As summer heats up, we need ways to cool down.  Infusing your water with herbs and fruits is the perfect way to not just add flavor, but electrolytes and vitamins & minerals too, without all of the added sugar. The general rule of thumb to know how many ounces of fluid you should be drinking …

These days are getting harder. I broke down today. I just want to hug my mom and dad and can’t. So many are dying, going too soon, being defeated by the virus. But we still thank You through it all. I think about this Holy Thursday, the night before you died. I’m sure you wanted …

I bought myself flowers, as I normally do. While I was checking out, one of the lily bulbs fell off the bunch. The cashier looked at me with this “oh no” face and asked me if I still wanted the bulb or if she should throw it away. I smiled and said, “You can put …

Turning Resolutions into Reality. A recent survey of 274,779 Americans revealed the top 10 New Years Resolutions: 1. Actually doing my New Year’s resolution 2. Trying something new 3. Eat more of my favorite foods 4. Lose weight/diet 5. Go to the gym 6. Be happier/better mental health 7. Be more healthy 8. Be a …

Yesterday I jumped out of a fully functioning plane and LOVED it. Skydiving has been on my bucket list for quite some time now, a good 10 years to be exact. A lot of life can happen in 10 years. The weeks leading up to my birthday I like to reflect on the past year …

Last weekend I was on a bachelorette trip in Los Angeles, California, but if you know me, you know I like to go on a hike every vacation I go on. So that’s what we did.  Two out of the 12 girls on the trip decided to join me. We set off to hike part …

Anyone else a beet fan? Not only are they earthily delicious, but they also offer a plethora of benefits. Beets are rich in antioxidants, help blood flow and oxygenation, reduce blood pressure, help fight inflammation, help the natural detoxification process, and enhance athletic performance and recovery. Beware of the possibility of beeturia– red tented urine– …

Last night I cried. Not a cutesy cry, but a full on snot out the nose, ugly cry. It’s funny– when you are younger you come up with a timeline in your mind of how your life should go–at least I did. My timeline consisted mostly of when I would meet my husband, get engaged, …

Holidays are filled with cheer, lights, gatherings and sweets.  Who can deny the fun-filled time of Christmas and New Years?  Unfortunately, it may hard to keep your normal eating habits in line when you are constantly getting off of your normal routine. Here are some Holiday Hints for better nutrition: Bring a dish to the …

Every year around my birthday, I evaluate my life, thinking– how can I better myself, how can I better those around me, how do I get closer to achieving  my life goals etc. That’s when the thought of a challenge came up.  A challenge of better eating and positive thoughts for 31 days. Better Eating …