Let’s talk about stress, baaaby, let’s talk about you and me! Ok, so those are not the original lyrics to that early 90’s song, but now, let’s talk about stress. Did you know stress can affect your health, thoughts, and behaviors? And when left to its own, it can contribute to an array of health […]

Off-brand or name-brand? Local or chain? Discounts or full price? Many decisions in life, even the seemingly insignificant, have angles to be considered. Do you get what you pay for, find ways to get more bang for your buck, or go all in paying top dollar expecting the best? Whatever the purchase, it can be […]

It’s summer, baby! The time for fun in the sun, sand, and sea. Time for adventure, vacations and exploration. Hot days in the sun with fresh food and cool drinks. If none of this resonates with you, it’s possible you don’t like summer. As an American who grew up in the Midwest, summer for me […]

“It takes as much energy to wish as it does to plan.” Eleanor Roosevelt Are you a traditional type-A planner? Do you thrive on check lists, planners, and calendars, whether paper or digital? Or perhaps you’re more like me and planning and being organized doesn’t come naturally. Maybe you fall somewhere in the middle, although […]

Years ago, when I was about seven or eight, my mom forced my brother to eat liver and onions. He didn’t care for that particular dish, but my mom wouldn’t allow him to leave the table until he’d finished his plate. Liver and onions had not been on my mom’s menu that night. In fact, […]

For a short time after I had my first child, I worked for a tutoring company that had me traveling all over to tutor various kids. Although I enjoyed the kids, the pay wasn’t great, as it was costing me more in gas and babysitters than I was making. Every so often, I think of […]

About 16 years ago, I heard the phrase, “set yourself up for success”, from one of my best friend’s named Kristi. At the time, she was using her media studies degree to work in radio, working the night shift at a radio station. I was in my first full-time teaching position, living with another one […]

You’ve left your house for work, errands, or appointments, but you’ve forgotten about an important part of your day—feeding yourself! You’re out later than planned, or in the carpool line waiting for the kids—and your stomach growls: a reminder that you are not only hungry and without a snack or meal, but more so without […]

Part One As a child, I couldn’t wait for the latest copy of Good Housekeeping to arrive in the mail for one reason: the recipes. I would frantically flip through my mother’s magazine with the hope of finding the tear-out recipe from the middle. Even as a child, the mere thought of making a new […]