Filling Breakfast Foods and Quick Recipes
When I commuted and worked in an office I preferred packing my breakfast during the week. The only hindrance was it was difficult for me to come up with “grab and go” options. I struggled with figuring out how to make a filling breakfast that would keep me satisfied until lunch. Now working from home … Read more
Swiss Chard Pie Recipe and Baking Story
A few years back I had the pleasure of making a homemade dutch apple pie after our annual apple picking trip. The pie turned out delicious, but it also reminded me of a time when I made a pie that tasted a little off, swiss chard pie. As a disclaimer, swiss chard pie can be … Read more
How Accurate Are GPS Watches for Running?
My husband purchased a Garmin GPS watch, the Forerunner 205, when he first started running. Since then I have used this watch (and the later ones he purchased) mostly on long runs, or when I didn’t have the time or energy to map out a path with a specific distance before my run. How accurate … Read more
Basic Life Skills Everyone Needs to Have
Most traditional education curriculum focuses on knowledge skills, including topics such as math, science and history. When I was growing up, home economics was one of my favorite classes. This class typically focuses on basic life skills that are needed for day to day life. Not only are life skills practical to have they are … Read more
Snap Crackle Pop Shoulder During Yoga Class
Since I began practicing yoga I’ve had an issue with my left shoulder, (a snap crackle pop shoulder) for what has seemed like the entire time. It makes a cracking noise as I straighten it to enter downward facing dog on my yoga mat. I have Dr. Google’d the heck out of this problem and I’m … Read more
Bondi Band Review Running Headband
At one time Bondi Band gave me an opportunity to try out one of their headbands and write a Bondi Band review. Bondi Band not only makes headbands for women, men and children – they also sell dog collar bands, moisture wicking hats, swim caps and more. They offer hundreds of headband designs on their … Read more
How to Make Homemade Foot Powder
Most of the all natural recipes I have tried in the past were the result of trying to replace items I already purchased. For homemade foot powder, this was not the case. I didn’t have any foot powder to begin with. While it’s common to use foot powder, I personally had never used any. However, … Read more
Natural Makeup Remover Easy Two Ingredients
About five years ago I began a conscious effort to reduce the use of chemicals and unnatural products in our home and in my personal daily beauty routine. The efforts were spurred in part by the adoption of our rescue dog Lulu and realizing that using chemical cleaners in the home wasn’t healthy for her … Read more
CLIF SHOT BLOKS Review Energy Chews
In the past I had the opportunity to try CLIF SHOT BLOKS and write up a CLIF SHOT BLOKS review. These gummy energy chews are made by CLIF Bar & Company, which is the same company that makes other popular foods for athletes including CLIF Bars and LUNA Bars. These are energy chews designed for running. They … Read more