Fitting exercise into a busy schedule is possible. Rather than setting unrealistic expectations, failing, then chucking it all out the window and Continue Reading
A True Sign of Character
When a person is able to go through great personal loss yet retain his or her sense of humor, to me that shows great character -- and Continue Reading
I Don’t Love You
I Don't Love You "I love my brother," Zack tells me. "Awe, that's wonderful, honey." "He shares his Legos with me. I love him. I don't love Continue Reading
Healthy Holiday: The Best Way to Party & Not Regret It in the Morning
Most of us have December calendars dotted with special events. Church functions, caroling, childrens' programs and office parties fill our days. We Continue Reading
Our First (Mostly) Clean Eating Thanksgiving
Would a family who is used to eating processed foods enjoy a Clean Eating Thanksgiving? Our family has embarked on a new clean eating lifestyle over Continue Reading
We Are Trailblazers!
We Are Trailblazers! by Christine Drews On a scale of 1 to 10 in terms of activities I enjoy, walking on a treadmill ranks at about 0.5. I don’t Continue Reading
Stuffing Eggs Benedict
by Jen Pedri My husband LOVES Thanksgiving, so much so that we cook two Turkeys so we can have at least a week or two of leftovers! While I do not Continue Reading
Healthy Holiday: Get Your Head in the December Game!
Is a Healthy December Possible? It's December. The last month of the year. A month of goodies, festivities, shopping, and rushing. A month of faith. A Continue Reading
Create a Healthy Holiday You
Let's face it -- most of us write off being healthy for the month of December, coasting through the best we can, weary and planning to renew Continue Reading
Thankfully Thankful on Thanksgiving
by Jeff Marshall Happy Black Friday! Today I offer an abbreviated but still heartfelt Fun Friday Blog for your (hopeful) enjoyment and Continue Reading
Raspberry Jello Salad
This Raspberry Jello Salad is a Borgstede/Schultz family tradition for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and any other time we have an excuse to make it. The Continue Reading
Garden Zucchini & Corn Saute
This Garden Zucchini & Corn Sauté has quickly become a favorite at our holiday table. It has just the right amount of sweet, salty, and Continue Reading



















