As 2020 comes into focus, no doubt you've seen countless health and fitness articles to encourage a healthier, happier you in the new year. For those of us in midlife, getting fit after 40 can be a challenge. If, like me, you are committing to healthy lifestyle choices in the new year, these are the best calorie tracker and fitness tips I know! Take the first step! If you never walk further than from the couch to the fridge, add a few steps. Walk the opposite direction, tag the wall, then go ... Read More about Best calorie tracker and exercise journals for better health
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The 6 Best Date Night Ideas in the Northern Virginia countryside
In my "regular job," I am a travel writer. It's a cool job because I get to discover fun, new places. One drawback, though, is I often travel alone -- no hubby. Good wife that I am, I make sure he knows what he's missing (tee hee)! In November, I explored Prince William County, VIrginia, 30 minutes west of Washington, D.C. It's dubbed the "D.C. Countryside," a tranquil escape from hectic city life. Someday, hopefully soon, I will take my husband. I just fell in love with this area. FYI: IT's ... Read More about The 6 Best Date Night Ideas in the Northern Virginia countryside
Easy Olive Garden Sausage Soup Recipe
Winter is my favorite time to cook, because.... SOUP! To me, there's nothing better than a steaming bowl of creamy soup with a side of crusty bread to cozy up with on a cold winter night. At the same time, I like to make it a little healthier whenever I can -- without losing the flavor or satisfying creaminess of a rich soup. When I posted a photo of this Olive Garden inspired sausage soup on Instagram, it got a great response. Though, the people gathered at the dinner table were even more ... Read More about Easy Olive Garden Sausage Soup Recipe
Holiday home safety tips: Avoid frayed nerves, too!
The holidays are upon us. That means it's time for family celebrations, decorations, cooking, travel and shopping. It also means that things can go wrong... like the year my mom fell over the open dishwasher and broke her elbow when I was a kid. My brothers and I stayed home to finish cooking dinner while my parents spent the day at the hospital. No fun! To this day, decades later, we always announce "dishwasher's open" whenever we load or unload it. Funny? Yes. But, it's way better than ... Read More about Holiday home safety tips: Avoid frayed nerves, too!
7 travel safety tips for women traveling alone
In my "day job" as a travel blogger, I regularly travel alone to visit new places. I never really considered myself a solo traveler, but I am. There are so many wonderful benefits to traveling alone, which I fully appreciate these days. But, my first few trips as a woman traveling alone, I was nervous. Over the past few years, I have learned many travel safety tips to stay safe wherever I go. Now, I'm an adventurous wanderer, not afraid to travel alone! Even in countries with travel ... Read More about 7 travel safety tips for women traveling alone