self-care
Last week I headed to the doctor’s for my annual exam. As I walked out the door, I stopped to see if I needed to pay my copay. The receptionist nodded her head saying that my well-care visit was covered by insurance. That got me thinking about how much being healthy and being proactive with …
A recent weekend get-away to Las Vegas including a lot of dining out for my husband and myself. The weekend was jam packed with hanging out with cousins, exploring the many casinos, walking for miles on end, and dining at some rather wonderful restaurants. My husband and I are not much for gambling. Other than …
It’s a new year, and as you know I am focusing on cutting waaaay back on sugar this month. My Sugar-Free January is marching along and so far so good! It definitely helps to have a plan and a why. My why – why am I cutting out added and refined sugar is simple – …
2017 is wrapping up quickly, and it is time to think about the coming year. I look at New Year’s resolutions differently than most. I prefer to set goals. Goals that are planable, trackable, and measurable. Yes, that’s a lot of -ables. Yes, I made one up. It’s Time to Plan Our 2018 Goals The …
I was recently asked by a friend, “How did you ever learn to trust men again?” The question was posed with much anticipation, as the woman asking the question has traveled through a number of relationships and was hesitant about putting herself out there yet again. At that point I really couldn`t fully answer the …
I love the coming of fall! With the changing of the season and the dropping temperatures, the scent of Autumn is in the air. No, I am not talking about the scent of pumpkin everything! But the real scent of falling leaves, misty mornings, and ok, pumpkin, cinnamon, and cloves. Autumn has arrived, and this …
Stress is an inevitable side affect of work for many of us. No matter how much we may enjoy our jobs – the deadlines, the workloads, the interpersonal demands – all of that plus more, can take a toll on us. In fact, studies have revealed that stress can wreak havoc on our immune system, …
I admit it, I love sugar. All kinds of sugar – chocolate, bagels, French bread, margaritas, chips, and more! I mean just take a look at many of my recipe posts. You can find some amazing dessert, drinks, German pancakes, pizzas and more here on my blog. Yes, they are all yummy! But this is …
Former Olympic soccer player Shannon Boxx has hung up her cleats to take on a new role… as an advocate for Lupus Awareness. Boxx played for years on the Women’s gold-medal winning soccer tean in spite of the disease, keeping her diagnosis secret from everyone but one teammate. She has since gone public with her …
Uggh! Weight. As in trying to lose weight. As in I have too much of it. As in – this has been a lifelong struggle of mine. Yes, I am always trying to lose weight. Sometimes I am better at it than other times. Sometimes I am hoping to lose five pounds and sometimes I …
