Here we are. At the starting line of a squeaky clean, fresh out of the box, brand new year. Some people make resolutions. Some people don't. Some dive head first into a new diet, way of living, or attempt to self help their way into a "new year; new you" thing. What about you? What … Continue reading Welcome, 2019!

I stopped watching the news decades ago. Truthfully, I never really could stomach the content anyway. It seemed like an endless supply of dark gray clouds, advancing storms of violence, and swells of animosity always just on the horizon. To me, the news outlets seemed hellbent on consistently filling our heads and feeding our souls … Continue reading Divide and Conquer…rinse, repeat.

Well. Here we all are. Ten days into the new year. We made it!   Take a breath; pause for a moment.  Reflect and review. Whether it was a good year, great year, mediocre year, or down right nasty year, you made it. That counts! It counts for more than we give it credit for. Life ain't … Continue reading Happy New Year!

This has always been my very favorite time of the year. For as long as I can remember I have absolutely loved Christmas time. Not for the presents. Not for the food. Not even for the decorations. What I have always loved about this time of year is the spirit of the season. For me, … Continue reading ‘Tis the Season…..

Monday, January 12, 2015 Usually with a health blog, there are fun little tips or friendly reminders. There are recipes and nutritional suggestions. But I am a Holistic blog; meaning I deal with wholeness, or the mind/body/spirit connection. Often here we talk about the body or the mind. Today I want to discuss that spirit … Continue reading … ♪♫ Because you know it’s all about that pace, ’bout that pace, don’t meddle….♫♪

Sunday, January 4, 2015 Happy New Year! So, how did you fare during the holidays? Did you all survive? Was it a joyous family affair? Or was it more like a scene from The War of the Roses? However it passed, I hope you all found some enjoyment and are looking forward to a new … Continue reading Happy New Year!

Sunday, September 21, 2014 Whoa! Oh man, it is that time of year! I don't know about your area, but here, fall allergies are in full swing. This brings on allergy attacks, asthma, colds, and sinus issues. The sniffling, the hacking, the wheezing, the drippy eyes..... Autumn might be a beautiful time in nature, but … Continue reading Sinuses, Allergies, and Colds, Oh My!

Sunday, September 14, 2014 We all know that old adage, Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained. I tend to use it in my approach to life. Especially when faced with different or unique opportunities; things I have not experienced before. It is what has led me to many of my holistic practices. Having had my share of … Continue reading Nothing Ventured………

Essential oils. We have all heard of them. But what do you do with them?? Are they just something New Agey Hippie people use? Are they good for anything other than accosting/delighting the olfactory senses? Today, let's examine these essential oils and find out what purposes they might serve. We have all seen the tiny … Continue reading Essential Oils

Labels...... They are everywhere. We use them for clothing, personality traits, health and beauty products, and most importantly, for food. We all use these labels. But have you ever taken a closer look? Have you ever paid attention to food labels? Do you know how to navigate the ingredients and serving size list? If not, … Continue reading Labels, labels, labels……..