During these warmer months, many families are gearing up for an annual summer trip. I know when I travel, I have a ton of things that I need to remember. Did I bring enough clothes? Cash or credit card? Should I bring my running shoes? But do you think about your medications when making your travel plans? If you aren’t, you probably should be... [More]

I can’t wait to try out this recipe next weekend, when some friends and family get together to celebrate the 4th of July. When I was asked to bring a dessert, I started scouring the internet for ideas. One of my family’s favorite summertime treats is fruit pie, so I was really excited to find this recipe... [More]

We all know the drill for date night – dinner and a movie, anyone? If the same old dating routine is getting a little stale, maybe it’s time to try something new! I’m here to throw out the crazy idea of switching out your usual routine for fitness date night... [More]

I remember that one of the biggest hurdles I faced when I first started running was trying to figure out how to begin. For all of you who are interested in giving running a shot, I wanted to share some advice on how to get started!.. [More]

Whenever I entertain and have people over for dinner, I always make sure I serve up a colorful plate. I like to include a wide range of colors in the fruits and vegetables I serve. But did you know that there’s more than just a visual benefit to including a rainbow of colors in your meals?.. [More]

One of my favorite things about taking vacations is trying out the different kinds of food, wherever I go. While I’m not planning any big trips this summer, I still love making foods that remind me of places I’ve been. This Caribbean shrimp recipe is just the ticket for those warm summer evenings when I’d like to transport my taste buds to a tropical paradise!.. [More]

During this time of year, I always try to take an afternoon to go through all of my summer gear. I have to make sure that my swimsuit still fits me, double check that I have enough beach towels and find my summer tote. One of the most important things that I do though is to check the expiration date on my sunscreen and buy some new stuff if necessary. When one of my friends asked me why I was tossing out perfectly good sunscreen, I realized that there are a lot of myths and misunderstandings regarding sun block... [More]

Lately, it seems that there has been a lot of news coverage surrounding the recent salmonella break-outs that have been tied to peanuts and pistachios. While the reports talked about how many people were getting sick and which brands to avoid, I noticed that there wasn’t much discussion about salmonella itself... [More]

Since the weather has been so nice lately, one of my friends has been trying to talk me into taking our bikes out onto the local bike trails. So finally yesterday afternoon, I took my bike out of storage and went on a ride. We were enjoying the ride so much, by the time I got home, we had gone 8 miles! I’m usually a pretty active person, but it had been a while since I had been out on a trail ride – particularly one of that length! I felt great while biking, but this morning I was definitely feeling the effects. Everything was sore!.. [More]