Yesterday, I saw this pumpkin patch and had to stop to photograph it. It was the perfect first day of autumn, and the color of these pumpkins reminded me that even though summer is officially over, the new season brings beautiful, vibrant experiences. This got me thinking about how day-to-day minutia and obligations get... Read more →
As we start the last unofficial week of the summer, it's time to maximize the opportunity for relaxation and re-evaluation of whatever stress you are carrying around. If you recognize that you are not relaxed, perhaps beating yourself up for the unfinished to-dos, or worrying about the upcoming busy fall season, just stop. Relax... Read more →
As the new autumn season falls into our lives with promises of sweet apple pie, spooky pumpkins, cozy sweaters, and crisp cool breezes, it's time to reset our focus. Everyone is busy checking off one list after another, but being busy should not be an excuse to miss out on wonderful autumnal experiences. That... Read more →
Two Words for you today, not Tuesday, not Friday, but TODAY... SLOW DOWN! If you are a regular Here We Are reader, then you know that I've written 22 #TwoWordTuesday articles. In slowing down to assess my work on HWA, it is clear that the words matter most, not the timing, so we are... Read more →
Busy, busy, busy! We are all "busy" most of the time these days. In an effort to slow down the clock, you can employ techniques like putting your smart phone away, meditating (IF you can fit it in!), and focusing on breathing deeply. All are great and work to create better health and wellness,... Read more →
As we march into a new month, let's focus on personal renewal as Springtime approaches. We are all so busy, that we often forget to recalibrate what we are doing, and more importantly, why. How do we get back to what makes us happy? Simply explore what you wish for. When we wish it... Read more →
We are into the official holiday season. No matter which holiday you celebrate, there are many things to do, places to go, and lists to check off. And that is just the beginning! I offer up this week's Two Word Tuesday, Pace Yourself! It will all get done, the important stuff always does... AND... Read more →
An apple a day keeps the doctor away… Whether or not this is true, eating an apple has to be more beneficial than munching on a bag of chips! I'm not advocating only for apples, to EAT BETTER, any fruits and vegetables you like are a positive way to start or increase the number... Read more →
It's getting to be that time of year when the days fly by faster than usual, and there are lists of to-do lists! Or maybe you are going through an emotional upheaval and need to find a moment of peace? Remember to Breathe Deeply throughout the day… Deep, long breaths, shoulders down and back,... Read more →
DIY Shower Vapor Disks Cold and flu season calls for extra relief of stuffed up noses and sore sinuses. Besides using a Neti Pot, another all natural, easy way to help move things along is to add homemade, inexpensive, melting shower disks to your hot shower. Scented with essential oils, these puck-like soothers release... Read more →
Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson We have all heard the lesson, "Patience is a virtue." This may be true, but practicing patience is not always the easiest thing. If you think of life as experiences occurring in moment to moment increments, the need to rush something... Read more →
The Here We Are Talk Show presents an interview with yoga instructor, Kim Ellner: Yoga For Fitness, Health, Focus, & More. If you've been wondering if yoga might be a way to get in shape, feel relaxed, and have some "me" time, then this HWA show is for you! Whether you've never been on... Read more →
CLICK HERE to LISTEN to the Here We Are talk show featuring Ivy Larson: Clean Cuisine - It's Much More Than Recipes. We are all searching for ways to eat better and get fit, so we can feel and look great. You've heard that it's about the food choices you make... But how do... Read more →
CLICK HERE to listen to the Here We Are radio show episode, Life Beyond Breast Cancer: Healing The Mind, Body, & Spirit. If you are lost in a dark tunnel trying to find a life beyond breast cancer, then this is the show for you or someone you love. Guests, Debbie Woodbury, and Lockey... Read more →
Shades of Chartreuse ~ Freshly Green Tips™ In Real Estate, the value of a property is determined by three words, "Location, location, location." When it comes to living chemical-free in a chemical laden world, the three words that reflect the value of a product are, "Ingredients, ingredients, ingredients." No one wants to live next... Read more →
