Health + Wellness

  As a 1st grade teacher, I have always had high expectations in my classroom.  My students have fun, but they also have a lot of responsibility.  Why?  Because they can handle it.  They love it.  They need it.  And...

Today I began the first day of a two-week pre-op eating plan to reduce the fatty deposits on my liver. “Eating” plan is a misnomer. It’s more like a not-eating plan. It feels to a person who is accustomed...

The new year always brings a yearning for fresh starts, organization and simplicity.  Systems, consistency and accessibility are three of my favorite words and today I am sharing some of my most favorite apps (some shared, some not) that help...

{{Our team was inspired by one of our fellow contributor’s posts, “No More New Year’s Resolutions – Just Choose One Word”, so we decided to share our selected words and the reasoning behind them in a series called “My...

I run. Honestly, I run because it is the only outlet I have found that keeps me sane. It clears my head, keeps me grounded but at the same time keeps me moving forward regardless of how crazy it...

These items were provided to me by McDonald's to give out how I see fit. McDonald's also provided me the link about their Favorites Under 400 menu. Is eating better one of your New Year's resolutions? It's one of mine! What...

{{Our team was inspired by one of our fellow contributor's posts, "No More New Year's Resolutions - Just Choose One Word", so we decided to share our selected words and the reasoning behind them in a series called "My...

Could you live without social media for an extended period of time? Everywhere you look people are gazing longingly into a phone screen as if under a trance; giving more attention to their hand than the people in front...

I admit that I have never been one to make a New Year’s Resolution each year. To be honest, I have always thought them to be a bit over-rated or filled with too much pressure. Maybe I have always...

I’ve been out of touch—a little bit like Stella—tryin’ to get my groove back, but not in “that” way—just in general. And, as I recently “celebrated” the BIG 5-0, that groove has become a moving target. So I just...

We are thrilled that Whole Foods is opening up their newest Orlando location in Altamonte Springs early next year! This beautiful, spacious and convenient location will feature: Fresh Made Juice and Smoothie Bar Full-Service Coffee Bar Fresh Sushi and Asian Cuisine Indoor and Outdoor...

As a mom, occasional sleepless nights are likely a big part of your reality — whether you're soothing a teething baby or stressing over a teenager enjoying a night out. But a night spent tossing and turning can ruin...

Few people are immune from the holiday trinity of overspending, overindulging, and over scheduling. But for introverts who get their energy by spending quiet time alone, the pace of the holiday season can be exceedingly draining. Introverts are not anti social. In fact, you would probably be surprised...

Fall is officially here! Especially with the last few days of brisk, cool weather! If there's one thing that says fall... it's pumpkins! Pumpkin lattes, pumpkin bread, pumpkin cheesecake. Of course Publix has rows of perfectly aligned pumpkin purée striping...

This quote popped up on my Facebook newsfeed today: IF YOU WAIT LONG ENOUGH TO MAKE DINNER, EVERYONE WILL JUST EAT CEREAL. IT'S SCIENCE* At my house you can substitute "cinnamon toast" or "a bagel with cream cheese" for "cereal" and BAM! you...