To me Valentine’s Day has always been a day to reflect on the things I love in life. I usually celebrate by making cards, creating treats and going out to a nice dinner with friends. It is more meaningful for me to celebrate friendships than to wallow over a significant other. Today, I am celebrating [...]
Yesterday as I waited (for what seemed like 8 years during the 11am rush) in line at Starbucks, I noticed one of their colorfully decorated chalkboards had the slogan “Happy is a Flavor” scribbled across it. That got me thinking about how foods really do influence the way you feel. I knew that once I [...]
Okay…I’m definitely dedicated to this whole work out thing. After looking at the schedules for the yoga studio I went to this past weekend, I realized that the only time I could attend a class was at 5:45am today. I said I was going to do yoga once a week and I meant it! I [...]
I swear, I could write this entire blog about breakfast! I’m a breakfast fanatic, and always make sure that I have something interesting, satisfying and delicious to charge my day. How you choose to start your day really does have an impact on the rest of it. I woke up today with a slightly dry [...]
Over the past year, my crazy schedules have lead to a demise in my work outs. Every now and then I would sneak in a 30 minute elliptical session or a 30-minute at home yoga video, but that was the extent of my physical activity. Going from a full-time swimmer to a hobbyist runner and [...]
Now that it is October and officially Autumn, the time has come for me to trade in my crisp fresh produce and grilled meats of summer for warm, hearty oven/stove-top crafted meals. There is nothing better than coming home from a long, chilly day to a house filled with the warmth and aromas of a [...]
