Balancing Life with Love, Laughter, and a Little Bit of Moxie!
As horrible as it feels, grief is a normal human reaction to losing someone or something close to you. The strong emotions that come along with grief can all be an relevant component of ultimately assisting you to heal appropriately. Rituals can be tremendously therapeutic during the grieving process. My characterization of a “ritual” is […]
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When I started on my fitness journey, I set out to lose as much weight as possible in the shortest amount of time. As the weeks turned into months, I began to realize that the old adage “slow and steady wins the race” was the best approach to combat my weight loss endeavors. Through time […]
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Boho-chic is one style of fashion for women pulling from various bohemian dresses and hippie styles. It is about exploring your natural essence and character. Boho-chic can be anything from long flowing dresses and headbands to Lennon glasses and hippie style. When you are considering bohemian dresses, here are a few things that you should consider. […]
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A bento box is a single-portion takeout meal, or a meal prepared and packaged at home. They are most common in Asian cultures, especially Japan, but they are also starting to become popular worldwide. Traditional bento boxes are lunches which include rice or noodles with fish or meat and vegetables. Bentos are known for their […]
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New year, new you? Indoor cycling is wildly popular right now, especially with the ongoing pandemic. If you have been looking ways to exercise from home, you may have considered a Peloton spin bike. The Peloton bike—a stationary spin bike brand preferred among fitness buffs for its ergonomic design, live classes, and convenient built-in screen—starts […]
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I regularly go urban hiking in and around my new town, and I am often asked suspiciously, “You went alone?!” As much as I love a family outing, I love spending time with myself too. Last weekend, as the brisk morning air kissed my cheeks, the break of the day barely visible over the horizon, […]
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Like so many other outdoor activities, urban hiking is about goal setting, discovering new places, getting in a great workout, and being outdoors. Renewing the fun of nature hiking, the urban hike uses city and suburban environments to accomplish the same type of calorie-shedding exercise session. Instead of mountains and dirt paths, hikers use parks, […]
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Hi All! I have been so busy lately with the blog, fun summertime activities with the kids, and participating in virtual fitness events. With the husband working from home, we have had the opportunity to get out and about in our new town A LOT this summer. It has been a real blessing. But, in […]
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I love to walk. When we were in California, I hiked and walked as much as possible. There’s just something about being out in nature with nothing but the open road (or trail) in front of me. Whether on a dirt trail or a sidewalk, urban hiking is a terrific way to forget about the […]
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Are you curious about trying the keto diet but worried you won’t be able to treat yourself to a sweet treat? While keto sometimes gets a reputation as an “intense” diet, you can still indulge in a sweet treat while following the diet! Read on to discover more about a few keto-friendly candies and sweet […]
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