Get Happy, Stop Being Competitive

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An item on every self-help list and one I struggle with on a regular basis says “Don’t compare yourself to other people.” It’s very difficult for most of us to do – we feel we should be at a certain point in life based off of our peers or those we aspire to be like. I thought about where these feelings come from and how they are fostered in us. Consumerism and the media are likely culprits and most frequently blamed. But for me there was another element that is less discussed in relation to comparison and that is competitiveness and competition. Continue reading

Fresh Juice Friday: Citrus Salad

IMG_6211I have a few staple juice recipes that I make all the time (like this delicious Morning Green Glory juice), but sometimes I find myself needing a change. 

The best thing about having a great base for green juice is that I can mix it up very easily. This juice is my own variation on the Morning Green Glory juice that I have most days – and it’s just as yummy, nutritious and refreshing. Continue reading

Fresh Juice Friday: Cranberry Crush

IMG_6258My friend recently told me she had juiced some cranberries and really enjoyed the tart taste. I was immediately curious as I’ve never even thought about juicing cranberries. I was looking for new juicing recipes on Reboot With Joe and found one that called for cranberries that sounded amazing. Of course, I had to adapt to fit my own taste and what I currently had on hand at home. 😉 Continue reading

Easy Roasted Brussels Sprouts Recipe

IMG_6224We never ate Brussels Sprouts when I was growing up. I’m not sure why, we just never had them. As an adult, I began to find them in more and more dishes at restaurants and once I tried them I knew they would be a staple in my kitchen.

There are many ways to use Brussels Sprouts, both cooked and raw. I’ve had them cooked with other ingredients like nuts, fruits and vinaigrettes, and raw as a salad. One of my favorite ways to eat them is by far the simplest and easiest – roasted in the oven. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we do! Continue reading

Happy Holidays from Atlanta

IMG_5858We didn’t have a long holiday season this year – Thanksgiving was later in November, I was out of town the first weekend in December, and Sean traveled for work the week before Christmas.

Nonetheless, we made the most of our time together and tried to have as much holiday merriment as we could. We checked out the holiday lights at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens, decorated our house, went to see Christmas at the Grove, watched several holiday movies and decorated a gingerbread house with friends. Not bad for only having one week and weekend together before traveling to see family for Christmas, huh? Continue reading