Yesterday Mark and I were out running errands…in a snow storm. We decided to stop for dinner since we were both pretty hungry and with the freezing cold temps and the blowing snow, we just were not really sure how long it was going to take us to get back home. As I was perusing the menu I noticed the …
Today I am dishing out some basic facts about one of the many foods that I absolutely love! Enjoy getting some basic info about the pomegranate and what makes them oh so appealing. Use caution when opening (or wear an apron), I had one split apart and fling out of my hand and into the air spewing seeds and juice …
Welcome 2014, this is going to be a great year! I love all the excitement and promise that comes with a new year, and it seems so fitting to wake up this morning to a brilliantly beautiful blanket of snow. The snow symbolizes a blank slate, ready for all that is to be written in the new year. We enjoyed …
Happy 1st Anniversary to Balance & Thrive!!! Wow, I cannot believe that a year has passed by already. So much has happened in such a short time, it is amazing to me how quickly time passes. I have learned a lot during this last year and I wanted to share with you some of my business life lessons. I hope …
If you are looking for a tasty holiday treat – these are a great option and very easy to make! One of the great things about truffles is that you can get pretty creative AND they are pretty difficult to screw up! In my next batch I am tossing in some goji berries and we will be taking them with …
Here are some of my favorite ways to “simply stress less” during the holiday season. Get plenty of rest. I know that I can best respond to all that life throws my way after a good 7-8 hours of uninterrupted sleep. Maintaining a consistent sleep/wake schedule, getting outside for some natural daylight, and lavender essential oil all play an important …
The holidays are a good time to attend to our relationships. While many of us think of spending more time with family and friends, how much time do you spend deepening your relationship with your significant other? 1. Friendship is the foundation of a prosperous relationship. How well do you know your partner? If you can answer all of these, …
“Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.” – William Arthur Ward I came across this quote today and fell in love with it! It was like this light bulb moment, that aha, yes – this is it. I have been working on my attitude of gratitude and shifting my focus so that …
I am currently facilitating the TRIM-LIFE group program at Balance & Thrive. I really enjoy facilitating this group and I am very impressed with the progress the group participants are making! One key component of the TRIM-LIFE program is developing the skill of mindfulness with our food choices. This can be especially challenging as the holiday season approaches us! So, …
This was our first season participating in a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) and I have to say that I really loved it. Each week we picked up our bag of local, in season fresh fruits and veggies and I got to play and feel really great about our food choices. I love the idea of locally sourced foods and I …
