Living A Simple Life of Nature, Health, Wellness, Humor and More!
Deeeep Or is it rolling? or chopra in a pack? or a dive? sinking deeply down, like being swallowed by warm water. this won't rhyme.... My mind rambles. Deep down it goes, sinking into darkness. But not sad darkness. Or frightening. Dark and Deep are not synonymous with Danger. Delicious alliteration. Dark is the color... Continue Reading →
Two of the girls aren't sure if they want to come out and play. We were only supposed to have flurries today, and then maybe get 2-3 inches over night. But, it has been lightly snowing since about 7:30 this morning. Our 2 acres becomes magical in the snow. I am trying to capture the... Continue Reading →
I want to write a poem, but I don't know what to say. You see my brain is frozen, on this cold, cold winter's day. No amount of soup or tea, or fire in the fireplace, are warm enough to thaw me out, from toes up to my frozen face. It's cruel to have temps... Continue Reading →
Organic Heirloom Seeds from Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds! They Have Arrived!! I went a little over-the-top and bought something like 46 different varieties of seeds this season. Luckily, we are doubling our garden space, AND most of the flowers (which are almost all edible!!) will go onto our newly cleared hill with some going out... Continue Reading →
Typical smoothie Ingredients We've all seen ads for "healthy" smoothies. Smoothie shops are everywhere and most convenience stores and some fast-food establishments sell their own versions of this popular "health food." Maybe, like me, you have a special blender to make your own smoothies at home. What about "healthy" juice? Have you ever bought one... Continue Reading →
It's about 20 degrees today, so I thought, "What a PERFECT day to go out and take some photos!" Our sweet Border Collie, Luna, is always up for a trek through the landscape, plus a lovely sunny day like today is always right for letting the chickens roam for a (supervised) excursion. And so, off... Continue Reading →
For those of you who (like me) are no longer getting your workouts in outside, either due to the weather or some other reason, or are not venturing to a gym, but NEED to find creative ways to get those workouts in, read on for some ideas on how to work out at home! Let... Continue Reading →
As a Certified Personal Trainer, I have been asked this question numerous times. Especially with all the "new" ways one can exercise. Should you buy a fancy treadmill, rower, or bike? You know the kind with the near-cult-like following. Should you join a gym? And if so, which one? One of the premier, high-end, fancy... Continue Reading →
We are only 3 weeks into winter and I am SO OVER IT!. I am one of those people who has way too much energy for their own good. I am concerned about this because, as I am getting older, hello 50!, my body can't seem to keep up with the energy I have and... Continue Reading →
When it's 19 degrees outside, here in Southeastern Pennsylvania, there are strange happenings at my place. First of all, unlike this "free stock photo" above, there is no snow. We had about 3 inches a few days ago, but it melted pretty quickly. However, the creek at the back of our property is partly frozen.... Continue Reading →
Close To The Garden 