I was a bitch to my friend. It wasn’t on purpose, but I still feel bad about it. About 9:00am on Sunday morning an unknown car pulled up in my driveway. The windows were tinted dark enough that I couldn’t see who was inside. Living in New River there are only two reasons to see […]
Creamy Cashew Smoothie [Serves 1] INGREDIENTS 1 cup unsweetened almond milk 1 tablespoon cashew butter 1 scoop plant protein powder ½ avocado ½ cup frozen raspberries Blend and enjoy! Veggie Hash [Serves 2] INGREDIENTS 1 cup chopped sweet potato (1/4 inch in size is what you are shooting for) ½ cup chopped asparagus ½ cup […]
I love a good hug. Not the disconnected, one arm, pat on the back that comes from someone who doesn’t know how to hug. I mean a real hug. Both arms, hearts facing each other. Even better if it is an energy rich hug. But then the pandemic happened, and hugging became risky. Suddenly we […]
When I started learning about herbal medicine back in the ‘90s my mentor referred to it as the people’s medicine. It meant medicine that people can learn to do at home for themselves. Home remedies. Even as modern medicine has advanced, home remedies are still important. Maybe even more so now. Our homes are the […]
You might be surprised to find out that the first Earth Day was created by a junior senator from Wisconsin. Senator Gaylord Nelson had a lifelong love of the outdoors and was very concerned about the deteriorating condition of the environment in the United States. In January 1969 there was a massive oil spill in […]
Herbs are another important part of maintaining a healthy immune system. Certain plants can help us fight off disease. You don’t need a wide variety of herbs to support your immunity, you just need the right few. Herbs should be a part of your total treatment plan. They work well with the simple things you […]
Many of you have asked how we were affected by the recent flooding in New River. Here is video of the flood water overtaking Tom’s art studio. Water did get inside the building. Fortunately there is no damage to any of the art projects he is currently working on. There is quite a bit of […]
Clients that come to me for wellness coaching are looking for holistic ways to live a healthier lifestyle. They want to eat better, get more exercise, increase their energy, reduce stress or somehow balance their life. No matter what the goal I tell them all to start the same way…. PRACTICE RANDOM ACTS OF SELFISH […]
Lots of you wanted to know more about crystal grids after reading about my experiences in my blog “The Crystal Grid.” I told you then that I am no expert but I know who to call. So here is a guest blog from my good friend and rockhound Stephanie Sidora about how to build a […]
Green and Glowing Breakfast Smoothie (Recipe Serves 1) Ingredients: ½ bunch kale 1 handful spinach ½ cucumber 1 pear, sliced ½ cup unsweetened cranberry juice Blend and enjoy! Black Bean Butter Lettuce Cups (Recipe Serves 2) Ingredients: 1 – 15oz can of black beans, drained and rinsed ¼ cup minced red onion small […]
April Fools’ Day is coming! The one day of the year that it is acceptable to pull pranks on your friends and family. Celebrated every April 1st in the United States, April Fools’ Day in not officially recognized as a holiday but it is celebrated by pulling pranks or practical jokes. It is unknown exactly […]
Easter is my favorite holiday. The weather is soft, plants are blooming and critters of all types are preparing for their young. It is a time of creation and fertilization. And it is always close to, or on my birthday. Easter is like that….it moves around. Easter is celebrated on the first Sunday following the […]