Inspiring Healthy Change
If I can do it, you can do it too!
3 Ways to Burn Fat While You Sleep
As a tween or young teen, I ventured into my grandmother’s basement searching for her famous seven-layer bars. She stored the extra baked goods there, and my sweet tooth was determined to find them! But first, I found her vintage vibrating exercise belt (watch this...
3 Reasons to Ditch Perfection for Progress
I’m definitely a recovering perfectionist. My handwriting today, in comparison to grade school, might give you a clue! My third-grade teacher granted me free time during cursive lessons, and now my family claims they can’t read what I write (maybe they don’t want to!)...
Best Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Alternatives
Let’s be clear. I love gluten and dairy! When our family toured the Ben & Jerry’s factory in Vermont, they were taste-testing strawberry cheesecake. I glanced at my daughter and said, “I’ll just try a little.” I took one bite, looked at her with a smile, and...
How I Weaned Off Coffee
I love coffee! As a young child, I remember sneaking in sips of Irish coffee my parents served to guests after dinner in little white Danish cups with saucers! As a teenager, hazelnut coffee brewing in the kitchen was a staple. As a college student, I routinely downed...
The Message Within Your Health Mess
If you’ve struggled with health, you’ve likely worked to keep your mindset straight that healing is even possible for you. I know I have. I was newly married, sitting on the stairs leading up to the 2nd floor of our then bungalow home, and incredibly sad. The room at...
The Problem with Most Cleanses
Have you ever completed a cleanse that made you feel amazing, but after finishing it, you thought: I don’t want to do that again? I can relate. I recently participated in a 4-day cleanse virtual event co-led by Tony Robbins and Anthony William, popularly known as the...
How I Open My Heart, Instead of Slamming a Door
I was driving and listening to an online course when I heard from the recording, “if you don’t have any problems, that means you’re dead!” That made me laugh out loud. It’s so obvious, right? Problems are a sign of life. A sign we’re still alive and growing. Our life...
Healthy & Organic Meal Kit Delivery Service
It may come as a surprise, but I don’t like cooking. Yes, I love real food, but I can’t stand making it. Sigh. If you’re like me and want to eat healthy organic meals but not spend hours in the kitchen, read on. You’re about to learn how to decrease stress in the...
I Must Admit, As I Age I Want More of This!
I must admit, as I age, I want glowing skin. The other day, I looked at a picture of Dave and me with baby Kaitlin (now 16 years old.) We look young, unlined, and fresh-faced! I’ve always shied away from topical ways to keep up the hydrated, fresh-faced look. Most...
Your 3 Step Plan for Better Sleep
I love to sleep! But sleep didn’t always come easily. Even after our kids slept through the night, I usually woke up between 2 and 4 AM and started running through my to-do list. If I couldn’t coax myself back to sleep, I’d start my day. A few hours later, I’d want...