Midday Break: Inspired to Create a Reusable Lunch Kit

Balance, Food

Midday Break: Inspired to Create a Reusable Lunch Kit

2 Comments 06 September 2010

I was getting LuLu ready for her first day of school, when I realized she needed a lunch bag and sack to take her snack in. My initial thought was to brown bag it, and use a plastic baggy for her snack. But, then I started thinking about how many bags we will need throughout [...]

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10 Tips to Be Healthy from the Inside-Out

Balance, Food

10 Tips to Be Healthy from the Inside-Out

No Comments 03 September 2010

It’s time we ditch the “on” and “off” mentality of dieting. To be the best women we can be, we’ve got to live well, and feel good about ourselves from the inside-out…Here are 10 tips to keep in mind: 1.    Water! Water! Water! Flush out the excess toxins and sugars by drinking tons of water. [...]

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Decide How to Use Your Fear

Balance, Life

Decide How to Use Your Fear

No Comments 28 August 2010

Over the past year, we’ve heard a ton of information about the state of the economy, and of course, you may be a bit fearful. Fear is part of life- I get it! I’d be remiss to act as though fear doesn’t exist, right? But, my take is, fear can be used to find opportunity or fear [...]

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Midday Break: 10 Tips for Instant “Balance”

Balance

Midday Break: 10 Tips for Instant “Balance”

No Comments 25 August 2010

1. Play an old school game – charades, scrabble, operation, twister. 2. Sing in your shower, car, yard, or office. 3. Have a good laugh. 4. Apologize – don’t let it linger.

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Midday Break: 5-Minute Exercises

Balance, Self-Love

Midday Break: 5-Minute Exercises

1 Comment 24 August 2010

Exercise and movement is essential for our well being. It is the key to longevity, our body is as old as we think it is. If an 84-year old man is training for his 200th triathlon, it’s apparent that our body can do amazing things when we believe we can, train it properly, and keep [...]

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4 Tips For a Relaxing Space

Balance, Style

4 Tips For a Relaxing Space

No Comments 24 August 2010

Since the world has become so fast paced, it’s nice to come home to a relaxing, pleasing space. Calmer energy, a sense of “presence”, and balance can easily begin there, just by creating your ideal living space to fit your budget. Releasing our minds will open the door to amazing things, so follow these simple [...]

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Get Up and Dance Tonight

Balance

Get Up and Dance Tonight

No Comments 23 August 2010

It’s a Monday night, but that’s no reason not to get up and dance. Single, married, dating, with kids or without, crank up some music and dance around your house. Dancing, whether we have rhythm or not, is a great way to boost our heart rate, lift our spirits, and connect with ourselves through movement. [...]

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The Martyr vs. the Mirror: The Balance of Self and Others

Balance, Self-Love

The Martyr vs. the Mirror: The Balance of Self and Others

No Comments 18 August 2010

70% of women feel out of balance, even Oprah said it’s the one thing she “craves”. Balance, although the definition is different for every human being, is linked to where we place our focus  and what we value. When we are focused more on tasks for others, we can become a bit of a martyr. [...]

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Fueling Our Bodies: Take Your Food “Inventory”

Balance, Food

Fueling Our Bodies: Take Your Food “Inventory”

2 Comments 16 August 2010

A few years back, my cousin took the car for a drive, went to a new gas station, and broke down shortly after. When the car was in the shop, they said the gas had been watered down. A thousand dollars later, the car was back on the road, and only being fueled with trusted, [...]

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Fun & Play: Make Time for Date Night

Balance, Self-Love

Fun & Play: Make Time for Date Night

2 Comments 13 August 2010

It’s Friday night and my husband and I are gearing up for Eat Pray Love. My parents are watching the kids, and we are going to have our date night. We try to have a fun night out pretty regularly, because everyone needs a “date night” every now and then.  And, I’m not talking about [...]

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