3 Eating Out Mistakes and How to Fix Them

[sharethis] A big part of my ME time is spending my weekends with my cute little family and close friends. I know, doesn’t seem like ME time when you are surrounded by others, but connecting and community is a big part of my self-care. What do we like to do? Eat out. I LOVE to eat out! Wanna grab a … Read More

Cherry Bomb Parfait

[sharethis] I can’t stop! I love these  beauties and pop them in my mouth every chance I get.  Cherries are just so SUMMER. I saved some for this AWESOME July 4th dessert I made for the family cookout. The July 4th holiday weekend is always such a big food day. Personally, Independence Day is my 2nd favorite holiday (right after … Read More

Chilled Tomato Soup

[sharethis] I just realized that the July 4th holiday is happening, like, SOON! If you are in the States, you will be celebrating with cookouts, picnics, beaches, vacations… socializing with friends and family. For me personally, I tend to do a lot more socializing in the summer overall… I don’t need to wait for a holiday. Usually in the winter, … Read More

Win Winter Renewal 10 Day Detox!

  The other day I was being interviewed for a wellness  tele-summit series. A fellow health coach invited me to speak about health coaching, detox, juicing.   Then she asked me one, big, deep question at the end of our chat. “If you had only ONE thing to tell everyone listening, only ONE idea that you would like us to take … Read More

Celebrate YOU Green Smoothie

[sharethis]       The 21 Day Green Up Smoothie Challenge Day 21 Yay! Day 21 is here! AND you did it! Many of us are really feeling the benefits of the greens. The changes you might notice can be big or small.  I’ve noticed that my mind is clear and focused, and I feel pretty light, not so much … Read More

Hot Mess Green Smoothie

[sharethis]         The 21 Day Green Up Smoothie Challenge Day 9 Hot Mess Green Smoothie is great for reducing stress.  The good fats of the avocado and the omega 3 boost of the flaxseeds can do wonders to minimize anxiety. Stress is the number one cause of inflammation. Inflammation leads to chronic illnesses such as heart disease, … Read More

Green Up Smoothie Recipe

[sharethis]          The 21 Day Green Up Smoothie Challenge Day 3 For our Day 3 challenge, we are spicing it up! Spices are amazing healing powerhouses and can be added to any smoothie. We are adding cayenne pepper to the Green Up signature smoothie. Cayenne is great for the digestive system as well as boosting metabolism. It … Read More

Nutty Mango Smoothie Recipe

[sharethis]          The 21 Day Green Up Smoothie Challenge Day 2 Our fabulous  group is blending away on Day 2! Kale is our main dark leafy green for the Nutty Mango Smoothie. Kale is so sexy right now, and it’s actually packed with calcium (if you can believe it) and great for boosting immunity for the winter … Read More

Free Printable Lunch Box Chart

 “Momma, when does school start? I can’t wait to use pencils again!” Is that crazy pants or what?  I’ve never seen two kids so excited to get back to school.  I told them to savor summer, rest, have fun, but all they wanted to talk about was buying new outfits for the first day (well, that was just Kate, Jack … Read More

Black-Eyed Pea Salad Recipe

Happy 2013 to you! Do you pick a certain word, phrase or idea to guide your year? I’ve been picking my “words” for ages. Well, the Universe is actually the one who picks. Each New Year’s Day I would do a labyrinth walk with my dear friend Stephanie. We would meet up in the afternoon…it was a tradition.  We would … Read More

Nut Butter Ball Recipe

I got this note a few weeks back from one of my favorite people in the world, Cathy Theimer Shaw.   She is a Renewal Detox and KIC star, and oh, how I adore her!   One of the things I like most about Cathy is that she takes action. Even with a busy schedule as a mom and business owner, she … Read More

End of Summer Recipes

For those of us living in the US, we will be celebrating Labor Day on Monday.  Crazy, I know! Anyone having that New Year’s Day to Labor Day blur???  I sure am.  My kids are now back at school, and I can’t help but think of all we did for fun this summer. Beach, baseball games, hiking, carnivals, pool,  lots … Read More