I don’t think I ever really liked my feet. They are small, wide, and for most of my life, they were split and cracked. Especially the heels. I literally tried every kind of cream imaginable and regularly tried to file off the dead skin at various times throughout my life. An exciting thing happened last year when I started drinking […]

For as long as I can remember, flexibility has never been a “strong suit” of mine. I’ve struggled with balance, rhythm (in my body especially), and strength. While I’ve done little things over the years to try to correct these, nothing really “stuck…” UNTIL NOW! First of all, not to “beat a dead horse,” but my rebounder has totally revolutionized […]

Let’s talk about my favorite kitchen equipment since I have focused heavily on exercise equipment in previous posts. My favorite kitchen appliance is the instant pot! This item has revolutionized my cooking. It is the ONLY way to make boiled eggs. I can make the most delicious soups in very little time. In fact, we like soups now, and my […]

Protein is vital to a healthy diet, and as a semi-vegetarian, getting a healthy amount of protein might seem difficult at first. After all, I’m not eating meat (unless it’s fish or special-occasion meats). I’m eating minimal dairy, but to be quite honest, I’ve never felt better. I used to believe I was almost hypoglycemic, but I have since altered […]

  I will never forget taking this picture of a mountain I used to take for granted when growing up. In Washington State, Mt. Rainier is one of those sights that just stops you in your tracks. I grew up seeing the mountain from the second story window in our house, but trees often obscured it. Now, on a clear […]

I’ve covered this to a degree, but I want to list a few things I regularly use, which some may not know. A rebounder is the number one workout must-have! This thing is impressive, and I cannot recommend them highly enough! You will feel better, look better, and it is the perfect workout item for you and your family! While […]

I will admit that exercise and I were not always a match made in heaven. To be perfectly honest, I was not too fond of P.E. when I was growing up. No matter how hard I tried, it was never good enough. Sports did not come easily to me, and I got to the point where I quit trying. Yes, […]

I never mind smiling. It’s my favorite thing to do.   But I do believe there are times in my life when my smile is bigger and bolder.   Whether in high school… …at a Supernatural Convention in response to a Barbara Niven red-lipstick challenge (this was featured on Home & Family back in the day because I did rise to […]

Healthy desserts have been a way of life for me for many years, but I have become even more health-conscious in recent times. It’s not good enough for them to be “low-calorie.” They need to be made with quality ingredients, and it just so happens I recently made such a dessert. You are looking at Vegan Dark Chocolate Almond Butter […]

Hydration is essential to me and has been for years. I challenged myself years ago to drink at least eight glasses a day, and now I drink at least that if not more. This is one of the fun water bottles I use for hydration, but I also just use a regular glass from the kitchen. I do add some […]