I am very excited to be collaborating with Blue Cross NC to host a 5-Day Walking Challenge, virtually! The aim is to walk 10 minutes a day (or whatever you can do) for five days straight, Monday, April 17 through Friday, April 21, 2023. Walking is so great for us, physically and mentally. But most of us are busy and it isn't always on our minds to stop and go outside for a quick walking break. Continue Reading
8 surprising ways a walk can help you de-stress
Did you know walking is one of the best things you can do for your whole-person health? The research proves it! In my post on the Blue Cross NC blog, find out how many minutes a day to walk for less stress, more creativity, better sleep and more. Read story Sponsored by Blue Cross NC Continue Reading
PHOTO TOUR: Exploring wild, wonderful West Virginia
In late August, my husband and I took a road trip to beautiful West Virginia for a long weekend. This is something that had been on my wish list for a while. Our daughter visited the New River Gorge area in Fayetteville, W.V. a few times and knew we would love it, so on her suggestion we decided to go. I was surprised to learn that it's not that far away - only about a 4-hour drive from our home Continue Reading
Do you actually need to walk 10,000 steps a day?
Do you have to walk 10,000 steps a day for better health and fitness? Is there any evidence that 10,000 should be the default, and where did that come from? You're going to be surprised at the answer. See my post on the Blue Cross NC blog for the scoop! Read story here Sponsored by Blue Cross NC 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 for our mountain getaway
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 place to stay, but nothing that was too far away from things. And being that our state is still operating under COVID-19 guidelines, it was also important to us that we be as "socially distanced" and safe as possible. I really didn't want to Continue Reading