I just finished a 21 day sleep project where I tracked my sleep each night with an oura ring. This year I've put together a 21 Day Habits of Health Project where each month I spend 21 days on a single health habit. We need at least 7 hours of sleep each night to give our body the time to rebuild and restore, clean out, feel rested and have energy the next day. I've already … [Read more...] about Learnings from my 21 Day Sleep Project
Winter Break at Stowe, VT
For Winter Break from school, we are not a family that escapes to sunny beaches and clear blue oceans. We go to the mountains and go snowboarding. For the second year in a row, we went to Stowe, VT. We love Stowe, VT. On the way to Stowe, we always stop at Simon Pearce in Quechee, VT to eat, shop, and watch the glassmakers at work. I first visited Simon Pearce over … [Read more...] about Winter Break at Stowe, VT
21 Day Habits of Health Project
One of the best ways I've been able to support my health is to create everyday routines and habits around the five pillars of good health: diet, relationships, exercise, sleep, and managing stress. There is a lot to accomplish each day between work, home, and being a mom, and I reserve my brainpower for the things that require high levels of creativity and thoughtfulness. … [Read more...] about 21 Day Habits of Health Project
Big 6 Detox
For many of us with busy lifestyles, the meals we serve ourselves and families range from healthy, to healthy-ish, to not-that-healthy. Healthy and nutrient-dense foods heal, restore and refuel. Eating a lot of foods that are processed and nutrient-poor can harm our bodies. My diet isn't perfect so I do a 21 Day Big 6 Detox (21DB6D) in January each year. This is a period … [Read more...] about Big 6 Detox
At least 3 Christmases + Doing Less
I'm back from a week of holiday celebrations and travels. I've taken two weeks off and settled into a vacation schedule nicely, sleeping in and getting at least 8 hours, lazy afternoons catching up on my to-do list or taking a nap. The holidays are filled with big family gatherings, lots of food, and at least 3 Christmases. The holidays can get stressful with lots of places … [Read more...] about At least 3 Christmases + Doing Less