Jump to Recipes Mindful Eating is defined by the Center for Mindful Eating as " Mindfulness is the capacity to bring full attention and awareness to one’s experience, in the moment, without judgment. Mindful Eating brings mindfulness to food choice and the experience of eating ." Did you catch that? Without Judgment!!! I am a big proponent of learning to listen to our bodies and of being loving and kind to ourselves, and I believe that out of this self-love we will take b

I have always loved reading, but then again, I was brought up by a librarian who is a lifelong book club member and avid reader herself! Not to mention that reading gave me the chance to win a free Personal Pan Pizza! OK, if you are younger than me, Pizza Hut used to reward us for reading books! If we met our teacher's monthly reading goal, we could turn in our sheet to Pizza Hut and get a free Personal Pan Pizza!! It was awesome!!! Getting back on track! I've always loved r

Starting a new year often brings a fresh sense of purpose and motivation, and a temptation to create those dreaded resolutions. I want to encourage you to feel free to take it a step at a time and be motivated from within. No need to be a "New Year, New You", unless you want to. For those who love crafting and creating, you have a readily available source for improving your mental wellness, your craft. Crafting is more than just making beautiful things; it can be a powerful

By: Lisa Wright Burbach I used to be intimidated by the idea of making my own salad dressing; it seemed to complicated-scary actually! One day I just gave it a go and I've never looked back! I make all of our dressings now! OK, for the most part. If we have to take one someplace I sometimes buy it. When buying, read the labels carefully and watch sneaky things like sodium and sugar. Homemade salad dressing are healthier, or at least have the potential to be healthier, beca

Fiight the Holdiay Sit and keep moving this season!

Let me start by saying, I. Hate. Journaling! OK, there, I said it! The Human Being Journal is different, though, and not your usual journal. This Journal is a book that guides you and helps you delve deeply into your heart to understand your true desires in the areas of Relationships, Finances, Spirit, Health, Community, Career, Travel, Mind, creativity, passion, and Giving Back. Through guided questions, you have the chance to explore your feelings about yourself in relatio

Each week I scour the internet, magazines, and cookbooks so you don't have to! I provide links to main dish recipes you can easily click and start cooking. Because, let's face it, no one told us that we'd have to figure out what to make for dinner every night for the rest of our lives!! Right?! Don't worry! I'm here to help!

Do you struggle to stay consistent with exercise because you get bored? I do!! Especially if I’m doing an online yoga, cycle, or treadmill exercise. I want to quit early and find it difficult to work harder.  What should we do to beat the boredom?

Getting healthy doesn’t have to break the bank. Investing in your health now means paying less for illness later. You can start budgeting slowly and keep things super simple. You are worth it!

Today, let’s talk about one of my favorite eco-friendly swaps: Beeswax Wraps instead of plastic wrap.

Have you ever heard of Traffic Light Eating? It's one of my favorite tools. It's simple, flexible, and easy to follow.

Change can feel daunting, especially when the steps forward seem overwhelming or unclear. That’s where a Certified Health Coach comes in, and one of my favorite tools is the Brief Action Plan (BAP).

Looking for a snack you can enjoy in unlimited amounts?!! OK, that’s a trick question.  I’m talking about Exercise Snacks! Exercise snacks are short bursts of movement that you sprinkle in throughout your day, lasting from 1 to 5 minutes at a time, with the intention of getting your heart rate up.  They aren’t meant to replace your regular workout but to give your body little doses of activity that add up

It's that time of year again - sniffles, sneezes, and the chorus of coughs and hacking is making its way through our house. What about yours?  When sickness attacks our homes, we tend to focus on resting, staying hydrated, and maybe soup and Netflix - all important things! But taking care of your home during and after illness can help you recover more quickly and help reduce the chances of getting sick in the future. Here are some easy ways to freshen our spaces and boost our

I get asked about how to simplify dinner time! People ar often tired, busy, or don't like to cook. Whatever the reason sometimes we all need simplicity! That is where sheet pan meals thrive! Grab these recipes anchored cut the chaos.

New science and research in recent years has proved that our gut (aka digestive system) is much more complex than we realized. Not only that, but it has a huge impact on our overall health. A healthy gut contributes to a strong immune system, healthy heart and brain, and better mood and sleep.

Camping! We love to go camping, and people look at our photos and see us relaxing by the fire and see all of our fun adventures. What...

Every week, I do the planning and searching so you don't have to! - Scrolling through websites, flipping through magazines, and thumbing through cookbooks to bring you 5 handpicked main dish recipes - just click, cook, and enjoy!

Each week I scour the internet, magazines, and cookbooks so you don't have to! I provide 5 main dish recipes you can easily click and cook.

Have you ever wished you had just one more room in your house? Maybe a quiet space to drink your morning shake read a book, or sneak in a little me-time while the world is still waking up. Or perhaps somewhere to gather with friends that doesn’t involve vacuuming first. If that sounds like a dream, I have good news…