Do you ever wonder why Monday was chosen as the day to celebrate Meatless Mondays? It's probably quite simple. It's quite likely that the folks behind Meatless Monday campaign felt that as the start of the week, Monday holds a unique opportunity for us. It's a new beginning. A fresh start. Monday is the perfect time to take a look [...]
Do you have a daily morning ritual? What starts your motor running? What gets you up and moving? When the alarm goes off each morning, my husband jump ups, put on the coffee pot and brews a fresh pot of morning joy: coffee! Once his coffee is prepared, he grabs a muffin or danish and settles down with the [...]
Recently several friends and family members have had their previously full and productive lives altered dramatically due to unexpected and traumatic injuries caused by a sudden fall. One of my previously-active aunts is now bedridden after falling in her bathroom and shattering right her hip. Due to her age, her hip has not healed well and she can [...]
Few will deny that sex is a very hot topic! How many times a day do you see an article, engage in a discussion or hear a media report about the subject of sex? Do often wonder why so much attention is paid to this topic? What's all the fuss about? Is the constant focus warranted? Sure, we know [...]
I'm sure you will agree that losing weight often proves to be one of the hardest challenges we face. Weight loss can really make a powerful and positive impact on your health and your lifestyle. However, it does require a lot of effort to succeed. There are so many weight loss schemes, diets, programs, myths and realities. Do you [...]
We all want to be healthy, look good, feel good, live well, right? But sometimes that is easier said than done. What does a healthy lifestyle actually look like? What habits should you follow to make and keep yourself healthy, naturally? To me being healthy is all about balance: mind, body, spirit. Ideally, living a naturally [...]
Do you participate regularly in sports? What sports do you play? Or are you like many of us--athletically-challenged? I'm not going to lie. My friends and family will tell you that I did not inherit the athletic gene, but I try to incorporate movement, exercise and sports into my life as much as possible. Sure, we [...]
Are you obsessed with making green smoothies? I am, and so are many others. And for good reason. Smoothies are quick, easy, portable, delicious, and you can add a variety of super-powered nutrients to each one. Here is an easy to follow, go-to formula for blending up a simple, nutrient-dense smoothie that even the laziest [...]
Have you ever imagined what you could make from recycled wood? When I was a child some of my happiest times were spent with my friends building a wagon, a scooter, a treehouse or even a secret clubhouse with the wood from new appliance packaging? Getting our hands on old pieces of wood provided countless hours of [...]
