? Here’s the good news – in 2016, the most recent year that statistics are available, the national high school graduation rate reached 84.1%. The increase was […]
How Meditation is Helping Me
The stress in my life right now is over the top! So much so that sometimes it feels as though I can feel the cortisol piercing through my veins. OK, I know that sounds a bit dramatic, but right now there are a handful of big stressors in my life. First, we sold our home […]
Bringing Fulfillment Closer to My Life
I recently listened to a meditation focused on bringing fulfillment closer to my life. Which of course caused me to ask myself, “Am I fulfilled?” That is a really big question! There was one point in my life where I wrote a piece on how I was living my purpose. At that time, I truly […]
How to Live an Adventurous Life
There is no doubt about it, I live for adventure! Whether it has been swimming from Alcatraz, biking through Croatia, or living through a remodel – I am almost always up for an adventure. There is something about visiting new places, meeting new people, and pushing myself out of my comfort zone that speaks to […]
Fall Travel Ideas – Close to Home or Far Away
I love to travel anytime of the year! As a teacher my vacations are tied to the school calendar, but one day I will retire and then I will be able to head out to explore whenever I want! Right now, there are so many wonderful places to visit. I love fall weather! Typically it […]
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