The seed of an idea planted itself in my mind as I watched, of all things, an episode of Parks and Recreation.
The much-maligned Jerry, being his typical self, had just expressed a sentiment that made me first sad, then angry: “Weekends are for dreaming.” Sad, because I knew most people, myself included, followed this logic in our own lives; angry, because that’s not how it should have to be.
Continue reading “It’s time to change our perception of work-life balance.”
It starts after high school: You vow to stay close to your friends. Why wouldn’t you? You start off with Skype dates, phone calls and texts. But as life becomes busier and you don’t see those friends on a daily basis, those touch points become farther and farther apart.
Continue reading “On keeping in touch with far-away friends”
Summer, it seems, is everyone’s favorite season. And why wouldn’t it be? Carefree, warm days; green landscapes as far as the eye can see; the ability to leave the house without dressing in three layers.
Continue reading "Savor the season: Tips to make the most of winter"
I am, admittedly, an apple snob.
It’s not that what I eat has to be some heirloom, organically-grown, botanically-precious variety; it’s just that I have a problem when the fruit I’m eating makes a bar of soap look appealing. Continue reading “Apple Mania (and 4 ways to spend a fall afternoon)”
Most days, there are a million things I’d rather be doing than working out. Continue reading “Need some motivation to work out? Try these three tips.”
You know how most people’s guilty pleasures are things like trashy reality TV, or a whole pint of Graeter’s, or sleeping in until noon on Saturdays? I’m not saying I don’t like those things, too, but recently I’ve found myself with a new obsession. It’s called grocery shopping.
Continue reading “5 ways to save on groceries at Kroger”
Now that it’s officially summer, I love how easy it is to get outdoors – most of my Saturdays, in fact, are spent there! Read on for some simple ways you can get in the spirit of the season and spend some time in the fresh air.
How many times have you ever said this? “I’m just not a creative kind of person.” If you’re like me, you probably can’t count the number – and I write for a living. Not only is this mindset unproductive, though, it’s just not true. There’s no such thing as being an uncreative person.
Continue reading “Get the juices flowing: 5 tips to boost creativity”
From my training-wheel days to the summer on campus when my ancient red bike was my only transportation, from the time when a long ride was going down the block to the pool to the hilly countryside adventures I’ve taken since, I have plenty of fond memories of riding a bike (and some that aren’t so fond: Nearly breaking my wrist, for example). And the thing is, I’m sure if I asked everyone in the room, most would agree: Riding a bike is a simple pleasure, one that often begins in childhood but doesn’t have to end there.
Continue reading “Five ways to celebrate #BikeMonth”
I have what can be described as a love-hate relationship with running.
Continue reading “Hate running? Try these three things.”
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