Many of us can remember participating in science fairs back in our school days. Poster boards, live experiments and scientific ‘pitches’ were cobbled together to explain how science works. Now imagine if you had been asked to demonstrate scientific phenomena using your sewing machine. Exactly how would you do so? Australian artist Meredith Woolnough was presented with just such an […]
Pema Chödrön, one of the first Americans to be fully ordained as a Tibetan Buddhist nun, celebrates her 87th birthday today. Born Deirdre Blomfield-Brown in 1936 in New York City, Ani Pema—ani is an honorific given to Tibetan Buddhist nuns—was drawn to the Buddhist path in the early 1970s. In 1972, she became a student of the late Chogyam Trungpa […]
When I ask clients what they think lays the foundation of a holistic training way of life, they often share many great ideas. Usually they say it’s our nutrition, sleep, or movement, which are all accurate and part of a bigger answer. How we breathe and meditate is a major and often overlooked ingredient that is the foundation to cultivating […]
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Puerto Rican Sofrito is the base for so many dishes, like stews, roast pork, bistec, and beans, made with fresh cilantro, garlic, onions, bell peppers, and other ingredients. Puerto Rican Sofrito This easy Puerto Rican Sofrito recipe is one of my favorites. I freeze the sauce in ice cube trays […]
Ah, sleep. The cherished time when everything is truly shut down, and our bodies and minds get some real “alone” time. There’s a lot of talk about sleep lately. Celebrities have contributed youthful looks to their healthy sleep habits (hey, JLo!), and we are bombarded with studies about the benefits of sleep. From articles on healthy sleep hygiene to an […]
Ah, sleep. The cherished time when everything is truly shut down, and our bodies and minds get some real “alone” time. There’s a lot of talk about sleep lately. Celebrities have contributed youthful looks to their healthy sleep habits (hey, JLo!), and we are bombarded with studies about the benefits of sleep. From articles on healthy sleep hygiene to an […]
You only need three base ingredients to make these simple and delicious 3 ingredient peanut butter banana bars! These sweet and chewy little bars are made from whole foods so your kids get a balanced and nourishing snack. If you browse through the snack bar aisle at the store, you’ll notice a couple of things. First, the selection is REALLY […]
These homemade chicken nuggets are baked to perfection with a crispy crunch on the outside and melt in your mouth tender chicken on the inside. Made with my special method, these chicken nuggets are easy for toddlers and kids to eat, and delicious for adults! Chicken nuggets are are a common staple in the diet of many kids. They are […]
The root of human suffering (dukkha) is found in our countless desires to change life’s circumstances to satisfy those desires. Many of those desires are extreme or unending. They are the source of disappointment and anger, as well as the trigger for other harmful emotions such as jealousy and anxiety. Thus, we might think that we must achieve all those […]
posted July 8, 2022 by Gina This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. A free 7-day, flexible weight loss meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner ideas and a shopping list. All recipes include macros and links to WW recipe builder to get your personal points. 7 Day Healthy Meal Plan As the crazy days of summer […]
