Yoga has been practiced in India for thousands of years by yogis searching for spiritual enlightenment. In the 1960’s the practice started making it’s way to America and was embraced by hippies and celebretries. Now Yoga is practiced by many people around the world from all walks of life. Continue Reading »
Lovelyn writes several blogs. She enjoys writing, cooking healthy meals and taking long relaxing walks. Learn more about Lovelyn and The Art of Balanced Living on the about page.
Things are finally back to normal and I’m finally back to taking unappealing food photos.
The other day I bought some avocados on a whim. I didn’t know what I’d do with them. After much thought and consideration I decided to make this tasty salad. Continue Reading »
Most of us want to get more exercise, but we never think we have the time to do it. Doing a few simple things differently can help you get more exercise and be more physically fit. Doing a lot of little things can add up to a healthier you. Continue Reading »
Not too long ago I opened the cabinet under the kitchen sink to find a terrible surprise. Ants! They were everywhere. By the evening, they’d made their way to the kitchen counter and were all over the baguette I’d just bought. Angry and frustrated (my husband would also add hysterical), I sent my husband out to find some ant bait while I cooked dinner. About an hour later he returned empty handed. “I couldn’t find anything,” he said and returned to practicing the harmonica. Continue Reading »
Those of you who read my personal blog know that we’ve been having a bit of a spider problem in our new place. Spiders can be our friends. They kill other annoying insects. In normal situations a few stray spiders around the house wouldn’t bother me. When you start finding large spiders in your bed and your catching an average of four a day wondering around your house, something needs to be done. Continue Reading »
In our society not needing a lot of sleep is seen as a good thing. “I only need a couple hours sleep,” my mother often brags. “I can go to bed at 11:30 and get up at 4:30 and I’m fine.” But is she really fine? Continue Reading »
To do two things at once is to do neither. (Publilius Syrus)
I’ve been scurrying around trying to get everything done at once these days. “There’s just so much to do,” I keep saying. But I’ve found that in the last week, I’ve done less than I usual. That’s because while trying to preform one task, I’m constantly thinking about the other tasks I need to do. This slows me down and causes me to loose focus. Continue Reading »
I’ve really been falling down on the job when it comes to taking picture of the food I make. I made this dish the other day. It’s one of my favorites. I got this recipe from Mediterrasian. There are a lot of great recipes on this site. It’s not geared towards vegetarians, but I still recommend it. Continue Reading »
A few nights ago my husband caught me laying awake worrying. Continue Reading »
It’s still chilly here. That’s been quite an adjustment for me. Since I don’t drink regular tea, I’ve started making this ginger and lemon tea to keep me warm on rainy English days. Continue Reading »
