Cool season vegetables are tolerant of frost and wind, which explains their abundance in spring and fall. After months of winter squash and root vegetables, a chlorophyll (green pigment) rich vegetable is a welcome reprieve! Everything from salads to seared greens to…hmmmm. Good question, what else can you do with spring greens? What are spring […]
Self-care through spring cleaning
Are you conflicted by the beckoning call for mood-lifting springtime activity and a nagging need to tackle spring-cleaning? This never-ending debate between self-care and responsibility is a common theme amongst adults. Before you throw in the towel on self-care, enlighten yourself with ideas to enjoy the best of both worlds. Maximize movement opportunities for a […]
Skills to Develop for Better Relationships
Healthy relationships help us meet our basic needs. How can this be? Matthew Lieberman, a UCLA neuroscientist, explains it perfectly in his TED talk. He gives an example that infants and young children rely on crying to pull at the heartstrings of an adult capable of providing them with food, water and shelter. With this […]