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Cultivate Your Own Round, Pizza-Pie Garden This Season

by Jen Wynn

Yes, it will look like a giant pizza growing in your yard. Spend this summer tending a six-foot-wide, round garden resembling a pizza-pie — that’s grand enough to feed a belly-rumbling giant! VISUALIZE: Planning for your pizza-shaped garden can be… Continue Reading →

Cozy Autumn Caramel Apple Cookies

by Kelsi Karpinski

Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 1 hour, 25 minutes Serves: 18 Ingredients 1 cup packed light brown sugar ½ cup unsalted butter, softened 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups white whole-wheat flour… Continue Reading →

Are Fish Oil Supplements Worth the Hype?

by Kristy Hegner

Omega-3 fatty acids, the healthy type of fat found in fish oil, have been researched extensively. Specifically, EPA (Eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (Docosahexaenoic acid) are the types of omega-3s found in fish that are shown to likely be important for… Continue Reading →

Five Wellness Tips for a Vibrant October

by Jessica Malen

Savor Seasonal Foods: Autumn brings a bounty of delicious, nutritious foods like pumpkins, apples, and sweet potatoes. Incorporate these seasonal ingredients into your meals for a dose of vitamins and antioxidants. Try making homemade pumpkin soup, baked apples with cinnamon,… Continue Reading →

Agree to Disagree: 10 Tips for Disagreeing Respectfully

by Jen Wynn

Take a deep breath and count to ten to stay calm. Try talking slower and in an even tone to keep the other person calm, too. Prioritize logic and facts over emotions. Try to focus on your reasoning and the… Continue Reading →

Hindsight Is 20/20: Protect Your Vision Today

by Kristy Hegner

Your annual healthcare routine should include a number of healthy habits, like yearly physicals and updated vaccinations, and a regular eye exam is a necessary inclusion. Your vision, while obviously important in its own right, also shares crucial connections with… Continue Reading →

Spinach Peach Salad

by Kristy Hegner

This simple salad is a perfect summer side dish that includes sweet peaches and a simple five-ingredient dressing.  Prep Time: 10 minutes   Total Time: 10 minutes   Servings: 4 servings Ingredients 3 cups spinach, chopped 3 large peaches, sliced 1 avocado, sliced ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese 2 tablespoons chopped pecans… Continue Reading →

Sun Safe

by Jen Wynn

Enjoying the outdoors during the sunniest months has so many benefits for our wellbeing but it’s also critical to safeguard our skin from the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays. Daily sunscreen use is the most effective form of skin care and… Continue Reading →

The Power of Summer Superfoods: Nourishing Your Body with Seasonal Produce

by Jessica Malen

Let’s delve into the world of summer superfoods and discover the incredible benefits they offer! Berries Bursting with Antioxidants: Summertime brings a bounty of juicy berries like strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries. These tiny fruits pack a punch when it… Continue Reading →

7 Types of Rest We Need

by Jen Wynn

Build in these forms of rest throughout your day to recharge fully. PHYSICAL REST Physical recovery can be passive (think: sleep, relaxing on the couch) and active (any activity or self-care practice that feels restorative). Both forms are important. We… Continue Reading →

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