Shades of Chartreuse - Freshly Green Tips CLICK HERE to listen to the latest Health & Wellness episode, Energy Medicine: HOW-TO Tips To help You Stay Healthy This Winter, on the Here We Are Radio Show. NOTE: To learn more about the basics of Energy Medicine, also listen to the popular HWA show Energy... Read more →
Click the following link to listen to the Here We Are radio show, Intuition: Intuit Through It Using This Important Sixth Sense! (Note: There is a sound gap at the very beginning, but after a few seconds, the show is there for your enjoyment.) Ever had that "feeling" that something wasn't right or a... Read more →
Shades of Chartreuse - Freshly Green Tips CLICK HERE to listen to the "Energy Medicine" episode on the Here We Are radio show. The use of "Energy Medicine" is becoming more popular, but what exactly is it? How does one use it? And why is it different than massage, acupuncture, or reiki? We are... Read more →
How Green Are You? Take The "Going Green" Poll
Take the new Here We Are "Going Green" poll. We want to know what you are doing or not doing to live a greener lifestyle. You can select up to 3 of the answers that you are MOST doing in your daily life. There are no "right or wrong" answers, only an opportunity to... Read more →
CLICK HERE to listen to Luci's guest appearance with radio show host, Cynthia Johnston, of Women of A Certain Age with MoonMaid Botanicals, an informative show focusing on women's health and lifestyle issues. It was my pleasure to be her guest and my hope that this discussion will help other women make the most... Read more →
For each petal on the shamrock this brings a wish your way. Good health, good luck, and happiness for today and every day. ~ Irish Blessing Read more →
Shades of Chartreuse - Freshly Green Tips A post by HWA Contributor, Susan Ragazzo You may have heard the buzz about the Neti Pot but are unsure of what it is or how it works. Simply stated, the Neti Pot is a nasal irrigation system. It is a non-medicated solution for post-nasal drip, sinusitis,... Read more →
A Guest Post by Marie-Christine Lochot, NCTMB (republished with permission) We are almost half-way through this winter season. Some people enjoy each day while others struggle to maintain their physical health and mental well-being. If you are counting the days until springtime, then try these 10 easy tips to help you be well this... Read more →
A Guest Post by Marie-Christine Lochot, NCTMB (republished with permission) No matter which holiday you celebrate, 'tis the season to take care of yourself. Here are 10 easy tips to get you through the hustle and bustle of the next six weeks! 1. Stick to your exercise routine. If you don't have one, walk... Read more →
Do you really know what you are eating? I am not trying to insult you, but unless you are only eating "whole" foods there is always a chance something unexpected is present. Short of reading every label and understanding each ingredient, you run the risk of consuming ingredients you don't want or need. We... Read more →
September tries its best to have us forget summer. ~ Bernard Williams Enjoy the long weekend...finish that novel, take a long walk, have drinks with friends, sleep late, kiss someone, breathe deeply, have fun. Indulge yourself, you deserve it! Read more →
The journey of a thousand leagues begins from beneath your feet. ~ Lao Tzu, Father of Taoism (6th Century B.C.) Read more →
Shades of Chartreuse - Freshly Green Tips CLICK Here To Listen To This Important Show at the Here We Are Radio page Feeling out of sorts? Hot? Sweaty? Just plain tired? Herbalist, Cynthia Johnston, may help you find the answer to your questions. Listen along as Cynthia helps us understand the effects of synthetic... Read more →
While there are only two months of winter left this season, those nasty germs that cause cold and flu are still alive and well waiting to infect another victim. Don't let this be you! Here are a ten tips to keep those bad bacteria and venomous viruses away: 1. Pens - Don't use the... Read more →
If you feel like Chanukah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa are beating the clock and your list of to-do’s is growing, then take a moment and breathe. Breathe deeply, slowly, and with purpose. While there is less than a week to go before the three big holidays arrive one after the other, it is important for... Read more →