“Like winds and sunsets, wild things were taken for granted until progress began to do away with them. Now we face the question whether a still higher ‘standard of living’ is worth its cost in things natural, wild and free. For us of the minority, the opportunity to see geese is more important than television.” … More RASPBERRY LEMONADE GREEN SMOOTHIE – A REFRESHING SIP OF SUMMER
“Her pleasure in the walk must arise from the exercise and the day, from the view of the last smiles of the year upon the tawny leaves and withered hedges, and from repeating to herself some few of the thousand poetical descriptions extant of autumn–that season of peculiar and inexhaustible influence on the mind of … More Chocolate, Banana, Peanut Butter, and Kale Smoothie
August is almost here and I would love for you to join me in savoring the last days of summer by participating in a Green Smoothie Challenge. The goal is to drink one Green Smoothie a day (using my recipes or yours) and you can post on my Facebook page, on your social media accounts … More Savor Summer with an August Green Smoothie Challenge
“Talking about abstract things is important. Having big, wild conversations about concepts like art, music, time travel, and dreams makes it much easier when you’ll eventually need to talk about things like anger, sadness, pain, and love.” ―Tom Burns In my past two posts I introduced you to my step-daughter Avalon and today I am … More Luke’s Kiwisaurus Green Smoothie
“Thriving. That’s fighting… Surviving is barely getting by.” ― Jillian Michaels Since August of 2007 I have been a Weight Watchers Coach and I have experienced my own challenges with my weight management. Now that I am in my forties I have found that I must fight harder than ever to maintain a healthy weight. … More Fierce Green Smoothie with Blueberries and Kiwi
Routine is liberating, it makes you feel in control.” ― Carol Shields On the eve of August you may find yourself scratching your head wondering how you are going to savor the remaining days of summer. I know that one of the things that I will be sad to say goodbye to – is summer … More Summer Green Smoothie Challenge
“The only real stumbling block is fear of failure. In cooking you’ve got to have a what-the-hell attitude.” ― Julia Child Often I am told that I am fortunate to be married to a man who is flexible with meals and will eat anything that I cook. While I do often prepare a different dinner … More Chilled Green Soup – A Summer Staple
“Part of doing something is listening. We are listening. To the sun. To the stars. To the wind.” -Madeleine L’Engle It is mid-July and this week my goal is to be mindful of stopping to appreciate my time off for the summer. With thirteen years of teaching under my belt I know how important it … More Gingered Nectarine Green Smoothie
“For last year’s words belong to last year’s language And next year’s words await another voice. And to make an end is to make a beginning.” ― T.S. Eliot Happy New year to you and I hope that this post finds you full of renewed energy and healthy commitment for January and beyond. I always … More Top Ten Posts of 2013
“Make New Year’s goals. Dig within, and discover what you would like to have happen in your life this year. This helps you do your part. It is an affirmation that you’re interested in fully living life in the year to come.” ~Melody Beattie In December I decided to jump-start my New Year by asking … More New Year’s Green Smoothie Challenge ~ 31 Days of Printable Recipes and Shopping Lists
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