“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
“Respect your body. Eat well. Dance forever.” ― Eliza Gaynor Minden My nine-year-old step daughter Avalon never walks. She prances, glides, and pirouettes. Even when she runs, Avalon has the grace of a gazelle. Her little brother is her best pupil and she teaches him all of her latest dances. His jazz hands are exquisite! … More I. You. We Are Worth It!
“I love the dark hours of my being. My mind deepens into them. There I can find, as in old letters, the days of my life, already lived, and held like a legend, and understood.” ― Rainer Maria Rilke As an English teacher, I always tell my students that when we write we make … More Top Ten Recipes of 2014
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
“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
“Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.” ― Rumi Congratulations to you for reading this post. There may be various reasons that you are reading it: 1. You are in week #4 of our green smoothie challenge, or maybe 2. You stumbled upon my blog … More Week #4 ~ December Green Smoothie Challenge (Recipes & Shopping List)
“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” ― Leonardo da Vinci As we approach the third week of the December Green Smoothie challenge, it makes me smile when I receive messages from individuals who tell me that my posts have encouraged them to try green smoothies for the first time. What makes it even better is hearing how much they love them! While … More Week #3 ~ December Green Smoothie Challenge (Recipes & Shopping List)
This week I had to stick to a lean grocery budget. This means our green smoothies will be uncomplicated and free from fancy ingredients. Sometimes simple is best. Our “Blackberry Charmer” green smoothie this morning was refreshing and vibrant. Even though the blackberries were frozen it made me think of dark, glossy blackberries dripping … More Blackberry Charmer Green Smoothie
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