wooden blocks flipping to the 2021 new year
Stress, Wellness

3 Questions to Think About Before 2021

I cooked my very first turkey last week. After watching videos, chatting with my grandma on her self-proclaimed “turkey tip hotline,” and carefully following all of the steps, my first bird was a success! The meat was perfectly cooked, we had leftovers for days and I only set off the smoke alarm once (note to self: an extra pan to…

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Jo’Ann Godshall
Fitness

How One Member is Staying Active During the Pandemic

I’m so excited to have a very special guest for this week’s blog. Jo’Ann Godshall is an avid hiker and a TOPS Advocate for South Central Pennsylvania. I had the opportunity to ask Jo’Ann how she’s managed to stay active and overcome setbacks over the past few months of what has been an extremely-challenging year. Q: How has your fitness…

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grilled cheese with tomato soup comfort food
Featured, Nutrition, Recipes

4 Delicious October Eats

Pumpkin spice tends to get most of the attention this time of year, and it never ceases to amaze me what food (or food-like product) becomes pumpkin-fied each year. But there are many other fall treats worth adding to your autumn arsenal. Here’s a roundup of my latest fall fruit and veggie tips to try for yourself or tweak with…

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puppy wearing a scarf and sitting in fall leaves
Lifestyle, Nutrition, Recipes

A Roundup of Fall Favorites

With so many things beyond our control and an endless news cycle that takes an emotional toll, it’s important now more than ever to find comfort in familiar favorites. Whether it’s a brisk walk through the leaves with a friend or the warm aroma of a pumpkin-spiced treat, fall brings us simple reminders to stop, breathe and savor. Take a…

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goats on yoga mat
Fitness, Stress, Wellness

Nature, Yoga … and Goats

This week, I’m excited to have TOPS Marketing Manager, Kimberly Greene, as my special guest blogger. Warm weather days here in Wisconsin are limited—Wisconsinites know that we need to get outside and maximize the sunshine. So why not get creative with how we’re (safely) spending our time, especially when so many things have been postponed or canceled this year? I’ve…

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