Maintenance Mode: Maintaining Your Fitness

Let’s face it: not all seasons are created equal. Some seasons of the year (of life?) are well-suited for fitness progress. Others are well-suited for fitness maintenance. For many of us, much of the year is spent in a groove, and though the schedule may change from week to week, there are relatively sacred windows… Continue reading Maintenance Mode: Maintaining Your Fitness

12 Secretly Healthier Last Minute Christmas Cookies, Candies and Treats

Secretly Healthy (with many) Allergy-Friendly Cookies, Candies, and Treats ‘Tis the season to be jolly, merry, and eat lots of cookies and sweet treats, right? And hopefully not get a gut ache.  Here is a round up of sweet treats that won’t deny you the sweetness of a dessert yet will be a bit nicer… Continue reading 12 Secretly Healthier Last Minute Christmas Cookies, Candies and Treats

Last Minute Frugal Gift Giving Ideas to Groups

Last Minute Frugal Gifts What are you gifting to groups of people this Christmas?  Let’s say co-workers or neighbors? Maybe teachers? Friend and family? Every year it can be a challenge to think of something thoughtful to give, yet frugal since you are usually doing it for a group of people. And if you are… Continue reading Last Minute Frugal Gift Giving Ideas to Groups

Ginger Molasses Crinkle Cookies, Egg-Free, Dairy-Free

Ginger Molasses Crinkle Cookies have become my absolute favorite Christmas cookie. I don’t know what it is. The beauty of the cookie? The light sweetness paired with the spice? The way my teeth sink into the soft cookie contrasted with crunch of the raw sugar at the end.  I don’t know, but all of these… Continue reading Ginger Molasses Crinkle Cookies, Egg-Free, Dairy-Free