Writer, Explorer, & Baking Enthusiast
An easy three-hour drive east… …of Phoenix on the Fort Apache Reservation, you will find Cibecue Falls. A picturesque canyon hike that leads to a stunning waterfall. This is a popular spot and does get hot in the summers, so plan on starting early. Another great weekend spent hiking a new trail just a few…
You see the hundreds of travel blogs and websites every day when you’re online. You sit at your desk, daydreaming of being in one of those great photos you see on your social media feed, thinking, “That could never be me. I can’t afford it.” While you may not be traveling in the lap of…
We all know how difficult dating has become over the years. Gone are the days of blind dates and parental hookups. Nowadays, we rely on our computers to find love. The internet gives us hundreds of dating apps from eHarmony, Match, and Plenty of Fish, we are thrust into a pit that will overwhelm even the…
As a child, I was bullied. Nothing too terribly bad, just some name-calling and teasing. Good-natured ribbing, as they used to say. When my father was in school, he was told, “It helps build character!” I never saw the character-building aspect of name-calling. Maybe it helped me develop a thick skin so that dealing with…
Everyone has their own little unique neurosis that torments and otherwise frustrates them. I have many to keep me company. One particular nasty little thing is what I like to call negative daydreaming. You dream about a scenario, winning the big game, standing up to a bully, or winning the lottery. All good things, right?…
How many of you have ever dealt with self doubt in your life? If you’re raising your hand, I commend you on your bravery!! And smirking at you for raising your hand while sitting in front of your computer (I have to have some fun!!). While I try to keep things light-hearted and fun, self…
If being healthy is important to you, you’re already aware of nuts’ amazing benefits. The healthy fats in these powerful little snacks are something you want. Like the avocado, nuts are a great source of healthy fats that you want to add to your diet. These small crunchy little treats can blow up your calorie intake if you…
As limber as a baby! I’m sure we would all like to be as limber as possible, but stretching is the one thing most people do not do. I’ve been their plenty of times. You get to the gym, workout for an hour or so, and then skip the stretching with promises to do it at home,…
Life is temporary, yet we are living longer than our ancestors. In 1950, the average lifespan for men and women was 65 for men and 71 for women. Today we are living well into our 80’s and even 90’s. Science and technology have helped increase our life expectancy, but what about the Quality Of Life? Sure,…
Let’s face it, eating healthy can be difficult at times. Stress and anxiety can drive you to eat. Ruining all of those days of healthy eating. I live a pretty healthy lifestyle, but I never want to deny my sweet-tooth. With a little planning, you can still enjoy those sweet treats you love so much. Here are…