Baby, it's cold outside, isn't it? And, when it's cold outside, I don't always feel like going out and exercising. When it's dark, rainy, and wet, I know what's coming: me being cold and wet. To stay healthy and fit, I still exercise outside all winter but it's hard! Here's how I get out the… Continue reading Stay Healthy and Fit by Exercising Outside All Winter
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Green Living Tip 16 {Drive Less}
Today's green living tip: drive less. Commit to driving less. Look for alternative transportation options. Car sharing and bike riding are both alternatives that make sense for the environment. Bike riding can also be a great way to get in shape and stay that way while commuting. Public transportation and carpooling are also options to… Continue reading Green Living Tip 16 {Drive Less}
Hello Site Re-Do
Well, it's finally done - Go Gingham's site re-do. Our IT department has been hard at work the last few months and they're still working through some kinks so if you find a broken link or something doesn't load properly, please let our web developer me know. Why re-do Go Gingham? This site is now… Continue reading Hello Site Re-Do
Healthy and Frugal Living Make a Good Pair
Do you ever read an article and think to yourself, "My thoughts exactly." That's what happened when I read this article from U.S. News & World Report. It's about developing good habits - for healthy and frugal living. How to Develop Frugal Habits: Changing your spending routine is similar to changing your health-related habits It's… Continue reading Healthy and Frugal Living Make a Good Pair
5 Simple Steps to a Healthier Lifestyle
Moving toward a healthier lifestyle is easy with these 5 simple steps. Thanks to Silk Soymilk for helping me share this with you. Living a healthy life doesn't have to be difficult, take lots of time or cost money. Follow these 5 simple steps to a healthier lifestyle and feel good - both mentally and… Continue reading 5 Simple Steps to a Healthier Lifestyle
7 Tips for Staying Fit and Exercising While on Vacation
Just because it's summer doesn't mean we can skip exercising while traveling. Whether you're a walker or a runner, incorporate exercise into your travel itinerary with these 7 tips for staying fit on vacation. 7 tips for staying active while traveling 1. Get out :: Get outside and see the city or countryside where you've… Continue reading 7 Tips for Staying Fit and Exercising While on Vacation
10 Tips for Running a Half-Marathon Over Age 45
This post is sponsored by BUILT WITH CHOCOLATE MILK. My husband, Brad, and I just ran a half-marathon - his first, my fourth - together! Running a half-marathon over the age of 45 is different than running when you're younger. Even though it's still the same distance - 13.1 miles - when you're older it… Continue reading 10 Tips for Running a Half-Marathon Over Age 45
Hula Hooping Basics
I am a big time hula hooper. Hula hooping is my favorite way to keep my mid-section in check. While I usually hoop in the privacy of my backyard or living room – depending on the weather - I have been known to hoop it up at a bar with my blogger friend or at… Continue reading Hula Hooping Basics
New Year’s Resolutions You’ll Actually Keep
Denmark is known for perennially being one of the happiest countries in the world. Why are the Danes so happy? Sure, they have a fairly short work week and enviable social safety nets, but what’s the kicker? They keep their expectations low. With lowered expectations, when goals are met, you’re happy. This is the same… Continue reading New Year’s Resolutions You’ll Actually Keep
Hooping Fool Love
I love hula hooping. I always have. Back in the ‘70s, I was a hooping fool. Hula hoops could be found going around on my neck, arms, stomach, and ankles. Sometimes several of those spots had hula hoops going simultaneously. Fast forward to present day (ok, more like 5 or so years ago), my friend,… Continue reading Hooping Fool Love
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