Holy cow…how time flies. Are the Halloween costumes already clogging the aisles at my local Walmart? Just look at all those bags of spider rings, candy corn, and gourds. Whew. I guess on that note it is important to ponder how time is spent. I think I want to get some personal value out of my house being spotless and my children being perfect. Then I want to bonk myself over the head for such a silly thought! Is that really time well spent? Sure the house needs to be tidy and everyone needs clean undies, but the real value in time is being with loved ones. In our hustle and bustle of everyday life, am I the only one that forgets that at times? Walking to the mail box and chatting with the neighbor. Meeting a friend for coffee. Doing community outreach and helping those that are struggling in these hard times. That is the real value of time. I need to remember to “clock out” if you will, and let “productivity” be measured in relationships, not in simple duties that can really wait until later. Taking a somewhat dark turn, I reflect on being at funerals. People eulogize, and I have never heard some one talk about “productivity”. Reflections are about time spent together. Laughs shared. Moments with meaning being remembered. Vacations. Racquet ball games. College antics. (I remember being at a college reunion, and a bunch of us were at the same hotel. We thought it was hilarious to steal the piano from one of the hotel party rooms. Well…not steal, actually, just move and hide elsewhere on the premises). These are the moments that are to be cherished, and these moments need to be enjoyed every day. When I lay in bed at night, I want to happily drift off to sleep thinking about being with people and the relationships that I built that day. I refuse to lay there and pat myself on the back for vacuuming or making a gourmet meal for my kids. I want to bask in the warmth of my friendships! No wonder we say that we “build relationships”. That is where life’s real productivity lies! And in that also lies Wellness!
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An Easter frittata in #lodgecastiron is the BEST! Eggs, cream, and veggies. Maybe a little cheese. Fresh basil from my garden added just the right touch to this creamy healthy goodness! #easterbrunch #lodge #brunchideas #ketolifestyle #ketomeals #ketofriendly #lactoovovegetarian #healthylifestyle #herbs
Thanks @rosallielefrenchcafe for a rich aromatic French press and a savory sweet weekend breakfast! It was perfect before heading to the #wintergardenfarmersmarket for fresh herbs, organic produce, and homemade mozzarella! #downtownwintergarden #wintergarden
How can you get luckier ☘️ than living in Winter Garden?! Great beer from @crookedcan-amazing food from @plantstreetmarket and the coolest vibe! Happy St. Patrick’s Day from #downtownwintergarden #wintergarden
Guess what just came off the grill? This pizza loaded with mushrooms, sprinkled with Italian sausage, and graced with fresh basil. In addition to graded cheeses on top, I put some dollops of ricotta cheese mixed with high protein Greek yogurt. That creaminess paired with the crispy grilled crust just worked! 🫓🍕🍷🍽 #girlscangrill #grilling #pizzalover #cheese #easyrecipes
It’s Friday. And it’s been a long week. So let’s talk cocktails, but not fussy fancy ones. Basic. How about a margarita? Too much work you say? Not so! Throw everything into the blender, use the crush setting for a minute, strain deliciousness into a glass over ice. No-pour two. Cuz this fragrant drink reels people in. You’ll be sipping, chatting, and unwinding in no time at all!
Think cabbage isn’t sexy? Being healthy is and cabbage is chock full of delicious nutrients so dig in! Grab your @lodgecastiron and sauté some cabbage tonight! Crispy or creamy, the choice is yours! lodge #wintergarden #wintergardenfarmersmarket #sidedish #easyrecipes
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