FIFTY, SCHMIFTY: AN HONEST LOOK AT BIG BIRTHDAYS & TURNING 50
I have a big birthday coming up. This one gives me pause—not only because I’ll be turning 50, but because if all goes according to plan that week, I will also become a grandmother for the first time. That’s two major age-confirming life events showing...
OUR HEALTH: HANGING IN THE BALANCE
Remember all that rain we got back in May? I think it’s fair to say that spring 2016 was something of a letdown. But you’ve got to admit—your lawn looked pretty darn good! Between those days of downpour, I attempted to keep our acre of...
SUMMER PARENTING: AN APPROACH TO KEEP YOUR KIDS ACTIVE
Unless you are a stay-at-home parent (or a teacher who actually can take summers off), you probably don’t have the luxury of hanging out with your kids every day for three months. A full-time job makes it tricky to help your kids maintain an active...
THE POWER OF SWEET WORDS
You know those little cocktail napkins that have cute quotes on them? The other day, I bought some that say, “Let us celebrate with wine and sweet words.” I was really drawn to that sentiment, and the more I looked at it, the more I...
COME AS YOU ARE
These are headlines on the covers of actual men’s and women’s magazines: Sculpted Abs Made Easy How Not To Gain Pounds After A Pig-Out Which Dietary Supplements Are Worth Taking? It’s pretty clear that we live in a culture that tricks us into doubting ourselves,...
NEW YEAR’S THEMES, NOT RESOLUTIONS
Hi! Real quick—how was your holiday? Did the mantra trick get you through to the other side? Speaking of mantras, it’s resolution season in America. Gyms and health clubs everywhere are feeling huge spikes in attendance. We personally like resolutions in theory—especially if it means...
GUILT? STRESS? NAH, YOU’VE GOT A MANTRA.
WARNING: Enjoying your Thanksgiving meal has been known to cause … health and happiness. Technically, this is supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year. But hark! Think back on the last several holidays. How did you feel throughout the season? If you...
GARDEN VEGGIE RECIPE
One of our wonderful members at OTAC was generous enough to supply me with fresh cucumbers and beets from her garden. There is simply nothing like utilizing seasonal fruits and vegetables from a local source. The freshness alone provides a ton of flavor – and...
NOT KNOWING COULD BE EVERYTHING
“Trust yourself – you know more than you think you do.” This anonymous quote is stuck to my oven in the form of a magnetic sticker, given to me many years ago. Like most ideas, its meaning has changed for me as time has gone...
STOP THINKING ABOUT HEALTHY EATING AND LET’S DO IT!
Spring is in the air! The sun is shining! Energy levels are on the rise! It’s time to spring forward, literally!! No more thinking about eating better….let’s do it! And let’s not make it too complicated! Let’s DO something we know we can do! Often...