Monday, April 8, 2013

Spring Cleaning for Your Body: Eating Seasonably & Sensibly

{My dress closet is always in major disarray!}

Out with the old, in with the new

Usually during this time of year, I've got my Spring cleaning routine set:
  1. I go through my closets & give away a few items I haven't worn in the past two years
  2. Store my winter clothing
  3. Insert my S/S 2013 wardrobe into my closet
 Simple,  and a sense of accomplishment, checking off that list, right?



Well, I decided this year that I'm not going to shed the old and make way for the new with just my closet space: I'm going add on some Spring cleaning for my body as well.  If I spend even half of the time on bettering myself as I do on arranging my clothes and accessories, think what a difference that could make!  For example,

40 min. of sorting old S/S clothing = 20 min. of yoga.  

60 min. of ironing and hanging the wearable S/S clothing = half an hour catching up on a book or maybe making a Springtime healthy & delicious lunch.

Making time to maintain yourself and your healthy lifestyle - I think that's some pretty necessary Spring cleaning, don't you?  And don't forget: a new season comes with new fruits & veggies to eat.  Check out what's in season right now so you can eat seasonably AND sensibly! 
{Isn't this guide handy?  Kudos to stylemegreen.blogspot.com!}


 xoxo,
A


Monday, March 11, 2013

Hiatus from the blog: Unplugged

The thing about a hiatus is that it's often unplanned. I don't usually go this long without posting/blogging about something that's on my mind, but what's on my mind right now has caused my hiatus.

My great grandmother is 99 years old, but you'd never know it. She's amazingly intelligent, extremely well-traveled, sweet but witty, and does the newspaper crossword in pen. There's an infinite number of things I love about her, which is why it's so difficult to suddenly have another not so lovable quality added to her list: Cancer. Again.

A few years ago it was breast cancer. Now it's lung cancer.

Writing that "c" word is difficult for me. Understatement...it makes me want to kick and scream and throw a tantrum like a two year old. It makes me want to ball up my fists and punch something.

I'll be unplugged for awhile longer. Keep this amazing lady in your thoughts.





Thursday, February 14, 2013

Dear Valentine, I made this for you

To all my valentines (my friends, family and loved ones),

XOXO
This is my last Valentine's Day as a 'single' woman, and even though this is a silly Hallmark holiday, I still feel the need to celebrate. Over the past year, I've learned a really difficult lesson: it's impossible to love someone else unconditionally without first unconditionally loving yourself. I've been carrying around so much self-doubt and unnecessary, displaced guilt that I wasn't able to love any of you fully. I can do that now, and I hope that you embrace and love yourself unconditionally so you and I can have the loving relationship that we deserve.   





The more love you accept and have for yourself, the more you can show for others.  I truly believe that.  Love you all dearly!

Love always,
Your Anna

PS: I went a little craft crazy, so I really hope you all like homemade cards :)

XOXO
A











Monday, February 11, 2013

A Passion for Compassion: Give Your Heart This Valentine's Day, No Roses Included!

I've had a longtime love affair with Heifer International, and Valentine's Day is one of the best opportunities you have to use Heifer to show unconditional love to your sweetie!  Most Valentine's Day gifts involve chocolates, roses, romantic date nights, etc., but I dare you to give an unconventional gift...something you'd never think could be even remotely romantic: a goat.  Or, a cow.  Hey, even a chicken!

Give a gift that's life-changing this Valentine's Day.
As wacky as this seems, I believe there's no better way to show love for your valentine than honoring that person by giving a gift in his or her name that could not only improve but possibly save the lives of a family or an entire community of people you've never met.  Have a passion for compassion this holiday by checking out this amazing organization and giving what you're able.  I promise, ladies like a man who has a giving heart!

Gift Different.  Give Heifer.

XOXO,
A


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