Monthly Archives: December 2009

De-Stress with Plant-Based Scents

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2009   De-Stress with Plant-Based Scents   Have you ever felt instantly relaxed from a scent? Think about the smell of orange pekoe tea wafting up from your teacup, or the aroma of tomato sauce with basil … Continue reading

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Dashing through the Snow

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2009   Dashing through the Snow   I love spending time outdoors. And when I walk or run, I definitely prefer to do so outside as opposed to on a treadmill or an indoor track. I require … Continue reading

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A Day of R & R (&R)

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2009   A Day of R & R (&R)   I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how nice it would be to have one day—even half of a day—when I set aside my “to dos” and … Continue reading

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