Did you write down your 2014 resolutions? Loose leaf & pen, Maybe Word Perfect, or Reminders on your Smart Phone? Mine are on a mangled piece of loose leaf with a grocery list on the back. Doesn’t matter what the list looks like, this year I’m going to stick to them (something 90% of Americans who make New Year’s resolutions fail to do). How? I’m testing (with high hopes) something I read in Prevention by Dr. Pam Peeke, Healthy Living…
Fit Tips 3, 4 and 5 for a Healthy Holiday by Susie Rahaim
We continue our Holiday Fit Tip Series to keep you happy and peaceful this season. Tip 1 was Start Your Workout Week on a Sunday. Tip 2 was Meditation for Beginners from self-development expert and author, Kimberly Novosel. Now, Susie Rahaim, Advocate for children’s nutrition and creator of the popular blog Real Food, Real Fitness, offers her 3 top tips. Following Susie’s advice over the years has helped me shed weight and feel better all around. – CC 3 Tips…
Gift Guide 2013 for Mothers, Sisters and Girlfriends
This is my fourth year writing a Gift Guide. Each time it is such a joy because I get to spend hours scouring the web for presents I find unique and think the women in my life would love. This year I tried to find gifts that would be useful to the recipient and might pose the question, “Where did you get that. It is so flippin cool?” from her friends. Carafe from Leibal: Simple, sleek and beautiful. Teal Agate…
Holiday Fitness Tip #2: Meditation for Beginners, from a Beginner by Kimberly Novosel
Kimberly Novosel is an author and self-development expert who shares her video blogs and guest posts on Spring and Chelsea. What comes to mind when you think of the word “meditation?” Maybe funny chants and gurus and “vibrations.” If you practice yoga then the images that come to mind might be a little moreapproachable, like “OM” sounds or how yoga class ends in savasana where you’re supposed to remain completely still and quiet your mind. Though you may spend that…
Holiday Season Fit Tip #1: Start on Sunday
I’m already in the holiday spirit big time. We all know that holidays mean family, food, and an overflowing schedule. It’s important during this time, when we are eating more and trying to be the perfect mother, wife, hostess, & “fill in the blank,” that we don’t abandon all of the healthy habits we’ve worked hard to follow throughout the year. This season, I’m going to offer a few of the tips I follow to stay sane and feel good…
