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Sustainable Gift Giving 2022

'Tis the season... again! It's time for my annual roll-call for great sustainable gifts! I like to focus on items that have a big bang...

Gift Memories, Not Stuff

In my house, I feel like I am constantly battling the stuff. Picture me, armed with a broom and dustpan, wielding my 360 duster and a...

Kids & Screens

Kids and screens - we know it isn't great, but how not great is it?

The Parenting Vortex

Parenting is hard. Planning healthy meals they will eat is hard. We are doing our best. Here are some of my guide posts for blue zones life.

This Holiday, Ditch Your Teflon

It's a great time to shop for new cooking pots and pans. Look for varieties that do not contain teflon or other chemicals!

Why Should You Live a 'Blue Zones' Life?

There are so many diets and lifestyle plans out there - why did we latch onto the blue zones research?

The Power Nine: Pillars of the Blue Zones

As we learn more about the Blue Zones, let's look at the Power Nine - the pillars of these areas where people live healthier and longer.

Building Community & Finding Your Moai

One of the main pillars of the blue zones is a sense of community. This community comes by many names - tribe, sisterhood ... moai...

Discussing Problems; Finding Solutions

When it comes to improving our health and happiness, I knew I had to hit the brakes and talk about making changes.