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Want to go organic?
Saw this mentioned by my friend Koren at Live it Coaching — Five Easy Ways to Go Organic Switching to organic is tough for many families who don’t want to pay higher prices or give up their favorite foods. But by choosing organic versions of just a few foods that you eat often, you can…
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So Delicious – Coconut Milk: A review
I have started drinking Coconut Milk. I have said before that I don’t like Coconuts at all –but coconut oil, water and milk don’t seem to have the typical coconut flavor that I remember tasting when eating an Almond Joy or Mounds bar. That may have been the problem to begin with looking back. ….…
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Flip For FREE Pancakes March 1. 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
TUES 3/1 Flip For FREE Pancakes March 1. 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. Visit your local IHOP on March 1st to receive one complimentary short stack. In return for the free flapjacks, they are asking for a donation that will go towards the Children’s MiracleNetworkHospitals and other designated local charities. This year’s goal is set…
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Review of Tropical Traditions: Coconut Oil
I have read about the benefits of coconut oil for a while & how some only cook with it instead of olive oil. I am not a huge fan of coconuts –never was one to like the Mounds or Almond Joy candy bars, don’t like coconut flakes on anything, nor do I like coconut cream…
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Washington, DC: Newseum Day Trip
Tomorrow is Washington’s Birthday aka President’s Day. In honor of the day, here is my favorite presidential quote and it’s by Abraham Lincoln… “And in the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.” I try to remember that often — because its way too easy to…
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Beauty Tip: Ole Henriksen
Today is a rest day — from exercise. I’ve recently discovered some great skin care products that I wanted to share. Ole Henriksen from Sephora: Nature, science, beauty, and wellness. These four key elements are behind every Ole Henriksen product, making it a total lifestyle line and a true depiction of the man behind the…
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Champion of Health and Fitness
Superintendent ‘fits in’ at Norris. We have to inspire and educate kids in being fit and healthy. The more schools that place value and encourage it — the better off we all are! I have given a online speaker session about ‘Creating Fit Families’ on behalf of K12 this past Fall: http://bit.ly/gKdYm7 Jumpin’, dancin’ and…
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6 exercises you should always do…
Harder. Better. Faster. Stronger. Make sure you click on the link above to read about exercises you shouldn’t do as well. These suggestions also involve using your own body weight for the most part. Look thru this list, and before you hit the gym again, come up with a plan where you incorporate these in…
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SweetGreen Hosts Free Yoga Sessions FTW!
I love companies that really give back what they are ‘selling’ — SweetGreen in Reston Town Center is hosting free yoga weekend for their neighborhood at Down Dog Yoga — which happens to be super close to where I work. What a great idea – host a free yoga session to promote healthy and fit…
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For Paleo-ish to go mainstream, it’s got to be somewhat price competitive
Budget Paleo | Free The Animal Some good ideas here — not necessarily on board with all yet, but its certainly in line with what I am starting to see and believe…. For Paleo-ish to go mainstream, it’s got to be somewhat price competitive Let’s face up to it and admit it: the obesity problem…