I’ve been thinking a lot about a focus for 2020 – the year of clarity. And what I keep coming back to is building connections and fostering relationships. I feel as though I am living a large life – I have many friends, a great career that keeps me busy, a wonderful husband, and a …
Celebrating National Brownie Day
Happy Sunday, happy National Brownie Day! Today is a day to recognize the history of brownies and the perfect reason to whip up a batch. Not that you need a reason to enjoy a scrumptious, chewy, chocolatey brownie. Today I am celebrating National Brownie Day by sharing four of my favorite brownie recipes. For the …
Walking for Weight Loss Made Easy
Today, Sunday, November 17, is Take a Hike Day! Who knew there was a full day devoted to getting the message out about the benefits of getting outside and immersing yourself in nature. Those of you that have followed me know that hiking has played a big part in my life. I shared that journey …
Inspiration is All Around You – Look for It
Inspiration is All Around You – Look for It Finding inspiration comes naturally to some people. For others, it takes practice. If you don’t feel very inspired right now, the good news is that you can change the way you look at things and, in doing so, you’ll welcome more inspiration into your life. Where …
Reaping the Benefits of a Gratitude Journal
How many of you journal? The good old pen and paper journaling? There are so many different ways to journal, but one of my favorite journals is my gratitude journal. Taking the time to reflect each day, and then actually make a note of our thoughts has huge rewards to our well-being. Reaping the benefits …
Healthy Snacking Ideas from Lara Merriken
I love LÄRABARs! The delicious, real food ingredient fruit and nut bars are a staple in my hike bag! So when I was asked if i would like to interview Lara Merriken the founder of LÄRABAR, I was all, “Yes!” Lara is a true story of someone that saw a need – a healthy food …
Six Weeks to a Newer, Better You
Whatever your goal is, you can make it happen! You have the power within you to create the beautiful life that you crave. A life that is authentically yours. A life where you know what you want (because you have done the work to get clarity), the tools to create it (because you have taken …
Get What You Want out of Life
Dear Friends, Developing an online course presented me with a huge learning curve – so much tech for me to learn – writing scripts, videotaping myself, and then editing the videos; writing and recording meditations; and creating handouts! I have created many journal sheets ready to help you get what you want out of life. …
Creating the Life You Want
Dear Friends, You may have noticed that I have been absent from the blogging world this past summer. You might have thought that I was using my summer months to travel the world…. That would have been exciting. But in reality I choose to put aside a lot of my summer plans to work on …
Dealing With Weight Gain
After a summer of enjoying travel, backyard barbecues, meals out, and not tracking my points, I am now dealing with weight gain. I will admit it is a bit disheartening. One thing that I have learned on my weight loss journey is that I need to be committed to a healthier lifestyle day in and …