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Sunday, April 07, 2013  I love this stage of gardening preps ... researching and planning. It's the 'implementation' part I'm a little nervous about. But really, who could fail with "Gardening Step by Step" on my bookshelf?

Saturday, March 30, 2013  I spent my Easter weekend enjoying some 'green' therapy.  The sun was shining and spring is in the air, which made it the perfect backdrop to continue my quest of growing a green thumb!

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  I am going to attempt to grow my own vegetables this Spring ... a big leap of faith as I walk the path of trying to grow a green thumb.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  This is the summer I resolve to keep my plants alive.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  Coach Lisa Taylor gives us some guidelines about what we should expect from the 16-week Bayshore training program she has created.

Wednesday, January 02, 2013  Lose Weight! No I'm not picking on you, that just happens to be one of the top New Year's resolutions for 2013. But for some of us, that is easier said than done. Trying to carve out time to get fit while juggling kids, work, errands and household chores can seem almost impossible. But I found a few quick workout plans for the busy moms out there who want to shed a few pounds or build up some muscles for a "Supermom" body. The best part is you can do them all in your home or at the playground with your kids.

Monday, December 17, 2012  It's that time time of year again...time to sing Christmas carols, bake cheerful cookies and head to the thrift store to snag a new ugly Christmas sweater!I did some "research" on Pinterest to day and found a few ideas that will make your sweaters look like Christmas barfed all over them.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  Procrastination can get the best of us anytime of the year, but it can be even worse during the holidays.The bumper-to-bumper traffic can be enough to keep anyone inside until the holiday rush is over, but if you don't get out to get a gift you may be left feeling guilty once the gift giving begins. If you do get stuck in a rut this season, I found a few quick and inexpensive gifts you can whip up as late as 10 minutes before you're due to give a gift.

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  This year I was planning to decorate our Christmas tree with handmade ornaments, but I gave in and bought ornaments from the store. I know, completely unoriginal, but I was eager to decorate the tree and had no time to make the ornaments.But that doesn't mean I can't start making ornaments for the tree next year! I like the idea of getting the kids involved with decorating for Christmas.

Tuesday, December 04, 2012  Be sure to tune in tonight at 6:30 on ABC 29&8. We're taking a look at a Christmas tradition that is growing in popularity.It's called the Elf on the Shelf. We'll talk about what it is and how you can best use it.

Monday, December 03, 2012  This weekend my family strolled the streets of TC to experience all of the holiday magic. Downtown is beautifully lit with all of the cheery Christmas lights and the great tree looks beautiful. I brought along my camera to capture all of the wonderful gems on Front St. and the Grand Traverse Commons.

Wednesday, November 28, 2012  Tomorrow at 6:30 on ABC 29&8 I'll sit down with a Lifestyle Manager. He has been in the business for quite awhile and does just about anything under the sun.He won't fit under the Christmas tree but he will surely make a great gift for someone who needs to get organized or doesn't have time to get things done.

Tuesday, November 27, 2012  If you haven't started decorating for the holidays yet now is the time to start looking for ideas.I like to consider myself a pretty crafty person, so when I see something that I can make myself I always give it a try. Often times it's cheaper and it's always a talking point when friends and family come over. When I was on Pinterest today I came across a few great pins for holiday decorations. I also found a bunch of ideas for fun holiday ornaments.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012  This Thanksgiving holiday it can be difficult to not divulge in all of the amazing goodies on the dinner table.It also isn't hard to believe that, according to The American Council on Exercise, the average Thanksgiving meal equals 3,000 calories and 229 grams of fat. But I was able to scrounge up a couple of websites that offer lighter options for Thanksgiving sides and desserts.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  Buying gifts for family and friends can prove to be one of the toughest things to do every holiday season.No matter how well we know our loved ones many of us find ourselves stuck in a rut trying to think of a gift they will like. There are also some of us who are just starting out with a young family, myself included, and we're trying to figure out what holiday traditions we want to carry on from year to year.