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RECIPE: Energizing No-Bake Oatmeal Bites
I absolutely love no-bake snacks, probably because I've always loved eating cookie dough and it's kind of like that. But these no-bake oatmeal balls are certainly a healthier choice than consuming raw cookie dough. My Energizing No-Bake Oatmeal Bites are free of processed sugar and wheat, and provide an easy grab-and-go snack. Ingredients: 2 cups quick oats 1/4 cup honey 2/3 cup Continue Reading
What I wish I’d known starting out on my fitness journey
On October 26, I celebrate my 12th “Fitiversary.” It’s what I call the anniversary of starting to exercise and what led to a transformation to a healthier me, physically and emotionally. That day I first stepped on the treadmill for 15 minutes, I had no idea it was a monumental moment. I had no expectations. After all, I had a long history of starting and stopping exercise and of yo-yo Continue Reading
PHOTO TOUR: A gorgeous weekend at the Blue Ridge Parkway and Great Smoky Mountains National Park
In August my husband and I ventured to the southwest part of our state, North Carolina, for a much-needed few days in the mountains. While I have been to the Blue Ridge Parkway in the Asheville and Boone areas, I had never been south of Asheville. And visiting the Great Smoky Mountains National Park has been on my destination bucket list for several years. To stay the least, this visit didn't Continue Reading
REVIEW: Renting a cabin through Airbnb PLUS how to save $
Note: I paid for this trip myself and it was not sponsored by Airbnb or the property owner. But, guess what! If you sign up using my referral link, YOU can save up to $65 on your first Airbnb booking for the property of your choice! Click here Recently my husband and I took a few days to get away to the mountains in the southwest part of our state, North Carolina. We wanted a quiet and private Continue Reading
RECIPE: Fall trail mix is easy-to-make healthy snack
Here’s a simple idea for a yummy high-protein snack anyone can make. No culinary skills required! Trail mix is so simple that there really is no way to screw it up. And there’s also no right or wrong when it comes to ingredients — use any combination of nuts and dried fruit that you like. You can also add in some chocolate or small candy for sweetness if desired, such as chocolate chips, Continue Reading