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Keep a Journal

Posted on September 29, 2006 by Retreat Coordinator | 0 Comments

Do you live your life effectively without a calendar? I’m sure there are a few of you exceptions, but most of us can’t live without some sort of calendar. Why then do we start new exercise and nutrition routines without some kind of planner? It is hard to remember what exercise we did 3 days ago or what was for…

Weights for Women

Posted on September 17, 2006 by Retreat Coordinator | 0 Comments

I’m just not sure where most women get the notion that lifting weights will make them look like Arnold. Is it the media? Is it the models that tell us that we should be stick thin and anorexic? Was it our parents (ie. Mom’s) that put it in our heads? Weights are great for everyone and have an incredible amount…

How to Manage Your Mood With Food

Posted on September 10, 2006 by Retreat Coordinator | 0 Comments

With the stresses of the holiday season, and future New Years resolutions in the making-I thought this article was quite timely… How to Manage Your Mood with Food by Susie Cortright Here’s a meal-by-meal guide to eating for energy and managing your mood with food.

Body Image

Posted on August 27, 2006 by Retreat Coordinator | 0 Comments

Where is it that we get our personal body image? The media, comments made by others, or just our own bad attitudes? I’m not sure if we can find just one answer. I just know that we as women are very hard on ourselves. There is no one in the world that wouldn’t like to change at least one thing…

Breast Cancer at Any Age

Posted on July 27, 2006 by Retreat Coordinator

It seems odd that we would have to go over it so much. But there are still many women that don’t take breast cancer seriously, or don’t understand that they should. But then again, as someone that should already be having mammograms, I will not throw stones. I am only 33, but have talked my doc into signing the form…

Queen’s Top Priority

Posted on July 16, 2006 by Retreat Coordinator | 0 Comments

Our top priority is our families health and wellness. But do you put yourself into that list as top priority? If you do, then I applaude you. Many women don’t until there is a major problem. By taking care of ourselves, we can better take care of our loved one’s. Our blog has been created to help with nutrition, fitness,…

Did You Miss Breakfast?

Posted on July 7, 2006 by Retreat Coordinator | 0 Comments

Then here are some yummy recipes to guarantee that you don’t miss it the next time! Scrambled Eggs with Feta and Dill Creamy feta cheese and fresh dill spruce up this yummy morning scramble. 1 tsp vegetable oil 8 slices Canadian bacon 8 large eggs 1/4 cup water 1/8 tsp freshly ground pepper 1 cup crumbled feta cheese 1 Tbs…

Yummy Snack Mix Recipes

Posted on June 30, 2006 by Val | 0 Comments

Here are some snack mixes to put out for the kids home from school, husbands that are on vacation (like mine), or for those summer gatherings with family and friends. Quick Snack Mix 2 cups oat cereal round 1 cup peanuts 1 cup raisin 1/2 cup jelly bean gum drops or candy-coated chocolate pieces In a medium bowl, mix cereal,…

Men Don’t Scrap

Posted on May 31, 2006 by Val | 0 Comments

As a woman who has been scrapbooking for over 7 years now, I have quite a nice collection of memories all preserved in various albums with nice stories to go along with photos. I LOVE these albums…they are a tangible piece of my past. But my husband…well, let’s just say that if he had a chance, we’d warm our home…

Fast Food at Home

Posted on May 22, 2006 by Retreat Coordinator | 0 Comments

By: Nicole Dean Kids have to eat. Three meals a day, every day. All moms know how important it is to have an arsenal of quick meals handy. You never know when you’ll have to put healthy food on the table in a hurry, or when you need ideas so dad can help. Dunk It Lucky for us, kids love…