Like most kids, when I was younger, I thought Christmas was magical. The lights, the decorations, the family celebrations and, of course, the presents. Everything about the holiday felt special to me. Now that I'm older, it's hard not to get nostalgic when I think about those magical moments from my childhood but I have to say, one of my most
The holiday season may be called the most wonderful time of the year but between buying gifts, hosting parties, attending family gatherings and trying not to break the bank, it might also be the most stressful time of the year. Don't get me wrong....I love the excitement of the holidays but when I find myself rushing around from one
Thanksgiving is a holiday that is steeped in tradition and while there are so many great things to love about Thanksgiving, everyone knows that dessert is not to be missed. It doesn't matter how much we eat at Thanksgiving dinner, we always seem to make room for dessert. Unfortunately, many of our beloved holiday desserts are loaded with sugar and after indulging in Thanksgiving dinner, that slice of pie can feel like a
In life, it's only natural to want what we have envisioned for ourselves. For many of us, we simply want to be happy, healthy, successful and loved. While these are all perfectly normal wants and desires, sometimes we can get so wrapped up in what we want that we begin to feel like we have to force things in order
Halloween is fast approaching and let's face it, the scariest part of this holiday is not the ghosts and goblins, it's the endless supply of candy. Sometimes I feel like everywhere I look I see huge bowls of candy and honestly, those mini Snickers bars can be pretty tough to resist. Know what I mean? While this seasonal holiday may be famous for candy corn, caramel apples
As the seasons shift so should your wellness routine. Now that we have started to transition into the fall and winter season, have you been thinking about making some adjustments to your wellness routine? Honestly, I feel like I'm always making adjustments to my wellness routine, especially this time of year. As I prepare myself for the winter season, strengthening my immune
It's been almost 20 years now since I began following a gluten-free diet and let me tell you, it was a HUGE lifestyle change for me. At the time, I was involved in competitive cycling so naturally I was eating a ton of carbs. Bread, pasta, pizza, muffins....you name it, I was eating it. I thought all those carbs were fueling my body
Has this ever happened to you? You're having a stressful day, your brain is on overload and just when you feel like you're ready to explode, someone tells you to "take a deep breath." Ugh! As well meaning as this advice may be, I've recently learned that when we are faced with a stressful or overwhelming situation, "taking a deep breath" may not be the
Honestly, is there any situation where a brownie wouldn't make the moment that much sweeter? Think about it....brownies are the perfect dessert for any occasion but as much as I love this sweet treat, I definitely don't want to eat one loaded with refined sugar, flour and fat. Finding a way to make a healthier version of this classic recipe may not seem
Whether we speak them, hear them or think them, our words have tremendous power. In fact, just one word has the power to melt your heart, infuse you with anger or change your life completely. Despite knowing how powerful our words are, it can be easy to take them for granted because, after all, they're just words, right? Maybe, maybe