A delicious, citrus drink perfect for a hot summer day. A favorite drink in our great state for decades on end—the bootlegger cocktail was...
Noteworthy
Beach Read
A book perfect for hitting the beach. Despite the sunshine-evoking title, this contemporary romantic comedy is a fun read no matter the season. The...
Simply the Best
The annual Best of issue of Woodbury Magazine is always one of my favorites. I spend a lot of time searching for “bests”—the best local products,...
A Lot Happening Underneath the Skin
The light at the end of the COVID tunnel is tenuously appearing. The COVID-19 virus activated our stress responses and sent our nervous system into...
Coach Lewis’ Top Five Reasons to Join a Gym
Make exercising easier and more enjoyable. Joining a gym is great for your health and we are all aware that we should try to be a bit more active as...
Kids in the Kitchen
Teaching kids to cook can be an enjoyable, educational and tasty way to spend time together. Start teaching your kids to cook early and slow with...
The Most Fun We Ever Had
Add this made-for-HBO book to your reading list. Family is complicated, especially when old secrets come to light in The Most Fun We Ever Had....
Playing with Your Dog
Learn how to play with your dog. It may sound odd to say we need to learn how to play with our dog. If you adopted your dog as a puppy, you may have...
Muscle Relief
Relieve sore muscles with these three tips. Beginning a new workout program is challenging sometimes. Making the time to work out, creating a...
The Art and Style of Supper
As an art form, food has a lot to offer. If there is one thing social media has shown us, it’s that food is a very visual medium. Unlike other types...
Flexi Lead or Six-Foot Leash?
Although popular, flexi leashes can cause burns, cuts and entanglement and even strangulations for humans and dogs. A pet parents’ good intention is...
DIY May Day Basket
Supplies: Cardstock paper Glue or tape Chenille stems Ribbon Tulips and small greenery Chocolates Create your paper cone [or basket] using the...
An Ode to Poetry
April marks National Poetry Month. Poetry has always been my favorite genre because of its ability to take memoir and literature and shake them...
Collar or Harness?
There are many options for handling your pup. There is a lot of medical evidence today showing damage to a dog’s neck from a collar—which is...
Garden Goodies
This year marks the fourth in a row I’ve planted a vegetable garden of any considerable size. With a mere 150 square feet, I only grow what I know...
How to Exercise Safely
Practice these five tips for a safe workout. Your wellness level depends on consistently getting in a basic workout. But how you approach your...
Happy Home Cooking
Switch up your favorite recipes. There’s no place like home. Of course, for most of last year it seemed like there was no place but home. Like so...
Plants for All
Get out—or discover—your green-thumb. Have you been interested in adding more greenery into your home? Or if you’re like me, you haven’t been very...
Feeling Stuck
The latest personal growth book by William A. Kriva, DC. With many unanticipated changes, it’s hard to not lose hope in tough times. That’s...
Fear and Anxiety
Many dogs display a level of anxiety and sometimes fear. Many dogs experience anxiety and most often anxiety and fear are a result of not being...
