I’m dreaming of a warm vacation. Preferably one that requires a swimsuit. When I woke up this morning the outside temperature was 9 degrees. I know I’m not the only dreamer. Many places are still covered in snow with no sign of spring in the near future. So all I can do is dream of…
Healthy Living
Organic Vanilla Greek Yogurt Pancakes
It’s National Pancake Week! Time to whip up a batch of your favorite pancakes in celebration. The back story: the week leading up to Ash Wednesday was traditionally a time to purge your kitchen of all rich and dairy foods. A brilliant marketing major declared that this week would be National Pancake Week- since traditional…
6 Surprising Things You Can Recycle
Do you recycle? Recycling allows us to reuse materials, which in turn conserves natural resources. It also saves water and energy, improves air and water quality, lowers pollution and greenhouse gas emissions and preserves landfill space. The national recycling rate has increased every year for the past 30 years. The current recycling rate is about 34.7%. We…
I Carried the Olympic Torch Through Boston (VIDEO)
I carried the Olympic torch through the city of Boston for the 2002 Salt Lake City, Utah winter games. I was 8 months pregnant. For those of you who have no idea what I’m talking about-the Olympic torch relay is the ceremonial relaying of the Olympic Flame from Olympia, Greece, to the site of the…
How to Have an Applegate Pizza Party
When UPS showed up at my door with a box from Applegate my kids literally started jumping up and down. They know that there’s usually something fun inside a box from our friends at Applegate. The company happens to be very creative with their marketing strategy and my kids have come to expect nothing less….
Stop Cancer With a Mammogram
Last week I had my annual mammogram. It’s not a fun day by any stretch of the imagination. I know that many of you know exactly what I’m talking about. Being in New England where the temps are pretty chilly, I was already cold when I arrived for my appointment. I was asked to change…
Companies are Listening to You!
Companies are listening to you. I’ve been so inspired this week by all the change that’s taking place. Companies are listening and making needed changes. In most cases the changes are a step in the right direction, but there’s a long way to go. Nonetheless each small step has a big impact. CVS to Stop…
