The first time your family steps into a counseling center, you might feel a mix of confusion, nervousness, and anticipation. These feelings are normal, regardless if you’ve had counseling in the past. Similar to other forms of counseling, whether individual adult or child therapy, your first family therapy session will be focused on introducing your […]
Health & Nutrition
3 Signs You and Your Spouse Will Benefit From Couples Therapy
Weekly couples therapy with an experienced clinician provides you and your spouse a peaceful and supportive space to discuss your relationship and make it stronger. Therapy isn’t limited to individual adult therapy or child therapy. It can be tailored for couples working through minor and major arguments, and is actually one of the greatest gifts […]
Crow Canyon Gardens
Gardening can be dated back to the ancient world when humans began to settle in one place. Egyptians planted fruit bearing trees, spices, and grapes. The Assyrians in 900 BC planted trees and crops irrigated by canals. Greeks and Romans also cultivated crops, vegetables, and flowers. With the growth of mass-produced food and lower prices […]
FRS Energy – My Product Review
You don’t have to be a marathon runner to use FRS Energy products. Last week I talked about revising and reclaiming your 2013 goals. For instance, I have a vision board centered on running and reclaiming my pre-pregnancy body. I have always been a runner and, now, that our baby boy has arrived I […]
Inspiration – Actionable Ideas
Yesterday I wore an old race shirt because I read about an idea on Facebook. The idea was simple. It asked runners everywhere to show their support for the Boston Marathon by wearing an old race shirt. The one I chose to wear was my first Nike Women’s Half Marathon shirt from 2005. I wear […]
Revise and Reclaim Your 2013 Goals With a Vision Board
Create a vision board to reclaim your health, fitness and overall wellness goals. I first heard about vision boarding from a former co-worker. The topic came about during a difficult and yet opportune time in my life. I had just gone through a horrible breakup that left me feeling stranded and confused. I managed […]
Winter Squash Health Benefits
Guest Post by Lisa Masé, of Harmonized Cookery Winter is here! Now is the time to savor sweet, earthy foods like winter squash, a versatile vegetable that warms our whole being and helps our bodies rejuvenate. Squash is available in a variety of colors and flavors; however, it is the deep orange color that reminds […]
Have excess fruit or vegetables? Donate them to charity.
When my husband and I were looking at houses, we knew we wanted a place with a backyard. A place where I could plant a garden — in the ground. Imagine our excitement when we found our current home that came with two lemons trees, two apple trees, a plum tree, a yellow grapefruit tree, […]
Three Tips for New Year’s Resolution Success!
Cheers to you! Cheers to me! Cheers to everyone! Tonight will be the night you toast the end of 2012 and vow “to do this” or vow to “not do that”. Perhaps you will vow that in 2013 your resolutions will finally be successful. Perhaps you will promise yourself to do better at keeping your […]
Three Tips For Avoiding The Holiday Weight Gain.
What do you do when face to face with the holiday buffet? Do you circle the selection carefully deciding where to start? Does your plate look like you are eating for two? Whether your next function is a holiday work party, ugly sweater party, or holiday happy hour below are three tips for avoiding the […]
Living a Longer Life
My paternal grandfather and grandmother lived for 99 years and 94 years, respectively. When people find out my true age, they usually follow it up with the comment “You must have good genes.” To which, my reply is “fish and rice seems to be the secret!” While fish, rice and plenty of vegetables seemed […]
The Immunization Game: Level One – Children
The school season has started and along with the pencils, backpacks, and clothes a few pokes are added…for safety’s sake. The immunization game is a long one. Similar to monopoly you need to buy property (or first round of shots) before you begin to build your immunization empire. When we are born, we receive a […]
Helping Kids Eat More “Green Stuff”
This week my nieces visited for a few days. I always try to give my sister a break plus I love being able to spend quality time with them. They are growing up so fast and I still want to get those 5 and 8 year old hugs before they disappear into teenage confusion. While […]
Tales From The Hive – Honey a New Old Sugar Pill?
It was a sweltering 99 degrees when we pulled into the dirt parking lot. As much as I wanted to let the dust settle before getting out, I had no choice as sweat began dripping down my right temple. Momentarily blinded by the glaring sun, we quickly walked past the sweeping rows of vines towards […]