When we cleaned out my brother’s apartment after his last semester in college, I came across an entire drawer full of empty bread bags, twist ties and all. They were stuffed in there so tightly I could hardly pull them out; he must have…
Running For A Higher Purpose
In January 2011, Andy Rose began a fitness journey that would change his life. Little did he know that it would ultimately change the lives of others as well. When Andy stepped into the gym for the first time in years, he weighed 250…
We Don’t Say “I Can’t Have” And Other Tips for Living (Thriving!) With Food Sensitivities
Seven years in and this gluten free/dairy free thing is old hat to us. We’ve got this. It’s how we roll. And it’s honestly not that big of a deal. But it was not always so easy. In fact, it was a life-sentence at…
Winter Gardening in Houston–Eight Things Your Lawn Needs Right Now
I once heard someone say, “Just stick it in the ground in Houston, Texas, and it will grow.” To a large degree, that is true. Houston’s generally warm humid climate, along with rich soil, is ideal for a great many plant life. Summer gardens…
Be Your Best Self and Change The World By Asking The Right Questions
Whether or not you are a resolution-maker or goal-setter, chances are good that over the past few weeks you’ve found yourself thinking about one or more ways to improve your life this year. Losing weight, eating healthier, reducing stress, being more present, attaining work/life…
What To Say If Your Child Tells You They Are Gay
There is an alarming statistic in America that shows the attempted suicide rate and suicide ideation among LGBTQ youth is significantly higher than that of the general population of the same age. While it is difficult to pull exact numbers because of the oftentimes…
