As a seasoned fruit picker AND canner, I can appreciate the love through the gift of time that goes into home preserves. I grew up where, although we didn't grow everything, we did pick just about every fruit that could be found in our freezer over the long winters. Living in the fruit belt of … Continue reading Sugar free REALLY easy Strawberry (Rhubarb) Jam
Although cooking is very much a “science” I see it as an activity that builds and supports health, relationships and families. All the recipes I share follow a personal criteria/guidelines and as in my Holistic Health Coaching practice, there is nothing that I wouldn’t share or suggest to you that I personally haven’t tried … Continue reading Koolaid To Kale
One of the best things for me in being a part of TMS (The Mustard Seed) team is seeing many of you in the store and chatting about, of course, food. I am personally working my way around and up to and trying everything in the store (talk about fun). Let's face it, word of … Continue reading Crazyhorse For Crazy Healthy
Monday morning. Typically a hit the gym day, buuuuuut, we'll switch up the outdoor trainings and gym days a little this week. I've been thinking that it's been a while since I've had anything to share Not that life's been boring or anything. Perhaps I've been in a period of months "filling up the glass". … Continue reading Be Happy Where You Are
It had been a while since my youngest of three daughters joined me for a Saturday afternoon of “to do list” tackling. You know, teens, always so busy. Some of our best conversations with our kids are held while driving from one place to another. As they become more independent they require less of our … Continue reading The Blue Blanket
Dr Libby Weaver is a Holistic Nutrition Specialist. If you've read some of my other posts on liver health you'll know how much I love her energy, her stance on women's health and the simplistic manner in which she makes these all sometimes too overwhelming topics easy, understandable and manageable. Hop on over to facebook … Continue reading Not Just for Easter HEALTHY Chocolate
Throughout December my statement/mantra was "life loves me". Everyday I'd get up, big stretch and regardless of how I was feeling or how well I did or did not sleep; I'd say "life loves me". A smile would come to my face, a warmness, peacefulness, calmness would fill my body. Off for a day, good … Continue reading “Crucify Him” Geesh Who Says That Anymore
Typically, your hands are the weakest link in a chain when working back. If your grip gives out first, you won’t be able to maximally stimulate your back, no matter how strong all the other links are. Add some severe narrowing and severe arthritis of the first CMC joint (joint of the hand) you have … Continue reading Conversations With My Thumb
NO not that!........Direct Selling! It IS the best industry on the planet! I do wonder if it is actually the oldest profession. In thinking back to days, years, centuries ago, long before television or radio, how did the farmer, blacksmith, etc build their businesses? One person would have an experience then share it! Voila, direct … Continue reading A DSA Experience