I am fortunate that I love to exercise and tend to get more than my share. I usually meet the CDC guidelines for physical activity for a week in just a few days (easier for me because I have no kids and a short commute – sorry moms and commuters!) Apparently, I am one of only 20% of Americans who regularly does so. According to the CDC press release from May 2, 2103, only 1 in 5…

Happy Friday! I have collected some “friends’ finds” that I liked this week to share. And, of course, I have some last minute Mother’s Day Finds to share, as well, just in case anyone is delinquent. Maureen sent me a link to a really cool subscription news service called Next Draft. Next Draft  is daily news e-mail from Dave Pell which simply put “a quick, entertaining look at the day’s top ten stories.” I have been…

As a blogger, I may inherently overshare my thoughts and opinions. If I were being totally honest, I would say that I tend to overshare “in real life” and I sometimes wish I could “take things back”. I loved this article (and video) in the Wall Street Journal on “What Makes People Overshare” by Elizabeth Bernstein. I also loved the helpful tips so read on! “Ever share too much information—and you weren’t even tipsy? I call…

I posted on Friday about being asked to check out some new plants from Scotts Miracle Gro that are being previewed in Chicago at Home Depot for a limited time.  In case you missed it, Scotts Miracle Gro and Home Depot are teaming up to offer some terrific potted annuals and hanging baskets that “will keep on growing”! They are launching a special line available in Chicago Home Depot stores ONLY for a limited time. Since I have a brown thumb, and live…