Who doesn’t love a comfort meal? Shepherd’s Pie might not be an elegant dish or a comfort meal for some but for me it is, especially the way I make it. I love changing up my recipes depending on my mood or what I have on hand. Today, although it’s the day before the […]
I used to stand up at work all day when I was cutting hair and I loved it; now that my work involves a lot of sitting at the desk I need to get up and move around. Sitting isn’t one of my favorite things to do so I make it a point to get up […]
I decided that I need to get moving! Winter is sort of long and messy where I live so walking, cycling, hiking etc. outdoors is a challenge. I decided to invest in an inexpensive stationary bike that both of us (significant other) can use. We did a little research and chose the Schwinn A 10 […]
Recently, someone asked me if there is such thing as Couch Potato Syndrome. I looked into it and sure enough there are many, many articles and studies on the subject. This person asked because she feels that over the past few months she has slipped into the couch potato category. I feel that she’s not alone […]
Every so often someone says something to me that penetrates deeply into my soul. One such case happened in the latter part of 2008. I had been searching for a new chiropractor, someone I could trust, who knew their stuff inside-out and who was professional. After some time, research and high praises from friends/acquaintances I found exactly […]
We all love rewards! We often reward our children for good things they do such as getting good grades, doing their chores, being kind to their siblings, I’ve even overheard moms tell their child they will buy them a candy bar if they are good in the grocery store, and so on; often the reward is food, more […]
I set goals for myself, daily goals, weekly goals and seasonal goals. Sometimes I set a yearly goal but not often; maybe I should? I plan, I prep, I organize until I get it right enough to start working on that goal – but then right enough is never quite reached. We’re not alone, we […]
Lately I’ve been in a slight mental fog. I’m thinking/hoping maybe it’s just because of the lull after the storm called ‘the holidays’; maybe it’s the fact that a year has come and gone and the beginning of a new one is upon us? Whatever the cause may be, I need to – I want […]
Ok, my apologies, I missed posting #2 which was using a smaller bowl or plate for meals. For my 3rd new habit I will : continue drinking water continue using a small plate or bowl # 3 – I NEED to take time to be quiet with my thoughts-meditate. My mind has been in a […]
Sprouting is easy and extremely nutritious. When beans and seeds are sprouted they offer more nutrients than when they’re cooked. You can add sprouts to salad, soup, grain dishes, bean dishes or eat them as a nutritious snack as I often do. You know those times when you feel like nibbling but don’t want to […]
Every New Dawn 