Carolyn

LATEST ARTICLES ( 93 )

• The Healthiest Fruit You’ve Never Heard Of: Lychee

  

  Kind of weird looking, right? This alien-looking fruit is called a lychee (or litchi), meaning “gift for a joyful life” in Chinese. Read more

  Posted on 01 August 2013 DIARIES, HEALTHY LIVING

• Reclaiming the “Beach Ready” Body

  

  It’s summertime and that means it’s time for sunscreen, barbecues, popsicles, and (*dun dun dun*) dreaded swimsuit season. It is impossible to avoid the... Read more

  Posted on 29 July 2013 DIARIES, HEALTHY LIVING

• Social ME, ME, MEdia: Narcissistic Blogging?

  

  Hey, remember when social media was about connecting with people? (Me neither.) Nowadays, it has morphed into a self-promoting platform for personal status... Read more

  Posted on 17 July 2013 DIARIES, FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING

• Am I a Good Mom?

  

  Am I a good mom? I ask myself this question all the tim [...] Read more

  Posted on 12 July 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• The Liebster Award!

  

  You guys. You guys. Oh my goodness, you guys… The lovely Valerie, from the super awesome blog Motherhood in Progress, has nominated me for a Liebster Award! Read more

  Posted on 11 July 2013 DIARIES, HEALTHY LIVING

• Call Me Cuckoo for Coconut Oil! (Kind Of…)

  

  My apologies to my husband, but I have fallen head-over-heels in love with coconut oil. (What can I say? The heart wants what the heart wants!) In all... Read more

  Posted on 03 July 2013 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING

• Burn, Baby, Burn! The Lowdown on Sunburn

  

  The sun is a-shining, the kids are a-playing, and I am definitely a-sweating the heat. (That’s not just me, right?) For all the sunshine-y wonderfulness that... Read more

  Posted on 26 June 2013 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING

• All Hail Kale!

  

  Oh, beautiful kale. How I love you. To say kale is healthy is an understatement. This leafy and delicious green is a god amongst veggies and a must-add to your... Read more

  Posted on 20 June 2013 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING

• Happy Healthy Hearts

  

  Let’s get to the heart of the matter; heart health is a vital part of living well. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease... Read more

  Posted on 18 June 2013 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING

• Spilling the Beans on Coffee Health Benefits

  

  Okay, I admit it. I love coffee. And I don’t mean I have a crush on it. I mean I oh-my-heavens-sweep-me-off-my-feet love it. I know what you’re thinking, is tha... Read more

  Posted on 13 June 2013 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING

• SNACK ATTACK! Fight off Cravings with These Super-Foods

  

  They come in the night. Or the morning. Or that awkward time between lunch and dinner… Dun…dun…dun… It’s important not to ignore these cravings; one of the... Read more

  Posted on 13 June 2013 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING

• Gain Without the Pain: How to Actually Enjoy Exercise

  

  “LOVE THE PAIN!” “PAIN IS WEAKNESS LEAVING THE BODY!” “NO PAIN, NO GAIN!”   We’ve heard these mantras time and time again. Yes, they can fire you up and give yo... Read more

  Posted on 13 June 2013 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING

• Get Fit and Be Happy: My Health Philosophy

  

  When it comes to living well, I have a basic set of guidelines: 1) Moderation is everything. Don’t deny yourself something you love in the pursuit of health. Read more

  Posted on 12 June 2013 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING