Why Have a Veggie Garden in 2014?

On my other blog, Insert Something Creative, I recently posted “New Plants + Bad Storms = Rough Start to Gardening” which chronicles the first several weeks of life in my raised bed vegetable garden. A coworker recently asked why I Learn More …

3 Wierd Ways That Yoga Changes Your Perspective On Everyday Stuff

(a.k.a Yoga Journal Week 3)  During my first few weeks of yoga classes in Alpharetta, I learned three lessons superficial lessons that are actually quite deep. Make your guyan mudra and soak up this wisdom. Lotion is not your friend. I’m a lotion Learn More …

Yoga Journal: Week 2

I’m participating in #blossomingyogis on Tumblr. It’s been an interesting journey. It’s great to see others practicing yoga at different ability levels. The wonderful ladies hosting the blog are @sassyyogi, @nivueniconnue, @donutyogi, @tothemarathonandback, and @bendyrae. They’re quite advanced so they’re Learn More …

Prevent Injuries While Getting Your Sexy On

An injury can throw off your training schedule or sideline you right before your race. Nobody has time for that! (Besides, registration fees are too expensive to forfeit.) A couple a tips can help prevent and minimize the downtime caused Learn More …

Gadgets and Apps for Training Merriment

I teetered between “merriment” and “more bearable” in the title. I’ve discovered that I have no problem with the hard work needed to train well. I’ve been blessed with a get-up-and-get-it-over-with mentality that helps me get through long term goals. Learn More …

Half Marathon Training Like a Boss, Sorta

So I’ve decided to run a half marathon…which is practically like saying “I’ve decided to pull out all of my teeth with dusty pliers,” or “I’ve decided to have my arm chewed off by a bear.” There is no intelligent Learn More …