Archive

Eating well is a crucial component to living well.   I have talked about the importance of cutting out processed foods, choosing certain organic fruits and vegetables, participating in Meatless Mondays, and educating yourself about what you put into your body. These are all important topics but really seem irrelevant when you think of the 50 […]

Halloween afternoon I went out to buy candy for our trick-or-treaters. I had thrown around the idea of handing out non-candy treats this year, but my family discouraged me. I’ll admit I didn’t really want to be “that house” all the kids were disappointed going to.  And I know my 2nd grader, just starting his […]

One of my main motivators for starting Love Well Live Well was the potential to share inspiration and real life stories from others. For me, there is nothing better than having guest posts to do just that.  I have known Jean Callaghan-Hoskins since high school and am so excited to have her share a little […]

  In one of my first posts last February, I commented how healthy eating can be complicated.  At the time, I was a little overwhelmed learning about The Dirty Dozen and even more so knowing that our family’s favorite fruits are at the top of the Dirty Dozen list.   Since then, I have been […]

Source: via blackrogue™ on Pinterest I love this quote. It is so true. It is also one area that I know I can improve in my life. I am very aware of how others make me feel, but I often forget to pay attention on how I make others feel. I always want people to […]

Source: etsy.com via Love Well on Pinterest Trust for America’s Health came out yesterday with new projections for obesity rates in the United States.  It is not good.  It is not good at all. According to the report, F as in Fat: How Obesity Threatens America’s Future 2012, “If obesity rates continue on their current […]

Source: naturalcuriosities.com The other day, my husband (@micahshrews) tweeted this Confucius quote and commented, “I’m feeling this.” I have always admired him for knowing exactly the career he wanted and never doubting or backing away from following his passion. I’ll admit I have also been a little jealous. Even in college, he has always had […]

Source: tweakiz.com via Love Well on Pinterest I love this quote. Fear can get in the way of so many things, especially our success. My Mom used to always reminds us “Fear is Illusion.”  It is so important to remember, but takes effort to truly believe it. Whatever your hopes, dreams, goals – Go For […]

Source: wardrobeoxygen.com via Love Well on Pinterest Since I began this blog in February, I feel pretty good about the changes I have made for my wellbeing.  It is definitely an evolving process. Most of the time, I feel like I take two steps forward and then one step back. But, when I get discouraged, […]

This week another school year has ended and summer break has begun. I am so grateful for an amazing year with teachers who really loved our kids.  Our first grader’s teacher is one those very special educators.  Her classroom is truly filled with love and you can tell by the way my son talks about […]