I have set a reading goal for myself for 2020 and that goal is to read 50 books by years end. Fifty – the big 50. For an avid reader like myself, that should not be too challenging – the problem I have is time. Like everyone of you my time is finite and my …
Helping the Health of Our Oceans #SuperCoralPlay
Thousand of football fans will be descending onto Miami this weekend, all to enjoy the excitement and action of Super Bowl 54! Florida has many tourist attractions even beyond the Super Bowl, but I learned today that Florida is also the Coral State of America. Florida’s coral reef is known to be the third largest …
How to Get Started Writing a Journal
I have written a few times about journalling, and that’s because this habit of mine brings me so much! Yet, a recent conversation with a friend reminded me what is so natural to me can be very foreign to others. How to get started writing a journal is easy – just a few mindful steps …
Chicken Cilantro Wonton Soup
A funny thing happened the other day in the grocery store. Sounds like a bar joke, doesn’t it? But no. Really. A funny thing happened the other day in the grocery store. If you are here simply for the Chicken Cilantro Dumpling Soup recipe, skim down this post and you will find it where the …
Let’s Kick off the 30-Day Thriver Challenge
I was excited and touched to be able to talk with two incredible women – celebrity fitness trainer Anna Kaiser (training Shakira for the Super Bowl) and Christine Hodgdon, Patient Advocate for MBC. These inspirational women taught me more about self-care and fitness as a lifestyle. The two of them are here today to share …
Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Pineapple Recipe
This recipe is simply delicious! This fast, easy-to-put together weeknight dinner is scrumptious and so beautiful on the platter – it is definitely fancy enough to serve for company! But the best part – beyond delicious and easy – is that it is a low WW point meal! I served it with a side of …
Good Relationships Are Based on Building Trust
Trust is a very important part of any personal or business relationship. Without trust, an air of suspicion always clouds the relationship. Trust is the glue that holds any worthwhile relationship together. Fortunately, you can choose actions that build trust, and that is important because good relationships are based on trust. Each and every relationship is …
Building Connections and Fostering Relationships
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 …