My blender has been running in overdrive lately. Smoothies have become a staple in my life, morning and night. Whether whipping one up to enjoy during my morning commute, or post-workout while in my hot tub, I’ve found smoothies to be a quick, refreshing mini-meal – especially as summer approaches. This delicious obsession was sparked
Continue Reading?Why use a pedometer or step counter? These days, walking 10,000 steps a day has become the accepted magic number, the one that puts you in the category of adults with an active lifestyle. It also represents the level of activity that most health experts say gives you the greatest number of health benefits. Pedometers
Continue Reading?Here’s a great relationship “exercise”: When you have something intense to talk about with your partner, lace up some good, supportive shoes and head out together for a walk. Keep a pace that’s brisk but comfortable for both of you. Often, when we have intense conversations, we’re cleaning up after dinner or we’re in our
Continue Reading?But really, how bad can it be? Do we really have to live our lives in a completely straight line, never deviating from the ultra healthy, or intellectual? Moms always say, “All things in moderation,” and there’s probably more truth to that than anyone can fathom. We were supposed to eat margarine, then trans fats
Continue Reading?It’s always a good time to deepen the connection with your significant other. I’m excited to introduce our guest editor for the month of February who is a professional at helping couples unite successfully, spiritually and intimately. Michele Lisenbury Christensen is a wife, mother, blogger, and trusted advisor to couples, singles, and corporate leaders around
Continue Reading?Between work, family, health, home, and community, it’s easy to feel spread thin and depleted these days. Let’s skip the surface-level flowers and chocolates and give something deeper. Let’s offer deeper rejuvenation to our partners – or other loved ones – and find ways to receive their love in a significant way, too. Offer rejuvenation to the people you love When I
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