I was delighted to be contacted recently by U-RAAW! about reviewing their products. U-RAAW! is a Canadian company offering customized organic, vegan, gluten-free, GMO-free, raw-food products. The custom products they offer include trail mix, cereal, energy bars, and smoothie mix. They also offer health foods: various dried fruits, nuts, and…
A couple months ago, I wrote about my experiences with acupuncture. I'm still seeing my massage therapist / acupuncturist every 10 days or so, and it is really making a world of difference. Since I've been getting acupuncture, I've had a lot of questions from people about what it's like.…
If you've been following this blog since its inception six and a half years ago---or, let's be honest, even if you've just been following it for the past six months---you'll know that I have been a runner on and off countless times. Going back and forth between loving running and…
Since I have one leg shorter than the other by nearly an inch, I am supposed to be careful about my shoe choices. But as it happens, I adore heels... and if I'm honest, I haven't asked a shoemaker to add a build-up into my shoes in years. Oops. So…
Breaks are super important. It's good to get away from your work and rest and relax---but sometimes it's nice to be productive while you're stepping away from the computer! Since starting to work from home as a freelancer, I've noticed that breaks can be really useful for helping me to…
In my last acupuncture and massage therapy session*, my acupuncturist gave my some homework: to meditate every day, at least once each day. It's a tall order. Here's the thing: I've never been good at meditation. I apparently seriously lack in mental discipline, because I find it incredibly difficult to…
When we're talking about living healthy in the real world, a big part of it is making little changes. Baby steps. Little pieces that make a big difference in the long-term. With that in mind, here are four easy switches to make this week that will make a big impact…
Spring has arrived, which means summer is coming up! In just a few months, it will be time to preserve and can food. Now is the time to begin preparing for preserving season. Here are some things to start thinking about now, before the growing season really gets started: 1)…
Last week I had a terrible cold. It lasted for six days and seemed to be a combination of about three different bugs all at once. Not particularly how I wanted to spend my fourth week as a full-time freelance writer and editor! That being said, it was a good…
Starting a new career as a home-based freelance writer and editor has given me a wonderful opportunity to create new habits for myself along with the lifestyle changes. I am taking full advantage of the situation! My physical and mental health suffered while I was working at a job I…
