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We love the OluKai O Laila boots

We love the OluKai O Laila boots

Looking for a boot that’s not only stylish, but also rugged and comfortable? We are loving these OluKai O Laila boots right now. They have soft, supple leather, a sturdy toe, great arch support and awesome detail (quirky beading at the end of the laces). Great to pair with a flirty skirt or tight skinny [...]

You're Just Not That Into You

You’re Just Not That Into You

“Your butt is saggy.” I stared at myself in a full length mirror, hoisting my tush up to resemble the altitude that I wished it would sit at. I thought about the Brazilian swimsuit models with their bronze glutes and let out a dejected sigh as things fell back into their rightful place. “Nice saddlebags,” [...]

Trials and tribulations of TRX, athletic training

Trials and tribulations of TRX, athletic training

One thing I admire about health and fitness magazines is how they showcase exercise. I love images of exercise moves, the easy directions and the small-scale workout plans that are tangible and easy to do at home. This is what I want for Breathe. I want Breathe to be a resource for women to come to [...]

Baked Bean Chili

Baked Bean Chili

I thought I understood regional culinary pride. I “got” the idea that every state has their own ideas about the word barbecue, and that every city has its own claim to fame. You can’t watch as many hours of Man v. Food as I have and not understand the concept. But then I moved to [...]

A Barre Workout

A Barre Workout

One of my goals for 2012 was to try to expand my workout options. I love running, yoga and weights but I need something new every once in awhile for a little extra “umph!” I tried Aerial Yoga at Rasamaya and it revived my inner Yogi. After that class, I bought a 10 visit pass. [...]

Growing Greens Mid-Winter - Part One

Growing Greens Mid-Winter – Part One

While visiting a neighboring mama for tea on a mid-winter morning, I marveled at her kitchen window alcove filled (filled!) with lettuce greens. They were growing out of rustic boxes she built herself. Not only were they in the perfect spot for thriving, but they were in the perfect spot for snipping and eating. I, [...]

Grapefruit and Avocado Salad

Grapefruit and Avocado Salad

Grapefruit is currently in season and I couldn’t be happier about it. There’s something warm and bright about citrus in the winter, no? It almost makes you forget about the freezing, icy air outside. About a week ago, I got a sudden craving, picked up a bag of juicy, ruby reds and ploughed through them [...]

Plan your next project with Pinterest

Plan your next project with Pinterest

Pinterest has become almost synonymous with the life of a project hound. If you are online researching tutorials or how-to’s to tackle the next DIY item on your to-do list, then chances are that you have become very familiar with, or at least know of, Pinterest. If you’re curious about what the website is or [...]

Books that will inspire you

Books that will inspire you

In my last blog post, I highlighted several self-help books in an effort to assist women in sticking with their New Year’s resolutions. Motivational books, however, don’t always have to be filled with how-to’s or lists. Inspirational stories can focus on a particular person’s journey or they can teach you something new, make you want [...]

“I Quit!” A journey through five jobs in one year

When I was twelve years old, I distinctly remember fingering through the waxy pages of a National Geographic I found in a soggy, old box in the garage and envying its creators. The cover story was about Alaska and the pictures were aerial images of white caps and glaciers, log cabins, a Kodiak bear. It [...]

Gear Review: OluKai Maliko water shoes

Gear Review: OluKai Maliko water shoes

OluKai’s Maliko water shoes impressed me from the get go; they are easy to slip on, lightweight and flexible. The day I tried them out, the sky was grey, it was 28 degrees, and there was a wind advisory. Accompanied by my yellow lab, Sadie, I ventured out to the trail. Sadie’s tail wagging at [...]

Book Review: The Poisonwood Bible

Book Review: The Poisonwood Bible

Barbara Kingsolver’s novel The Poisonwood Bible intertwines the narratives of a Baptist preacher’s wife and four daughters as they embark on a mission to the Belgain Congo in 1959. The storyline follows the political, religious and personal struggles that the Congo presents to these five drastically different women over three decades — from their attempt [...]

Throw a tea party

Throw a tea party

Thinking about getting your girlfriends together for some warm winter fun? Consider throwing an indoor tea party to beat those winter blues. First you’ll need to create your tea menu. Because the tea aisle can be overwhelming at best, decide beforehand if you want to serve seasonal, fruity, flowery, spicy or dessert teas; then choose [...]

Natural remedies for Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia

Natural remedies for Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia

Do you suffer from unbearable fatigue and severe muscle pain? If the answer is yes, read on. Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction Syndrome (CFIDS) is characterized as unrelenting fatigue. Oddly enough, despite constant exhaustion, individuals usually find that they are unable to sleep. Other common symptoms include recurring infections, fever, brain fog, increased thirst, bowel disorders, [...]

Find your inner peace

Find your inner peace

We have a little quote on our refrigerator that says, Peace. It does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble, or hard work. It means to be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart. (unknown) Although I recently cleared off the front of [...]

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