11 ways to help kids reduce sugar and processed food Deep down it’s something we know we should do. Reducing sugar and refined carbohydrates sounds like such an easy, quick...

OK, I confess, I’ve been in full-on hibernation mode. The irony is not lost on me that the topic of my last post of Winter Solstice and here we are...

“Amazing breakthrough! Scientists have discovered a revolutionary new treatment that makes you live longer. It enhances your memory and makes you more creative. It makes you look more attractive. It...

“Sitting is the new smoking.” Have you heard that expression lately? When I see so many people spending hours watching Netflix and YouTube videos while having meals delivered to their...

That’s an interesting question. Brené Brown says, “Our sense of belonging can never be greater that our level of self acceptance.” But where does our sense of belonging come from?...

When this is published , I will be backpacking in the Alaskan wilderness. And lucky for me, our trip will be during the summer solstice, the longest day of the...

Summer is here and so are the graduation parties and picnics and camping trips and the chips. We’ve all been there, experienced the lure of the chip bowl, the can...

I really enjoy doing jigsaw puzzles. I don’t do them nearly as much as I would like to, but once or twice a year, I dump a bunch of pieces...

Hello and welcome! I’m excited to be sharing with you as I launch this new space! This blog is all about Restoratives for the Body, Mind, and Spirit: Restoratives that...