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It’s Farmers’ Market Season–ENJOY! Each Trip Can Be Great for Your Health!
It’s farmers’ market season! Visiting these markets can truly help you improve your wellness. In addition to the produce vendors, there may be other vendors selling prepared items or vendors preparing items right there. Saying that, here is my first recommendation: Go with a plan to buy at least 1-2 different items of produce which you will prepare at least that day or another specified day that week. Do not decide in advance what that will be. Whatever you see there will be, by default, in season. Go with the flow! If something looks interesting but you don’t know what to do with it, ask the farmers selling it. (I…
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Coffee and Conversation–Take the Time to Talk. Bonus–You Benefit!
In today’s high tech world, I am “old school” and believe in the power of coffee and conversation. (I also tend to have a love-hate relationship with technology, so “old school” activities often suit me well.) There is a strong connection between positive relationships and our health. There are many interconnected parts to wellness—mental health and physical health (to put it very broadly) affect each other. As we get older and social schedules and interactions change, this becomes more and more prominent and relevant. Now that my kids are both in their 20’s, my activities are no longer as connected to theirs. (As a consequence, I don’t interact with my…
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52 Ideas for Your Own Mini “Bucket List” Calendar–Make it Your Best Year Yet!
We are busy. I am stating the obvious. There are a lot of things that we all want to do and a lot of things that we have to do. Saying that, it is still extremely important to take care of ourselves—physically, emotionally, socially. I saw an advertisement for a “Bucket List” calendar. That was my inspiration for this post. Although we have so many obligations, we should take some time out for other activities to make life more enjoyable and meaningful. Here is a list of assorted ideas to add to your calendar throughout the year. The ideas are not intended to require a lot of time or money,…
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Shabbat Morning Services are Good for My Health
I believe that attending Shabbat morning services is good for my health. Over the past few years, I have started attending Saturday morning Shabbat services more regularly. I go on my own. I do it by choice. There is no “reason” for me to attend except for the fact that I want to attend. I am at the stage of life where I am “between” major life events of family and friends. To my knowledge, there are no upcoming weddings, babies, or Bar or Bat Mitzvah celebrations on the calendar. I will go out on a limb and say that most of us as kids and even when getting older…
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Accountability “Partners”–7 Ideas to Help You Reach Your Goals!
With the new year upon us, I am sure that many of us are setting new goals for our lives. Although not a solution for everything, having some type of accountability “partner” (this “partner” may not be a person per se) can help us all stay on track with making steps toward our goals. Below are some ways and suggestions to incorporate an accountability partner into your plans. (FYI—There are no fancy pictures here, just what I hope are some helpful ideas. If you click on some on the included links, then you will see a nice variety of photos. Enjoy!) 1) Do you want to exercise more? Find someone…
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8 Great Reasons to Plan a Game Night!
I LOVE GAME NIGHT!! I really do believe that most people enjoy a game night. (This is not based on scientific research. It’s just a hunch.) Now that holiday season is upon us, this is a great opportunity to bring back or continue to enhance game night! Why am I a firm believer in game night (or game day or game time)? Here are some reasons (acknowledging that there is some overlap, but that’s okay): 1: Playing a game provides a great opportunity to bond with family and friends. Families can enjoy game nights with a wide range of family members and/or numbers of participants. Some games seem to transcend…
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“Something Rotten” Happened this Summer on Stage!
Now that it has been three summers in a row (check out these links to read about summers one and two), I am officially saying that community musical theater is my summer “thing.” Earlier in the year, the plan was to audition for whatever show was going to be produced. When it was announced that it was “Something Rotten,” I was thrilled! For me, the main things I hope for in a show are lots of dancing and ensemble opportunities. This show is it! (If you have never seen it before, I recommend you look on-line. You can find a recording of entire performances.) In the past I had gone…
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Summer Wellness–9 Ways to Make It a Regular Part of Your Life
Although I still hope to enjoy and share new adventures and experiences, I will be sharing more wellness ideas and suggestions in this post. Hopefully you will find my experiences and ideas beneficial and inspire you to continue to focus on improving and maintaining your personal wellness. Summer is finally approaching!! Here are nine suggestions to help you focus on personal wellness this summer in an enjoyable way but without spending a fortune. You may notice a lot of overlapping within these ideas. That is fine and intentional! Make the most of your summer! 1) WALK. Go outside. Just walk. Walk alone, with a friend, with your dog. Just move…
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Making Beeswax Candles–A Perfect Simple College Spring Break Project
My son and I recently spent some time together making beeswax candles. It was a simple project, yet it was so meaningful to me. As mentioned in the past, I have been enjoying multiple project kits from my local library over the years. Some of these have included painted rope coasters, a mosaic picture frame, printed clay bowl, and more. Several of these I have done on my own. A few I have completed with family members. The most recent kit was for beeswax candles. This was the perfect project at the perfect time. My son is a college senior and came home for his final spring break. (I have…
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Joining a Book Club–A Great Decision for So Many Reasons!
Several years ago, a good friend of mine invited me to do something I had never considered doing. She invited me to join her book club. I have always enjoyed a good book but was never a voracious reader. What exactly I was thinking at the time I don’t remember, but I took her up on her offer and haven’t looked back! Why I am discussing this here and now? This isn’t some bizarre, esoteric activity. It does, however, tie in to my current goals and themes of making life better. The purpose of this blog has morphed into a “things I do to help create a full, healthy life.”…
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