We are almost two months into the new year which means Dry January is officially over. Or is it? Does it have to be? As I navigated these first couple months of 2021, it really got me to thinking about my relationship with alcohol, the good and the bad. I wanted to share with you my journey and where drinking fits into my life today. I want to share an interaction that made a big impression on me in my relationship with alcohol. Last fall, I had taken my son and his friend to a local ... Read More about My Relationship with Alcohol- A journey
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My Favorite Healthy Restaurants in Kansas City
Dining out can be a challenge when wanting to eat healthy and nourishing foods. Even more so when you live with all males like I do. I want to eat well and also satisfy the teenage boys' (and a husband who can eat like a teenage boy) cravings and appetites. If you find yourself in the same situation, I have compiled a not-totally-comprehensive list of my favorite healthy restaurants in Kansas City. Like I said, healthy eating and teenage boys don't always go hand in hand, especially when ... Read More about My Favorite Healthy Restaurants in Kansas City
My experience with IPL Treatment
My long and torrid love affair with the sun has ended. It never has treated me right and now, at the age of 45, has left me with sun spots and fine lines that are quickly turning into permanent wrinkles. That is not a loving relationship and I deserve more. My new relationship is with my sunscreen. In an effort to improve the appearance of my skin and even out my skin tone, I have tried many creams and serums but the one thing that helped the ... Read More about My experience with IPL Treatment
Stop the Diet Madness
It is the New Year! Time to join in on the latest diet trend that will guarantee us the body we desire and in turn, make us happy. Did you read that and agree? If so, keep on reading because I am speaking to you. If you rolled your eyes at that (which I hope), keep reading as well because you might see a bit of yourself in me. I do love the New Year because it feels like renewal, a chance to reset and get our minds focused on new ... Read More about Stop the Diet Madness
Gingerbread Granola
All of the warm and cozy spices of the holiday season are in full force in this Gingerbread Granola. It's like putting a little Rudolph sweater on your yogurt. Well, not exactly, but you know what I mean. No one likes lint in their yogurt. there are so many ways to enjoy granola Granola is amazing for so many reasons! It can serve as breakfast with some milk and fruit, a yogurt or smoothie topping or a snack sprinkled on apple slices and peanut butter. Try that last ... Read More about Gingerbread Granola
5 Ways to be in the Present Moment
The holiday season is upon us and it sometimes feels like a semi truck barreling down on us, right? It's so easy to get caught up in the to-do lists so I am giving you 5 ways to be in the present moment so that you don't miss out on any moment in your precious life. This is a challenge for me, to be honest. I am probably writing this more as a personal reminder to myself but know other women in the middle of life need to hear this too. I know what I should be doing but sometimes the phone ... Read More about 5 Ways to be in the Present Moment