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…
11 Delicious White Wines for Summer (All Under $20)
I don’t know if it’s because I live in the south, but I adore porches. I sit outside on mine every chance I get and gauge the attractiveness of houses I drive past largely by the design and “livability” of their porch space. Is this a common feeling? I already know I will be that 90-year-old woman (good Lord willing) who rocks in her rocker and knows all the neighborhood gossip because she’s on her stoop all day. And to…
Palm Wonderful: Palm Leaf Prints That Say Summer is Here
My recent trip to Honolulu rekindled my passion for palm prints. After being on Oahu a couple days I started to embrace, “The louder a man’s Hawaiian shirt, the better.” I went out and bought Geoff a really loud tropical print to wear to dinner on Waikiki and he was all in. The right amount of island foliage signals summer has arrived. Here are some options that offer a pop of palm leaves to your outfit and home. Palm Wonderful:…
What to Pack for Your Beach VRBO Adventure (With Toddlers) by Corey Mitchell
So recently Geoff, Camden and I joined my cousin, Corey (who is like my sister) and her family for a few days of fun and sun on Folly Beach in Charleston, South Carolina. I was blown away by how prepared she was for this beach trip. The only thing I contributed was the vitally important wine-opener. Anyway I asked her to share her list, tips and lessons learned so you can better plan if you are heading to a beach…
