For years now I’ve wanted to host a Galentine’s dinner. We would wear red or pink, leave the men and littles at home for a couple of hours and converse over love-themed, botanical cocktails. This year I decided to go for it, partly because I found this restaurant in Old Fort Mill, Southern Sugar, whose ambiance has such feminine charm it made thee perfect spot for a Galentine’s gathering to celebrate friendships. Last Friday night 18 of us got together…
10 Perfect Gifts for the Stylish Wellness Warrior
This is my second year of doing a fitness inspired gift guide focusing specifically on presents for the stylish wellness warrior. This is for the person who lives in comfortable, yet fashionable activewear and lives by the health credo – strong, nourishing and knowledge-based. She loves a challenging workout, eating whole foods and pampering with products that protect and offer results. If you have someone on your holiday list that fits this description (or you are this gal), then you may…
Dairy Free Skinny Mounds Bar Ice Cream
Skinny Mounda Bar Ice Cream: There is no better treat than ice cream or frozen yogurt during the summer months. But these treats often contain tons of sugar and artificial ingredients. Here is an alternative that is free of fake junk, dairy free, gluten free, paleo and tastes like a Mounds bar! And it is so simple to make! I like to keep a bowl of this in my freezer covered with aluminum foil. If I’m having a chocolate craving…
Make a Healthy Gazpacho
Make a healthy Gazpacho. There is no better warm weather soup than gazpacho because of its light taste and refreshing, cool temperature. Plus the tomato-based, veggie filled soup is a perfect addition to your healthy summer dinners. My favorite gazpacho is from Kruse & Muer, a Detroit based restaurant, and I want to share their delicious recipe with you. This recipe is adapted from Epicurious.com. It is easy to shop for this soup since you can get the majority of your…
11 Healthy Father’s Day Gifts Under $50 For The Low Maintenance Dad
Father’s Day is quickly approaching and if you are still scratching your head as to what to get the special men in your life (dad and husband) then here are a few suggestions focusing on fitness and wellness and all under $50. These are for the low maintenance man–characterizing him as a guy who is driven with career, family and hobbies, but hasn’t spent a lot of time researching things like nutrition, skincare or anti-aging. These thoughtful presents can be…
A Fit Girl’s Guide to Staying Healthy At An All-Inclusive Resort
I just returned from a vacation at an all-inclusive resort in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, 45 minutes outside of Cancun. We were with Geoff’s family celebrating our yearly reunion and our matriarch, Jane Owen’s, 89th birthday. Aside from the gorgeous blue water, white sand, tropical vegetation and heat, one thing really stood out…the endless amount of delicious food and alcohol. There were over 9 restaurants on the resort with 4 of them being all-you-can-eat buffets. One was almost always open…
