Today’s post is the third and final installment in my series of posts about my trip to Rancho La Puerta. (Catch up on post one and post two if you missed them.) And I must say that I’m a little sad to be finished with these recaps. Our time at the ranch was so special!  [Continue reading...]

In case you missed my post earlier this week about my trip to Rancho La Puerta, check it out here. My mom and I had such a fantastic time at the ranch. I’m already dreaming of going back someday. When I originally began setting up my trip to the ranch, I was assured through my  [Continue reading...]

Last week I had the pleasure of visiting Rancho La Puerta, a destination spa and fitness ranch located just south of San Diego in Tecate, Mexico. The hills of Tecate (and the sunshine and warm temperatures!) were such a welcome change from the gloom and gray of the Midwest! I’m so excited to journey back  [Continue reading...]

Think that traveling means throwing your healthy living goals out the window? Think again, because today I’m sharing with you 5 practical ways to stick to healthful principles no matter where your travels take you. 1. Plan Before Departing Before you leave home for your trip, it’s well worth it to do a bit of  [Continue reading...]

I whipped up a batch of these crunchy chips a few days before leaving for my tropical vacation to……….Hawaii! I’m currently writing from the sunny shores of western Maui, the perfect place to kick back and relax. I’ve been eating pretty simply here and cooking basic meals in the condo’s kitchen. I’ve already found chickpea  [Continue reading...]

I spent the last weekend immersed in the world of gluten- and allergen-free living at the Gluten & Allergen Free Expo just outside of Chicago. Cooking classes by day, dinners with my favorite bloggers by night, and lots of conversations and samplings of food in between—it was a fun-filled few days! I thought I’d share  [Continue reading...]

Now that I’m back from a quick weekend trip to Chicago, I thought I’d share some pictures from the windy city and links to places my mom and I visited while we were there. I live near Madison, Wisconsin, which is a great mid-size town with plenty to do and see. But I’m glad that  [Continue reading...]