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Love Your Heart:  Everyday Habits That Matter

Originally posted in the Westchase WOW, Feb, 2026 February is often associated with hearts — Valentine’s cards, red ribbons, and conversations about heart health. While [...]

2026-03-20T06:29:34-04:00Articles|

15 Bean Soup with a Twist

Serves: 6–8 or more Style: Flexible, nourishing, feel-based cooking Ingredients Dried mixed beans (about 2–3 cups), soaked overnight(or canned beans of your choice, drained and rinsed) [...]

2026-01-19T14:15:56-05:00Articles|

Easing Back Into Exercise in the New Year

(Originally posted in January issue of  The World of Westchase Magazine) January has a way of stirring up fresh motivation. Many of us begin the [...]

2026-01-19T11:58:25-05:00Articles|

Grandma’s Collard Greens – A Holiday Favorite, Re-Imagined

I grew up watching my grandmother make collard greens without measuring a thing — just layering flavor, patience, and care. I’ve adapted her method [...]

2025-12-20T22:04:56-05:00Articles|

The Gift of Presence

(Originally published in the December 2025 issue of the  Westchase WOW) December can be a beautiful month, but it can also come with full calendars, [...]

2025-12-21T20:19:06-05:00Articles|

Soy Curls

Ever heard of soy curls? I hadn't either - until my friend Tara gifted me a bag and told me I had to try them.  [...]

2025-07-15T17:13:58-04:00Articles|

Stretch, Support, and Restore

2025-07-15T09:16:55-04:00Articles|

Sun-Kissed and Safe: The Wellness Wisdom of Smart Sun Exposure

(Originally published in the World of Westchase, July 2025) There’s no shortage of sunshine here in Florida — and if you live in Westchase, you know [...]

2025-07-11T16:43:09-04:00Articles|

Mental Health, Fitness, and the Power of a Deep Breath

(Originally featured in World of Westchase WOW Magazine, May 2025) May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and while we often connect fitness with movement and [...]

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