I (Litsa) recently ordered new Athleta workout gear that I’m in LOVE with—super comfy and fitted for the perfect daily workout! Beyond the workout gear, I’m fascinated by the organizations and team efforts that Athleta supports! Today, JOIN#TeamAthleta came across […]
Read the full article →Mark Your Calendars: World Run Day
This post may contain affiliate links. See my disclosure policy for more details.A Kitchen Staple: Olive Oil
This post may contain affiliate links. See my disclosure policy for more details.One staple in our kitchen is OLIVE OIL. We use it in salads, “fry” homemade fries in it, saute eggplant and zucchini in it—or green/red/yellow/orange peppers!?! We cook breakfast pork chops in it. We use it when cooking lentils, spaghetti, […]
Read the full article →Flavored Water: Seasonally Infused
This post may contain affiliate links. See my disclosure policy for more details.Water is my go to thirst quencher! I (Litsa) love plain water or water with a slice a lemon or a dash of tea or….water infused with seasonal, fresh produce! I can’t say that I have experimented with many flavors […]
Read the full article →5 Tips for Enjoying Mangoes
This post may contain affiliate links. See my disclosure policy for more details.Wow! What a variety of mangoes!?! IF I (Litsa) had to guess at such a crop of mangoes, I would have failed! Amazing to know that one fruit can produce so many different types! Now, to try them ALL!?! How […]
Read the full article →Mad About Mangoes
This post may contain affiliate links. See my disclosure policy for more details.Children may be gearing up this season to gather Easter eggs in their baskets but you on the other hand may be searching for the season’s finest fruits—-add the mango to your list! Ripe, vibrant mango is one of the […]
Read the full article →Facing a Challenge: Starting Martial Arts as an Adult
This post may contain affiliate links. See my disclosure policy for more details.Last week I faced a challenge. My coach and I have been working on fluidity in movement for weeks. The goal is to move gracefully, yet with strength, connecting the whole body. Grace is definitely not my middle name! He […]
Read the full article →Steep Perks: Green Tea
This post may contain affiliate links. See my disclosure policy for more details.Green tea has made its debut many times in my fitness magazines and has kept pantry space occupied in my kitchen. Thus, I wasn’t surprised that it revisited the pages of Fitness Magazine again this month (March 2014). The information […]
Read the full article →Try Something New: Lemongrass
This post may contain affiliate links. See my disclosure policy for more details.When I began juicing earlier this year, I kept coming across lemongrass as an ingredient in juices and teas. I had no knowledge of lemongrass, its benefits, and/or how to use it. Thus when I saw it on the shelves […]
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