With summer slowly drawing to a close, Wellness Wednesday is taking a little time to reset and recharge. We’ll be back on Wednesday, September 9, with a brand new post (hint: it will include goats). We hope you make time to recharge too and encourage you to check out these quick reads: 4 Tips for Making the Most of…
The hot and sticky air continues to hang around here in Wisconsin and I probably complain about it at least five times a day. I also complain about the temps in the winter months, but I promise this blog is not about my frustration with Midwest weather. I’ve been trying to embrace the heat by cooling off with new smoothie…
This past weekend was a painful reminder of how important it is to always have basic first aid supplies on hand. While pulling weeds in my garden, I accidentally rolled off of a loose landscaping block and tumbled to the pavement below. Fortunately, I didn’t break anything and didn’t require stitches (plus it got me out of doing additional yard…
After being apart for nearly a year, I’m excited to finally visit my sister and celebrate her birthday. As we anxiously plan for the safest way to celebrate, my mind is filled with questions like, should we hug? Will other people around? Will everyone respect the six-feet-apart rule? I don’t want my constant swirl of thoughts to overshadow the happiness…
After a long hiatus, it feels good to be back writing Wellness Wednesday. But I have to admit that it also feels, for lack of a better way to put it, a little weird. Normally, I’m eager to share tips for adding more vegetables or finding fun ways to get active, but I find myself struggling with what to say…
It’s tough to write this week, since everything feels so insignificant compared to what’s happening in the world. But I’m just trying to do my best in finding small bits of normalcy every day. At the risk of sounding cliché, I’ve grown to appreciate little moments that I’ve taken for granted. On the other hand, I’ve also caught myself overreacting…
This week’s post is meant to provide a small bit of peace, levity and helpful info for you during an uncertain time. Last weekend’s four step workout at home yoga flow looked something like this… Step 1: Roll out yoga mat. Step 2: Take photos of your dog on yoga mat. Laugh at dog’s cute underbite. Step 3: Text photos…
This week, I’m excited to once again have TOPS Publication Specialist Taylor Patton as my special guest blogger. National Nutrition Month® is back! Created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, this annual campaign keeps nutrition top of mind by helping people make healthy and informed food choices. The 2020 theme, “Eat Right, Bite by Bite,” promotes the message that…
Wellness Wednesday is heading south this week for sunny skies and warmer(ish) temps. I’ll be back with a new post on Wednesday, March 11. Feel free to catch up on a few of my favorite posts in the meantime, and have a happy and healthy week! Watching Your Weight? Focus on These Considering Keto? 5 Things to Know…