Herbal Remedies

Fresh herbs can transform a meal. A sprig of parsley makes a bowl of soup look regal. A few mint leaves make a cocktail more festive. And without fresh basil – tomato and mozzarella would be a lonely pair. While they are easily found in the produce section – I think growing them in your… read more

Good Night

Let me begin by saying I am NOT a doctor. I may think I’m a doctor, and talk like I am a doctor, but I am NOT a doctor. That means when I talk about ailments and their cures it is just my personal opinion of what works in the healing department. That being said… read more

Five Friday Favorites from Target

I have a love/hate thing going on with Target (it’s mostly love). For me it’s a dangerous place. I can go in for one small item and I have almost never walked out without spending $150. I need ONLY sunscreen and I leave with a t-shirt, shampoo, 3 different sized light bulbs, and a box… read more

Be Prepared!

Splinters from a wood deck? We’ve got you covered. A mild case of eczema? Not a problem. Diarrhea? You are no match for us. We are parents. We are prepared. Usually… I know I have run to the medicine cabinet one too many times to find that we just don’t have the gear we need… read more

The Bottom Line

If this bottom line is the goal? This is the guy who is going to get us there. Nothing like a 6’6″ former NFL Defensive End to get you motivated… Patrick Kerney is in very good shape. He also spent years training with the best of the best. He knows how to help others make… read more

Five Friday Updates

THE GEL NAILS The gel manicure from this post – meh – could really take it or leave it. The issue is that I am a picker. Show me a pimple and I will show you how to pop it. A tangled necklace – I live to undo tricky knots. Same thing goes for chipping polish…… read more

Yoga for all!

Now that I have your attention… Meet Angela Kilcullen. Pure beauty. Yes, beauty of body and form but also inner beauty. Her beauty is one of kindness, goodness, and maternal love. Angela’s incredibly long lean strong body gave birth to THREE children, the youngest of which is less than a year old. Part of what… read more

True Grit

Janne Kouri goes to the gym and works hard. Almost every day he is there giving it his all. The finish line seems far away but he is prepared to fight his way there, crawling if necessary. This guy will not give up. What’s on the line for him is much more serious than what… read more

Five Friday Favorites – For Athletes

It’s Friday people. Time to sweat it out. Let Sunday be your day of rest. Squeeze in one more workout before you head into the weekend. You know you never regret it, but in case you need some extra motivation – this gear is good. Trust me. Oh and the song at the end –… read more

Pain in my neck!

I know where you thought this was going. I was being literal people. This post truly is about the constant low-grade pain in my neck. (The area that hurts!) For months now I have been complaining, wincing, massaging, and popping my neck – all in an effort to relieve the pain that often wakes me… read more