I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Boys & Girls Club of America. I received a promotional item to thank me for my participation. Childhood obesity has become a huge concern in the United States. […]
Read the full article →Triple Play: Healthy Body, Mind & Soul for Kids
This post may contain affiliate links. See my disclosure policy for more details.Increase Exercise Performance: Ice Pops
This post may contain affiliate links. See my disclosure policy for more details.We all want the best results from our exercise attempts. Making little dietary changes can net better exercise results. Late this summer, I (Litsa) came across a little ICE THERAPY column in my Self magazine (August 2015). Jason Kai Wei […]
Read the full article →9 Things to Look for in a Karate Dojo
This post may contain affiliate links. See my disclosure policy for more details.When I first decided to start taking karate classes with my boys I had no clue what to look for in a dojo. Initially I was more concerned about the price and the class times rather than the instruction given. […]
Read the full article →Salt Varieties & Comparisons
This post may contain affiliate links. See my disclosure policy for more details.There are a variety of salts that add flavor to the foods we eat. Of course as stated earlier, salt should be used in moderation for health reasons. I (Litsa) enjoyed this quick, handy comparison notation that was found in […]
Read the full article →Plant Based Protein with Orgain + Giveaway
This post may contain affiliate links. See my disclosure policy for more details.I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Orgain. I received product samples as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation. Physical activity is part of my daily routine. Most of my […]
Read the full article →Just a Pinch: Salt
This post may contain affiliate links. See my disclosure policy for more details.We have heard it all of our lives—just a pinch! Salt stresses our hearts. It is everywhere. Look for the sodium content in your favorite packaged foods and there it is in numbered milligrams. In my June 2015 issue of […]
Read the full article →Agility Ladder for Faster Footwork
This post may contain affiliate links. See my disclosure policy for more details.Many sports rely on fast footwork. Soccer, football, lacrosse, karate, tennis, basketball and more all require change of direction with explosive movement. An easy way to add footwork drills into your exercise routine is with an agility ladder. Even if […]
Read the full article →A Mediterranean Staple: Olives
This post may contain affiliate links. See my disclosure policy for more details.Olives are a Mediterranean staple. They are always served with every meal when I’m visiting Greece and/or my parents house. You can be sure to find a bowl of olives sitting in olive oil on the kitchen counter top and/or […]
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