Every year at the holidays I reminisce about favorite things from years gone by – but some tried and true favs always make the list. You don’t have to be Oprah to have a top 10, or top 100 list – and it definitely doesn’t just have to be at the holidays. My heart – …
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Gratitude as a Strategy
This time of year, it’s easy to focus on what you have to be grateful for. The holiday reminders are everywhere – greeting cards, plaques, cards, posts – Thankful is the theme. But what about the rest of the year? How do we make gratitude a strategy we can employ everyday of the year? It’s …
Hooga Infrared
This post is not sponsored, and no affiliate relationship exists between the author and Hooga at the time of this post. Infrared therapy is a fascinating treatment that utilizes light to foster healing and wellness. It’s been noted for its ability to alleviate pain, reduce muscle spasms, and accelerate tissue repair, among other benefits. Interestingly, …
Wellness Journey Reset
Second half 2024 seems to be a fantastic time for a complete reset in my wellness journey. If you are also on a path of lifespan/healthspan improvement, this series might be for you. Measure twice, cut once. I never had any skills in fashion or construction, but the saying is true wherever applied. Which means …
DoTerra Convention 2024
This post contains links to DoTerra products which can be purchased through my advocate site. DoTerra products may also be purchased directly. DoTerra Convention 2024 was held in Salt Lake City this past week, with the theme of Reclaim. The convention celebrates leadership promotions for their wellness advocates, as well as new science findings …
Whoop! There It Is
This post is not sponsored, and no affiliate relationship exists between the author and Whoop at the time of this post. Whoop is a wearable. I’ve never been a wearable person. No fitness trackers, no step counters, no continuous-anything monitors. Not because I was necessarily against them, though the thought of any device transmitting via …
Healthspan for Dogs
It is said that all dogs go to heaven. I’d prefer mine didn’t. Not that he isn’t the best dog in the world. And not that he doesn’t deserve eternal bliss. I would just prefer he outlive me – or come as close as possible. Which is why since I rescued him at four months …
Life in a Small Town
Life in a small town vs. big city living.
Blogging in 2024 and Beyond
Is blogging dead? I certainly hope not. And I’m currently on a quest to discover just how the world of blogging is fairing in 2024 and beyond. As a writer for the past 40 years, I’ve seen many trends in the written communication field. And just as the news touted video killed the radio, YouTube …