On a hot day there is nothing like a cold glass of herbal iced tea. Maybe a refreshing peppermint or a lovely lemongrass and hibiscus. It’s like getting a kiss from mother nature. Fresh herbs are wonderful when you have access to them. When you don’t, dried herbs are the next best thing. Remember, dried […]
We needed a new house. Not for us….for the fairy garden. Check out this video of the newest fairy house. My fairy gardens are intended to be a place of peace and to inspire a sense of wonder. I hope everyone who sees them finds something that touches their heart. The first one I made […]
Breakfast is the hardest meal of the day for me. I don’t like traditional breakfast foods. Except grits. I like grits. You’ve probably heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. While there have been studies that link eating breakfast to good health, we still don’t know if eating breakfast causes better […]
I cheated. No not on my husband, a test or my taxes. I cheated on my massage therapist. If that didn’t make you gasp or think that I should have known better, then you don’t have a good massage therapist. This month marks 15 years I have been a licensed massage therapist. I know the […]
Growing up in the rural south my family grew a home garden for as long as I remember. I have fond memories of working in the garden. To this day nothing tastes as good as a fresh tomato sandwich with a tomato still warm from the sun and enough mayonnaise to make it slide out […]
Summer is in full swing and the temperatures are hot! Yes in the desert it is a “dry” heat but I don’t care how dry it is, 120 degrees is hot! Fortunately we don’t have many of those 120 degree days but our summers are well known for triple digit heat. Even though we don’t […]
You are in an important meeting when you feel air starting to move around your insides. You clamp your butt cheeks together trying desperately to hold it in. In your head you are begging your body not to do this now! Then it happens. You fart. The word “fart” comes from the Old English “feortan” […]
It’s summertime and the weather is hot! Here are some delicious and cool recipes for summer. [Serves 1] INGREDIENTS ½ bunch kale 1 handful spinach 1 cup frozen peaches ½ cup coconut water Blend and enjoy! Spinach and Strawberry Salad with Basil, Mint Dressing [Serves 2] INGREDIENTS 4 cups baby spinach […]
Would you be interested in a simple technique that promotes circulation, boosts your immune system, eliminates toxins and reduces cellulite? If you answered yes then you will want to know about dry skin brushing. Your skin is an organ of elimination and the largest organ in the human body. Toxins are excreted through the skin […]
In today’s world, we are constantly on the go, a steady state “busy-ness” is the norm, and we’re always running from one responsibility to the next – literally! So, it’s no wonder that physical fatigue is such a common complaint. The good news is that there are simple ways to increase your energy so you […]
There is an overwhelming amount of choices when it comes to improving your health and wellness. You can start with exercise, nutrition, stress management or something else. But there is one thing that should be the first step in any health and wellness change. Creating a positive mindset. Mindset is sometimes called “the story we […]
I have a confession to make. I suck at meditating. I do it. But I suck at it. You see I always want some huge revelation, a reward if you will, for settling down and meditating. I want some insight or divine guidance clearly spelled out so I can get the message and keep on […]