My SEVEN top tips to help you begin your journey… My journey to a “Healthier Me” began in 2013 when I moved from the big city of Kansas City, Missouri to the small town of Montrose, Colorado. Life in Kansas City was difficult at best. There were times where our cabinets were filled with food pantry donations and having to …
My No BS approach to adding Exercise into my daily life… 6 tips to squash the excuses
It’s no BS that I have a love/hate relationship with exercise. My problem with exercise begins from my childhood. I was an EXTREMELY active child. My mom had me in all kinds of classes – tap, jazz, ballet, karate, skiing, etc. It seems I was always being shuffled from one activity to another every night of the week. I was …
No BS – my SIX TOP REASONS to use a Calendar Book style of Journaling in your everyday life. “What gets writ, gets done.”
I have a terrible memory. Horrible. So bad in fact, that my husband says to me on a regular basis, “Your memory is like a sieve.” True fact. I’ve discovered that the only way to keep myself on track is to use a calendar journal. When I was in the States on our last trip, I discovered a fabulous two-year …
No BS – Removing Old, Stubborn Linoleum – Remodeling Hack
When we remodeled our kitchen, we were faced with the daunting task of pulling up old linoleum that had been glued down for at least 30 years. It was STUCK on! After watching a few videos, here is what I did to remove that stubborn linoleum. I took an IRON on a MEDIUM SETTING and SLOWLY started to iron one …
Four (4) Natural Cleaners You Can’t Live Without
No BS – You are doing yourself a disservice if you are still buying your daily household cleaners, naturally derived or otherwise. For over four years I have been working on phasing out chemical cleaners from our household. Granted, I know that I still have some areas where I can probably do a better job avoiding chemicals, but for everyday …
No BS – A Pancake Recipe Your Family Will LOVE!
It’s no BS that I struggle getting my daughter to eat a well-rounded diet full of all the dietary fiber, nutrients, and vitamins that she needs every day. She also has exceptionally LARGE poops that defy the logics of physics. So, needless to say, I add extra fiber content HOWEVER and WHENEVER I can. Here’s a pancake recipe that I’ve …
No BS – 5 Tips for Safe Exploration with your Kids
We are not expert hikers. Growing up in the plains of Kansas City, Missouri, I honestly did no much exploration. Maybe because there weren’t mountainous trails luring me to them with their breathtaking views. Maybe because I grew up in the suburbs so any “exploration” I was doing was within the confines of a shopping mall or the groomed trails …