Kinda funny observation today.  Most of my food had a bland tannish/yellowish color.  Even though my eats weren’t colorful, I enjoyed a variety of flavors. I had a packet of Maple flavored oatmeal with Barney Butter. Bronwyn from Barney Butter took note of my love for her BB and sent some samples.  Thanks so much! [...]

Healthworks is hosting a Les Mills New Release Party! Healthworks is launching the newest versions of Body Jam and Body Pump on Friday night, July 16th. Body Jam 53 will begin at 5:30 pm, followed by Body Pump 74 at 6:45 pm! Members and nonmembers are invited to attend.  There will be prizes from Red [...]

Yup, back home from vacation.  Back to work.  Back on the run! I had a busy day at work and a day of delicious meals. Oatmeal for breakfast, a big salad for lunch, a Mojo bar for a snack, and a peanut butter and banana smoothie for a 2nd snack. Since it was warm and [...]

I had SO much fun at the blues festival this weekend.  Briggs Farm is gorgeous and I took hundreds of photos while having a great time and celebrating with blues music. Highlights of Briggs Fest include: Corn on the cob Visiting a local brewery Silly dancing to blues music Pulled pork Matching red F (arm) [...]

Tomorrow morning I’m heading to Pennsylvania for a blues festival. The Briggs Farm Blues Festival to be exact. I’ll be spending the weekend in Nescopeck, PA.  Since we’re camping out in a lake house that doesn’t have electricity or legit plumbing, I have NO idea when I’ll be able to blog again.  Maybe Sunday evening?  [...]

I can’t resist ordering food while I’m at work.  The Healthworks Cafe always has delicious specials that tempt me at mealtime. Here are some of the things I’ve ordered recently: A fruit and yogurt parfait! A turkey, cranberry, spinach, and goat cheese quesadilla! A salad with chicken and lots of vegetables! A wrap with chicken, [...]

“The Soda Free Challenge is an initiative of the Strategic Alliance for Health, a partnership of the Boston Public Health Commission and more than 75 Community partners.” Soda and Sugar Facts The average American eats more than a half cup of sugar a day; resulting in 420 extra calories Soda is the number one source [...]

I celebrated America for an entire weekend: July 3rd and July 4th!!! Saturday night I went to the Boston Pops dress rehearsal on the Esplanade. Sunday was reserved for a cookout and fireworks. The weekend even included some artistic black & white moments.

Friday was a gorgeous summer day in New England.  I joined my cousin Becky for a trip to the farmers market in Providence, RI. I love fresh vegetables! I bought 1 pound of snap peas. I don’t eat beets, but I thought they’d make for a pretty picture. I tasted a rose infused cupcake.  It [...]

“It makes me wanna hot dog real bad.” -Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde Happy 4th of July from Boston, Massachusetts! Go out, have some fun, and celebrate our nation.