4 Back-to-School Immune Boosters Back to School already happened. HOW CAN THIS BE. In lieu of this time, I've got my wheels spinning to make the transition easy for our oldest in 4's preschool! One of the most important things on my mind is boosting her (and my other...
New Year, new you!? And here is a great post to read. In my early 20's and in the throes of dieting bandwagons and whatnot, I reveled in the chance to "start fresh" every New Year. Alas, my short-term, restrictive measures were met with failure, though, and I would...
It's official... I'm THIRTY (3 - 0) YEARS old as of yesterday! And I'm officially a mother of a ONE-year-old to this little cutie as of two weeks ago. (Don't mind our make-shift pantry..hehe.) Time. Where does it go??? To celebrate, we went on a family walk in...
Dear Readers, Has it really been over 4 months since my last post? I am seriously SO sorry. So much has transpired between then and now, like the fact that I had… a baby! Life Update Meet Charlize Tatroe Visser, who entered the world on March 4th at 8 lbs., 12 ounces...
If you're like the 45% of Americans that make New Year's resolutions, there's a good chance yours might involve the #1 most popular goal… Losing weight. While a clean slate is always a beautiful thing to give it the 'ole college try, the fact is, 64% of you will ditch...
What a crazy year! (Then again, isn't that what we always say?) From living in Serbia and Germany…. ...to visiting Nashville, Greece, Paris, and several German cities, I've been just as busy growing a baby and crossing the halfway mark to my Master's in Holistic...
Deep in dreamland, I'm abruptly woken by familiar cries down the hallway. A shot of adrenaline runs through my belly. It's 3:15 AM. I'm SOoooooooo e x h a u s t e d. For the second time of the night, I drag my body - which feels like a sandbag, open my bloodshot eyes,...
About 15 years ago, my Dad came home from work EXTREMELY excited about a new Deborah Henson-Conant CD (yeah, who again?) he had purchased. All for ONE song. If you know my Dad, his childlike curiosity is an endearing trait that most definitely has not been matched by...
Just ten minutes ago, my mood went from a mid-winter "blah" to all smiles. It's Wednesday... the indelible "hump day." And similar to "hump day," this "hump season" seemed to be especially affecting me this morning, full of grey-ish, seasonal depression disorder kind...
Written by Rogers Home Improvement When the ice and snow melt, many homeowners find themselves looking for room for improvement in their houses. Spring is a great season to tackle some larger projects that you can enjoy all summer long and that will make a big...
Last Friday, I casually turned on the news only to find the horrific tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary that rocked our world. I reacted as the rest of our country did - shock, sorrow, grief, and a pit in my stomach reminding me that we live in a broken world. Though I...
There's first the question of KNOWING. Knowing what and how to live a nourishing lifestyle. For some of us, we may think we know, but it may not actually be the truth; especially because our needs morph depending on our age and stage of life. For instance, in my...
Let's play a game. Name the FIRST word that comes to your mind when you hear "Christmas." 3-2-1....Go! Cookies? Snow? Presents? Candy canes? If food comes to mind, I'm not surprised. "Eat, drink and be merry," they say... The two usually go hand-in-hand, and they...
Have you ever watched a baby or child eat? They instinctively chew and chew and chew, until their food is mush before swallowing. And it takes them a really long time to eat because of it. Similarly, my dad is an amazing outlier of our country's "non-chewing" culture....
Two years ago, I was privileged to meet a British driver in London named Nate. During the time he picked me up at the London Heathrow airport and the 1 hour, 15 minute ride to my company's headquarters at the time, he altered my view on work, life, and success...
Finding peace among stress. For some it might seem downright impossible to achieve on their own. Some consult a psychiatrist in search for answers. After all, a psychiatrist should be able to lend a helpful ear and provide their patient with a few alternatives to try...
250,000 SkyMiles® and counting... I still can't believe the amount of airline miles that I've amassed due to both business and love (has anyone else done a LONG distance relationship over an ocean for 2.5 years?). Both a blessing and a curse, I love going the...
Adults catch an average of 2 - 4 colds per year, and children may catch upwards of 8 - 10 colds annually (Colds in children, 2005)! With children back in school and the cold weather coming, the last thing you and your family need is to get sick. We're told to hurry up...
Everyone has their own preferences when it comes to work. They often say that people who love what they do are lucky, because they get to fulfill their dreams and earn for their living, all at the same time. If you or a loved one has been hurt on the job and your...