happy, healthy & hot

Staying happy, healthy and hot on the road

I have tons of travel coming up in the next few months.  A few plane trips, but most of it by car. I live in Central Pennsylvania, and this week alone, I will have two day trips to NYC, an overnight trip to West Virginia, and today a quick trip to Penn State University. I […]

Fall treat…roasted veggies

Roasted vegetables are something that I can’t get enough of in the fall.  I love salads in the summer, but as it starts getting cooler out, there is something so comforting and delicious about roasted vegetables.  Oh, and healthy, easy, time saving…there are so many reasons to love them! I’ve already warned you…

Instant energy!

I am not kidding!  Over the years I have discovered many little tricks to improve my energy levels.  Getting enough sleep will always be a challenge for me (and the rest of the world!) but I have learned to eat, drink, move and even breathe in a way that keeps my energy level pretty high. […]

Fun find at Sheetz!

I try to be prepared and organized.  And most of the time I am…I carry a ridiculous amount of stuff in my purse, including snacks.  But I recently found myself in hungry and needing a little pick me up,

Selfies with Nana

My grandmother is 103.  It’s hard for me to even wrap my head around that number.  She lived most of her life in a world completely different from what we know today.  When I visit her I love bringing her special treats (not always healthy, I might add), and showing her pictures and videos on […]

What I’m reading

I love to read.  At any given time I usually have a few books going.  Kindle is fine when I’m traveling, but there is something comforting about the feel of a book in my hand.  And while fiction can be fun (Twilight, Hunger Games, 50 shades…),

My morning super coffee

I love everything about coffee…the aroma, the taste, the whole ritual of it.  And I love building healthy habits into my daily routine, especially ones that help me look and feel my best! I always start my day with lemon water,

Favorite fall salad

We have had some gorgeous fall weather in central PA lately.  Cool, brisk mornings with warm sunny afternoons.  Lately I have been craving this salad.  Not only does it look gorgeous and taste delicious,