Half Marathon Training Schedule and Plan
Many people start out by running 5K races. They might really start to enjoy running and before they know it they are moving up to the half marathon distance. That’s what happened to me. The longer your race distance is, the more training you need, today I’m sharing my half marathon training. I’ve run more … Read more
Sugar is Addicting How to Stop the Cravings
Most people have a sweet tooth or a savory tooth. I have a savory tooth. If you ask what my favorite donut flavor is I’ll be truly hard-pressed to answer. But I can quickly tell you I love an everything bagel with cream cheese. I try to keep sweets out of our home, but that … Read more
Shakeology Challenge Pack Meal Plan Idea
Have you ever felt like it was time for a reset on your health? I’ve had this feeling many times before. It might be stress getting in the way of my healthy habits, the holidays or struggling to stay active during the winter. One time when this happened I tried something different a Shakeology Challenge. … Read more
Can You Get Sick From Your Pet Dog or Cat?
Even though we often call them man’s best friend, have you wondered before if you can get sick from your pet? I wondered this in the past with our dog Lulu so I decided to do some research into the topic as it pertains to pets including both cats and dogs. There are many pet … Read more
Dry Brushing for Lymphatic Health Importance
When I first read about brushing my skin with a dry brush, the idea was incredibly bizarre. I always heard of exfoliating the skin in the shower, when the skin is wet. But to be honest, that wasn’t working too great so I was up for the challenge. If you experience dry skin in the … Read more
Black Friday Cyber Monday Deals 2024
I’ve always wanted to do a Black Friday Cyber Monday gift guide but typically get a little overwhelmed by all the deals. This year I figured it was no better time than now to offer a guide to my readers. Many sales this year are extended due to a massive influx of online shopping. Today … Read more
Setting SMART Goals for Success in the New Year
For many years, I wasn’t much of a goal setter or a New Years Resolution type person. It seemed, at the time, that most people who set those intentions would break them fairly soon, so I figured why bother? That changed a few years ago after I heard about setting SMART goals. Setting SMART goals … Read more
Ordering Roses Online Bulk, Rose Bush
In the past I posted about all these plant and seed catalogs I had gathered. In January I often order seeds, and one year in February I ordered rose bushes and some fruit trees. Did you know you can order fruit trees online? What about ordering roses? There is still time right now for ordering … Read more
Dog Friendly Races to Run With Your Dog
Are you a runner? Do you race? Do you already run with your dog at home? Maybe it’s time to consider running one of the many dog friendly races out there. A few years ago I ran a 5K race with my rescue dog Lulu. It was a really fun experience and I’m so glad … Read more