Last Sunday I completed the Tri Events 10k on a fun course in a park setting. While it is a small race, it is growing and I love that this running-only event (along with a 5k) was recently added to the triathlon competition. Alan has been announcing the Tri Events Triathlon series for about five […]
Creamy Vegan Butternut Squash Soup with Sweet Potato, White Beans, and Red Pepper
I’m so excited to share this creamy vegan butternut squash soup recipe with you! You know why? Because butternut squash + soup = FALL!!! Yes, I know we’re several weeks into Autumn but it can be easy to forget that in the desert because the high temperature still hovers in the 90s. It was a […]
Planning Ahead for Medicare: Active Aging
As I continue my planning ahead for Medicare, I’m honing in on what exactly I’m looking for in a Medicare plan. In a nutshell, I want a plan that will help me with active aging. Thanks to Anthem Blue Cross for sponsoring this post. I find it hard to believe, but I’m just a few […]
Improve Your Running By Strengthening and Activating Your Glutes
Recently, when we were talking about injury prevention and improving your running form, I told you that strengthening and activating your glutes was an important measure that will do both. You may have heard a coach or trainer talk about “firing up your glutes.” That is because, due to our mostly sedentary lifestyle, our gluteal […]
The Best Zucchini Apple Bread. Gluten Free and Vegan with Extra Protein
Remember when I first wrote about aquafaba? Since then I’ve been a baking fiend. I especially loved using it in this Zucchini Apple Bread! This post contains affiliate links. Well, fiend may be a bit of an exaggeration, but I have been making chocolate chip cookies and banana walnut bread with wild abandon occasionally. And […]
My 1-2-3 FRÉ Skincare Routine and a BOGO You Don’t Want to Miss!
I’m super excited to share my 1-2-3 FRÉ Skincare routine! I’ll be honest here and admit that I have, over the years, been a little lacking in my skin care. Don’t judge. Please don’t ask me if I remove my makeup at night. Or wash my face before bed. Or do much besides washing and […]
