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FOLLOW YOUR BLISS: REFRESHING YOUR DREAMS

Julie Palmer2019-06-05T12:49:33-04:00

Photo by Kayle Kaupanger on Unsplash By Heather Glidden What were your dreams when you were a child? Did you dream of being a teacher or an astronaut or a veterinarian? My dream was to be a dancer. I imagined myself in layers of tulle performing perfect pirouettes and being asked for my autograph after the show. But for many reasons, my dream didn’t make it to adulthood with me. The truth is, I don’t know very many people who do live out their childhood dreams as adults. I never really noticed this until I worked with an Olympic athlete who [...]

FOLLOW YOUR BLISS: REFRESHING YOUR DREAMSJulie Palmer2019-06-05T12:49:33-04:00

FROM SAFE TO INSPIRATIONAL: REFRESH YOUR WORK LIFE

Julie Palmer2019-06-05T12:41:21-04:00

Photo by Carl Heyerdahl on Unsplash By Juna Guetter Are you working in a “safe” job and dreaming of an inspirational one? Life’s too short to be stuck working hard just for the notion of security and paying the bills! If you're ready for a work life change, read about how I left my safe job for an inspirational one and how you can refresh your work life too. Learn the five stepping stones I used to walk out the door of my "secure" job and into my dream job. Also, please enjoy six juicy tips to refresh your work life [...]

FROM SAFE TO INSPIRATIONAL: REFRESH YOUR WORK LIFEJulie Palmer2019-06-05T12:41:21-04:00

TRAIN IN STYLE: PUNCHING UP YOUR WORKOUT WARDROBE

Julie Palmer2019-06-05T12:22:08-04:00

Photo by Bruce Mars on Unsplash By Angie Harrison Fitness takes so many forms today, and everyone’s routine is different. One thing anyone can apply to their fitness regimen is dressing the part. Many department store fashion lines offer incredible activewear selections, making the transition from gym/studio/trail to everyday life seem easier. These pieces are designed to hold up during your toughest workout while looking chic enough to wear as a causal outfit. Activewear garments and accessories have come a long way from boxy t-shirts and floppy duffle bags. Fitness gear is one of the fastest-growing markets with celebrities like Beyoncé, [...]

TRAIN IN STYLE: PUNCHING UP YOUR WORKOUT WARDROBEJulie Palmer2019-06-05T12:22:08-04:00

MINDFUL MEDICAL TESTING

Julie Palmer2019-06-05T12:08:24-04:00

Photo by Emma Simpson on Unsplash By Kellie Mox I’m forty-two years old, and I haven’t had a mammogram. This shocks some of my friends, especially because my mother had breast cancer. However, I’ve made the decision to delay testing only after careful consideration and consultation with doctors I trust. I’ve been through a lot of medical testing in my life. Living with a mysterious, chronic illness seems to be an invitation for doctors to poke you, scan you, and attempt to measure the imperceptible workings of your inner landscape. Even after a diagnosis, the testing continues in an effort to [...]

MINDFUL MEDICAL TESTINGJulie Palmer2019-06-05T12:08:24-04:00

WOMAN ON THE STREET: OUR FAVORITE THINGS

Julie Palmer2019-06-05T12:01:15-04:00

Photo by Luísa Schetinger on Unsplash By Stella Orange Our test kitchen has been busy experimenting with all kinds of goodness to make your life feel, well…better. Our methods may be slightly unconventional, but our testers have been rigorous with their trials. With summer in full swing, here are their tried-and-true picks to give your day a boost: Public displays of affection No, we’re not talking about teenagers making out in an alley or corny photos of wrinkly old people holding hands. We’re talking about going public with your love and care for others, in whatever way suits you. Whether you [...]

WOMAN ON THE STREET: OUR FAVORITE THINGSJulie Palmer2019-06-05T12:01:15-04:00

FRESH AND FRESHER

Julie Palmer2019-06-05T11:44:51-04:00

Photo by Tom Hermans on Unsplash By Marilyn Pellini The word "fresh" comes to mind whenever I think of the fruits and vegetables of summer. Whether you grow them yourself, go to the farmer's market or even the supermarket at that time of year, you are bound to get beautiful color and crisp crunch with every bite. Have you ever gone to your own garden in the process of making BLTs and picked a perfectly ripe tomato to slip between the lettuce and bacon, one still hot from the summer sun? Yum! What a treat. A taste all its own. When tending a garden, [...]

FRESH AND FRESHERJulie Palmer2019-06-05T11:44:51-04:00