WOW....talk about a stressful month! First we had the elections (no shortage of stress there), next we heard the reports of an increase in Covid cases and on top of all that, the holiday season starts next week.....yikes! Let's face it, these days life feels pretty stressful. And when you are feeling stressed or anxious, one of the first things that changes
It's official......pumpkin season is here and I am loving it! I just bought my pumpkins last weekend and, although I have not carved a pumpkin in a really long time, I'm thinking this might be the year to bring back that tradition. It could be really fun as long as I don't carve my fingers in the
If I had to pick one season, I would have to say that Fall is definitely my favorite time of year. The smell of the cool, crisp air, the sight of the leaves changing color, the warmth of my favorite sweater and, last but certainly not least, the taste of the harvest produce making its way to the farmers market.
Your immune system is an amazing mechanism designed to protect you from viruses, bacteria and toxins. So it goes without saying (but I'll say it anyway), in order to maintain optimal health, you must have a strong immune system. We know that healthy lifestyle choices like eating lots of fruits and vegetables, reducing stress, exercising and getting good
There is something so magical about being out in nature and this past weekend was no exception. As I headed out on an early morning bike ride last Sunday, I spotted this herd of elk and it literally stopped me in my tracks! Watching these beautiful animals quietly graze in this field of grass was like a morning
Everybody needs to rest. It is absolutely essential for a healthy, balanced life. Yet, when you ask people if they would intentionally set aside time to rest, most will tell you they are just too darn busy. While that may be true, if you could, would you take the time to rest? In today's world, there is an underlying
Or perhaps I should say, I'm "trying" to get creative! At least that was my intention when I signed up for a 6 week online creative writing class. ;) Going into this class I knew that creative writing was different from the writing that I have been doing. What I didn't know was that I would be surrounded by
I LOVE summer squash. Without a doubt, they have become one of my favorite veggies and the fact that right now the farmers market is overflowing with every shape, size and color.....well, that just makes me happy! So what's so great about summer squash, you ask? In a word, EVERYTHING! Not only are they a low calorie, nutrient
Can you recall the last time you had a really, REALLY good laugh? I'm talking about the kind of laugh where you are laughing so hard that you have to hold your belly cause it hurts or better yet, tears start to run down your face. Has it been a while? It's been a while for me too! In
Last Friday was National Avocado Day so I thought it was only fitting that I dedicate this newsletter to one of my favorite foods, the avocado. And if you think you know everything there is to know about avocados, think again. I'm pretty sure I've uncovered a few facts that may surprise you. One of