One of my employees was talking about a 1,2,3,...,20 day challenge where you get rid of one thing in your house on day one, two on day two and so on. It got me thinking about the things in our home and whether they are essential to our everyday living and at what point do "essential" objects just become stuff and getting rid of it will make life a little simpler. So … [Read more...] about Getting Rid of “Stuff”
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To Join Or Not To Join?
That is the question I have been asking myself lately when it comes to getting my kids involved in sports/activities. I was in 4-H and piano growing up and also started wrestling in 2nd grade through my high school years. I started working at a greenhouse when I was in third grade earning less than a dollar an hour! Crazy to think about. I like the fact … [Read more...] about To Join Or Not To Join?
Saunas: there is nothing quite like them
If you have ever taken a sauna, chances are you will have experienced many of the same things I have experienced while taking a sauna. From lighting the stove, stoking it, sitting in the sauna, and the cool down. With a great friend of mine, I took a sauna last night in his newly finished outdoor sauna which was incredibly hot. There is such a sense of pride … [Read more...] about Saunas: there is nothing quite like them
Sports and Superstitions: Why They Matter
Sports are a big part of my life. Probably more than I would like to admit. I am a big fan of most any sport as long as it is competitive or I can understand what is happening during the event. Sports I love to watch include football, baseball, basketball, hockey, tennis, golf, NASCAR(some debate whether this is a sport), all Olympic sports(including … [Read more...] about Sports and Superstitions: Why They Matter
Whole 30, or 20, or whatever I make it
I have had stomach issues for as long as I can remember. I have tried to track what foods I eat but it always has seemed random. I don't know if the cramping happens right away if I eat the wrong foods or if it takes a couple of days and then when I eat something, my stomach will cramp up. Needless to say it has been something I have dealt with for a long … [Read more...] about Whole 30, or 20, or whatever I make it
