For a long time, I thought wellness meant doing more. More supplements. More routines. More tracking. More trying to “fix” myself. But after cancer, caregiving, and seasons of deep stress, I’ve learned something important: not every wellness trend is meant for…
Memorial Day Weekend Plans
This holiday weekend marks the unofficial start of summer and is one of my favorites. And, this year, after weeks of traveling, celebrating it feels extra special. Once I returned home, I wasted no time making fun plans for the…
A Few of My Favorite Things…
It’s been a quiet month around here so far…and I’m not complaining about it. Not only did January feel extra long this year, but I was also insanely busy. So it’s nice to have a few leisurely weeks this month….
Some Thoughts on Aging…
One thing I noticed about being in my late thirties is that I don’t “bounce” back like I used to. Whether it’s from a night out or a long day at the barn, I seem to need a recovery day…
Long Weekend Vibes
The last four days provided a nice respite. So much so that I forgot to publish a new post on Friday. While everyone was getting lost in Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, I was apparently losing track of time….
The November Agenda
If you’ve been following along for a while, you know that November is my favorite month. It’s not because of the beautiful crisp weather or the cozy fall fashion but because it is my birthday month. I’ve always taken birthdays…
5 Ways to Celebrate National Wellness Month
In honor of National Wellness Month, a time to focus on self-care, stress management, and healthy living, I decided to take a good look at my current routine. Admittedly, it has suffered a bit as I balance being a caregiver…
Let’s Talk About…Motivation
It’s Monday—the start of a new week and time to once again wake to the sound of a blaring alarm clock, jump out of bed and into your clothes, and maybe have just enough time to make a quick cup…
Winter, Workouts, and the Weekend
The weather this week went from downright freezing (think lots of layers and snow boots) to feeling somewhat warm—for January. The snow from our storm only one week ago has all but melted…just in time for it to get cold…
