One of the best things about having encouraging friends? They can add so much to our lives! Which makes […]

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Dealing with emotional vampires I know, the title of this sounds pretty cryptic–dealing with emotional vampire, also known as an energy vampire. I have to say, it’s one subject that I’m truly passionate about…since the truth is, an emotional vampire can take a serious toll on us. It can actually become such a HUGE disruption to our life that it […]
Read moreThe old “screwball” days…back when I wanted nothing to do with a green juice… “But…it’s so…GREEN. Look, I don’t know…how can I like this? It’s probably like drinking a glass of cold grass or something. Green juice? Thanks but NO THANKS. Orange or apple I can handle…but green? I’ll pass, thanks…” Those were once the wacky thoughts that I had […]
Read moreHere we go–another year we’re flying through already. 2019 is seriously fast-tracking it–SHEESH! Once again, it’s hard to believe that we’re on the verge of sailing past mid-summer…WOW. I mean come on, it seems like we just rang in the new year… And yep, there I am in the photo to your left–breathing in super-soothing Descanso Gardens (in La Canada […]
Read moreCheck Out the Health Benefits of Strawberries I’m sure you heard plenty of times how strawberries are great for us…but exactly HOW healthy are these ruby red beauties? What exactly are the amazing ways that they can help us to improve our health? Exactly how do they play a part in helping us to better manage and even overcome heart […]
Read moreOne of the best things about having encouraging friends? They can add so much to our lives! Which makes it easy to see how important it is–the people we choose to surround ourselves with. Just think about it…when you interact with someone, how do you feel? Inspired? Happy? Do you smile…laugh even? Are you rejuvenated–once again ready to […]
Read moreI’ve gotta say…feels nice to give my husband a mason jar filled with cool fresh lemon water. Why? Because it’s one of the best ways to start our day…drinking what he likes to call his supercharging morning “energy drink.” And he’s not kidding. The health perks of lemon water just don’t quit…from cleansing our blood, to flushing out the bad stuff, […]
Read moreWhen you get that cancer diagnosis (or any diagnosis), it’s no easy thing. I know–there’s SO MUCH to deal with. Huge decisions to make. And on top of all this, our family, our friends…they often wanna jump right in. They’ve gotta help…with suggestions, advice, with any and everything they can offer. I get it. It’s because they’re concerned. They […]
Read moreTaking This Moment To Watch Our Day’s Stunning Farewell… Yep, that’s me in that picture down below. As you can see, I’m sitting out there, just looking at the sky. And doing nothing else BUT that. Before you start to wonder if anything went haywire, or if I’m letting off steam after one of those super tough days, I’ll tell […]
Read moreAlways hard to believe that Spring is already here…it seems like the year just began. That phrase we’re always hearing, “time flies” is no joke! Which makes me wonder–what have you done this 2018 year that you’re feeling pretty proud of? I’m sure there’s something you’ve done (so far) that makes you happy…doesn’t matter how seemingly small. It can be any […]
Read more“You want a smoothie?” I’ll ask my husband some mornings before work. The rotation is usually between that and a freshly made green juice. “Sure,” he says. “That’ll work.” And his request is usually berry, meaning a combination of fresh organic raspberries and blueberries. Fresh, as in we usually buy them from the local farmer’s market, rinse and then freeze them […]
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