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Yearly Archives: 2020

Hard Times for the Vulnerable

Hard Times for the Vulnerable

Spoiler Alert:  This post may ruin the season finale of A Million Little Things for you if you haven’t seen it yet! I have to admit I’m in a position of incredible privilege relative to the quarantine. I have a tiny house on wheels to myself (well, with 2 cats …

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Typical Costa Rican Gallo Pinto

The Healthy Foodie

Gallo Pinto is a traditional Costa Rican dish, typically served at breakfast with fried plantain, toasts, fresh fruits and, traditionally, a couple of fried eggs. I first heard of Gallo Pinto a few years ago, when one of my very good friends visited Costa Rica. While there, he totally fell …

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We’re Having Another Baby!

We’re Having Another Baby!

Daniel and I are so happy to announce that we are expecting another baby in September! We’ve had a few doctor’s appointments so far, even an ultrasound, and everything looks good and healthy. The baby’s due date is very close to James’s, so it looks like I …

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Scientific Meeting » Expanding Career Pathways for Youth and Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum: Employment as a Social Determinant of Health

banner image for NIMH Webinar: Expanding Career Pathways for Youth and Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum: Employment as a Social Determinant of Health

Date/Time: Monday, March 23, 2020, 3:00―4:00 PM ET Location: Webinar On March 23, 2020, the National Institute of Mental Health is sponsoring a webinar about expanding career pathways for youth and young adults on the autism spectrum and the importance of employment to health. The webinar will provide information about …

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How to Build Your Own Garden Boxes

How to Build Your Own Garden Boxes

Garden boxes have so many advantages over planting straight in the ground. We have a complete step-by-step guide for you to building your own including all materials needed! Advantages of Garden Boxes There aren’t many things that I love more than gardening.  When February comes I start getting all excited …

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Baked Rice and Peas

Skinnytaste

This simple Baked Rice and Peas dish uses pantry and freezer staples, a great side dish to go along with shrimp or chicken. Baked Rice and Peas Easy peas-y and only 5 ingredients! Why bake rice? There is something nice about being able to put something in the oven, setting …

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Coronavirus for Runners – What You Need to Know

coronavirus and running

The Coronavirus has been officially called a pandemic by the World Health Organization and as the virus spreads worldwide – health officials are urging everyone practice ‘social isolation’ and be extremely diligent about washing your hands and other cleanliness habits. As runners we spend a lot of time potentially using …

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Motivating Clients during Virtual Coaching Sessions

Motivating Clients during Virtual Coaching Sessions

Motivating clients during virtual coaching sessions is not all that different from motivating them when working face–to–face. Clients like to feel as though they are making progress toward their goals and receiving positive feedback along the way. You already know your clients, so think about what has worked during past in-person sessions and apply …

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Post-Run Recovery – What Really Matters

Post-Run Recovery – What Really Matters

After intense training or hard races, our runners’ legs are asking for full recovery. Your body needs rest days and proper recovery to perform on point again the next time you lace up and sweat. This is the only way you’ll become more powerful for your next workout. To make …

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