Like a lot of people who move to a part of the U.S. with mountains, after moving to Colorado in my twenties, I knew I wanted to pick up a snow sport. I mean, why live at the base of the Rocky Mountains and not take advantage of the outdoor activities that are literally at […]
2020 has brought a host of changes and challenges to virtually everyone. Just one of the many changes is how many people are now working from home and, with gyms and other regular exercise outlets being closed or only open in a limited capacity, people are also working out at home. While some very fortunate […]
We all know instinctively that a little fresh air and physical activity is good for our wellbeing. Why then, is it such a challenge to prioritize something as simple as going outside? Today we are serving up four recommendations for how to make going outdoors part of your routine. Start Small, Start Local Packing and […]
Before you fire up that Gas Stove, BBQ, or Fire Pit and let’s make sure your cast iron skillet is ready and up to the task. There can be some variation to this method, but what is widely accepted is to season your Cast Iron in the oven before your first use. Here is how: […]
We have all heard the expression “Dogs are a Man’s Best Friend”, and this expression carries a different meaning from one person to the next. This is what the expression means to me, and how our four-legged friends help me stay healthy. Great listeners – Unlike humans, dogs will listen to you talk without interrupting […]
Raising the Roof I’d never done anything like this before. A passion for building things…check. A strong need to create something unique and meaningful in the world…check. A healthy respect for safety, but a history of riding on the edge of dangerous…check. Asking not “what could go wrong” but instead, “what could go right”…check. And […]
If you are like me, you have probably heard nothing but positive feedback on the impacts Yoga can have on your life. My workout routine consists of doing some type of workout a minimum 3 days per week. Where I find my exercise is either at the gym, surfing, at home workouts between HIIT routines, […]
I stopped wearing a watch when I got my first cell phone back in 1999. I believe the model at the time was the Nokia 8210 (thank you Google!). For me, I found needing to wear a watch was unnecessary because my phone was my timepiece. The only reason I wore a watch was to […]
What’s the number 1 reason people say they don’t exercise? They don’t have enough time. Let’s face it, most of us would agree there aren’t enough hours in the day to get everything done that we already have on our plates. Whether it’s work, parenting, chores around the house, or just the daily to-do list […]