Living a more Mediterranean lifestyle has opened my eyes to the joy of cooking. And that’s saying a lot because I’m not one of those people who is blessed with the ability to cook without a recipe. God bless my husband who has endured, with a somewhat pained smile, some of my “experiments” that didn’tContinue reading “Spinach and Feta-Stuffed Chicken Breasts”
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Love Your Toofies
Ever since we were kids we were told to brush our teeth every day. Twice a day. Floss. Don’t eat so much candy. Other than to ward off bad breath, cavities, and the embarrassment of having food stuck in our teeth, we didn’t really think about much more than that. What we didn’t know, however,Continue reading “Love Your Toofies”
Woods Walk #3
Mission #3 is in the books! We’re taking care of my sister-in-law’s dog, Fred, for a few days and decided to bring him along to O’Hara Woods in Romeoville. And I have to say – looks can be deceiving. First of all, the start of the walk wasn’t how we’d pictured it. In fact, ourContinue reading “Woods Walk #3”
Woods Walks 1 & 2
With such beautiful weather this past weekend, Hubby and I decided to hit the Woods Walk trails and knocked out two of them: one on Saturday and the other on Sunday. On Saturday, we hopped over to the Lake Renwick Heron Rookery: Heron Rookery Trail and Turtle Lake Loop. Turtle Lake is one of ourContinue reading “Woods Walks 1 & 2”
Woods Walk 2025
It’s that time of year again – the weather cools, fall colors burst, the bonfire crackles, and the 23rd annual Woods Walk begins. I’m so excited! For those who live in and near Will County Illinois, the Woods Walk offers a great opportunity to get outside, go hiking, and revel in the splendor of autumn.Continue reading “Woods Walk 2025”
Horiatiki Salad
Photo credit: Better Homes and Gardens Mediterranean Diet (2024 Edition) Hubby and I are really enjoying our newly-adopted Mediterranean lifestyle. And I say ‘lifestyle’, NOT diet, because it truly is a way of life that includes other things, not just food. Combined with physical activity and emotional (or mental health) care, nutrition helps to createContinue reading “Horiatiki Salad”
Hello Again . . . and Again
I know, I know. It’s been quite a while since you’ve heard anything from me. It’s been quite a while since I’ve had a chance to breathe much less write. I’ve been working a lot, just like you, and there have been some rather large upheavals in my life that demanded my attention. For overContinue reading “Hello Again . . . and Again”
“Beyond Weight Loss”: Part 5
Welcome to the final part of the “Beyond Weight Loss” series. The last article focused on changing our mindset and outlined Keith Klein’s 5 Steps to Self-Change. I hope you were able to begin to recognize where you are in your journey and that you’re armed with a bit more information that will help youContinue reading ““Beyond Weight Loss”: Part 5″
“Beyond Weight Loss”: Part 4
Welcome back! It is my sincere hope that you were able to pick one or two of the tips we learned in Part 3 and begin to apply it to your nutrition routine. I’m pretty well hydrated, I try to eat whole foods, and hubby and I prepare our meals, making enough for leftovers forContinue reading ““Beyond Weight Loss”: Part 4″
“Beyond Weight Loss”: Part 3
Hello again! I hope you’re having a great week so far and that watching the documentary is either checked off, or at least very high on, your list. I can’t emphasize enough how important finding a balance of activity, along with good nutrition, is when trying to lose weight or become healthier in general. TheyContinue reading ““Beyond Weight Loss”: Part 3″
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