Breathe Magazine

Today I was racking my brain with an idea for dinner. I kept trying to dream up something yummy, healthy and amazing (maybe I set the bar a little high). Finally, my mom’s enchilada recipe came into my head. Then, I realized I rarely, if ever, cook many of the recipes I grew up with. [...]

Hubby and I celebrated our three year anniversary this past week and we did it in style, without the high price tag! We would have loved to go out of town, but we both have to work during the week so a night away local was the perfect amount of time to get out.  Here [...]

“Poor Traveler.” It’s a phrase you here a lot in our house: from friends, family and of course, us. If Traveler (our Gordon Setter) were a child, he’d be the one at the pool under the umbrella with the stripe of zinc oxide on his nose, plugs in his ears and an asthma inhaler. He’s [...]

Ben, my husband of one year, and I were warned numerous times that our first year of marriage would be hard. Someone literally told us, “I wouldn’t wish my first year of marriage on anyone.” Grrreat. What did I just sign up for? Needless to say we were afraid this marriage would be over before [...]

Summer means travel season for a lot of Americans. I personally, love going on road trips and exploring all around the country when the weather is warm and beautiful But, being away from home means there are a lot of tempting foods calling my name. One of my approaches to not depriving myself while traveling [...]

Pictured above is a Fitness model featured in the May 2010 issue of Self magazine.  The article title was “Stop Cellulite Now” with this workout.  If you believe this nonsense, we need to have a LONG chat starting with this blog post…The majority of us have cellulite. It’s a fact.  You may be able to [...]

Yup. Today’s the day you can bring your pup to the office. I work from home, so every day is Take Your Dog to Work Day. Every day is also Take Your Baby to Work Day. Makes for an interesting office dynamic:) We now only have one terrific dog — our Gordon setter, Traveler. We [...]

Before I met Ben, I met running. Running and I had been together for years before Ben even came into the picture. So, I was not about to leave my favorite past time behind when I fell in love. I mean, a piece of my heart was already promised to running <3 From the very [...]

When I go on vacation I usually also take a vacation from my normal diet. For me, vacations mean enjoying local cuisine and dining out (A LOT!) with my fellow travelers. It’s supposed to be a good time and I enjoy it every “bite” of it. I used to stress out about being far away [...]

Looking for a swell time? Women’s surf camps are where it’s at. There is something about summer that awakens the spirit and induces a sense of wanderlust. Who doesn’t enjoy spending a day at the beach soaking up the sun’s warmth upon your skin and feeling the fresh saltwater mist in your hair? Growing up [...]

It’s Not Just For The Hardcore. All you need is an adventurous spirit and a can-do attitude to tackle this popular destination travel phenom. Surprised? Read on. Rappelling is not actually hard. Wearing a harness attached to a rope, you pretty much just back your way down a rock wall, or in my case, down [...]

25 ways to keep your cool this summer 1. tea time The new afternoon tea at The Ritz in Atlanta offers five refreshing iced tea flavors. Sweeten the deal by having your selection poured over cotton candy! $4 per tea, ritzcarlton.com/atlanta 2. fan-atic The O-2 Cool Tower Misting Fan has two fans, two speeds and [...]

Tips for making your next family trip a day at the beach. Home sweet home. Pick a vacation rental or a hotel with a mini-kitchen. Not only will you be able to store snacks, breakfast items, and even cook meals at your home away from home, but you’ll save some cash buying a few groceries [...]

I was just 20 years old when I planned my first trip around Europe—alone. Armed with a 30-pound pack, a six-country rail pass and a one-way plane ticket, I spent a month poring over maps and websites, planning train routes and hostel options. I left my mom behind sobbing at the Atlanta airport security check [...]

A couple of weeks ago, Navitat Canopy Adventures invited a group of us from Breathe and BRO to experience their canopy tours. Because I’m kind of afraid of heights, I was nervous about going… plus I’m pretty sure that out of our group, I’m the least athletically inclined (it sounds nicer than accident prone or klutzy). [...]