Do you have children here on the Central Coast? Looking for a great space for them to play, explore, learn and get active? A Special Twist Gymnastics is an amazing, unique place for kids of all ages holding open gym sessions for tots, as well as classes for older kiddos. Amber Pinon, the owner of…
Summer Days – Summer Glaze! Summer is among us and to me summer days means it is time for barbecues and friends! Barbecuing can be so fun and rewarding and you can do it in so many different places – the beach, the lake, your home, the park, even on the back of a tailgate…
Time for a friendly reminder to eat your fruits and veggies! With Covid still lingering and summer fun about to be in full swing, I love having my daily smoothie to get as many vitamins and nutrients as possible. There are so many amazing smoothie recipes out there, but I like to keep it as simple…
In our household it is a rarity for my husband and I to disagree on things. However, our weekly conversations on what food to buy and meals to make, occasionally are a heated topic. While I am the kind of person who would be fine on a diet of mostly veggies, my other half doesn’t…
Pismo Beach is starting to cool down and Summer weather has made way to Fall. There is no better time than now to start hiking. Not only is it a great way to get out and enjoy the wonderful place we live, it’s also a good way to start a routine before the “eating holidays”…
Exciting news! Our favorite Veterinary Clinic has expanded services in the past six months and added a seasoned GROOMER! Local groomer Sarah has joined the team, offering compassionate grooming that coincides with your pet’s particular needs. In the case of our dog “Talley-Girl,” Sarah immediately noted that she suffers from extreme skin allergies and requires…
With the end of summer finally here, I’m actually feeling thankful for the routines and schedules to start flooding my life. We sure have had fun vacationing and making memories, but after almost two years of us working and schooling from home, this school year is bringing welcomed change to our lives. I’m having to…
Looking for a better night sleep? Think about it, after seven or eight hours of a good night’s rest, just how amazing do you feel. Sleep might also be the missing piece from your fitness program. Did you know sleep can actually help you build muscle, torch fat, and stay healthy? According to sleephealth.org, sleep deprivation is…
I bet you are excited to get out and celebrate this Memorial Day Weekend, since last year we were all advised not to travel. But this year we are in luck! Vaccines have become available, and California is getting (somewhat) back to business. While a lot of annual events are still on hold we thought…
Are you feeling stressed or unmotivated? Have you ever just woken up on the wrong side of the bed? What about dreading your day from the second you open your eyes? Say no more! If you’re in need of a mood adjustment, try a dance workout! Yup I said it, just dance it out! Have…
If you’re anything like me, this pandemic has been far from easy and you’re feeling like there is no end in sight! It doesn’t help that all of a sudden, work became where you live and where you live became where you work. Previously, I had always dreamt of being able to work from home.…
What! Can you believe that we already in February 2021!?! How are your New Year’s Resolutions going? Don’t give up, I’m here to help…. One of my secret weapons and biggest time savers has been meal prepping. If I don’t meal prep, I do not stay on track. When it comes to what you eat…
2021 is here! I don’t know about you, but I have a lot of purging that I want to do this year. The year 2020 has taught me many things about life and what’s most important to me. I’ve discovered that my biggest priority is my family. Beyond that, I’ve learned I need to rid…
Yep, it’s that time of year again…. Do you make New Year’s resolutions? Do you reflect on the previous year and wonder where the time went? When exactly was it that all those good intentions to get healthy went out the window? Well, you are in good company! I think 90% of people give up…
Dinosaur Caves Park is a beautiful 11-acre parcel of land on the bluffs of Shell Beach. It offers breathtaking views of the ocean, rocks and wildlife. The park gets it’s name from the caves below the bluff edge created by centuries of water crashing against the rock. The park offers fun Jurassic and ocean-themed play…
During the holiday season, I had the opportunity to schedule a therapeutic massage with Christel O’Rourke. It was simply the best thing I could have done for myself to unwind and relax during the “most wonderful time of the year.” I called Christel to set up my massage. At the time, she had a “Therapeutic…
Thanksgiving is a time for family, for reflection, and for over-indulgence in most cases – so what better way to kick off the day then a bit of a calorie-burn that also gives back to a great cause? There are two Turkey Trot opportunities in SLO County – both benefit the Food Bank in memory…
Sarah Hawkins is the founder and owner of Race Rugrats, a childcare company dedicated to caring for and entertaining children during various races not only locally but around the State. I interviewed Sarah and asked her some questions to learn more about this amazing company and what they are all about! What is Race Rugrats?…
Locally grown juice and healthy foods business in Arroyo Grande.Be prepared! Virtjuice in Arroyo Grande is not your every-day, mass-produced Juicing experience. When you visit you may meet up with “Rico Suave” hanging out by the “Matcha Machine” talking about his “Indian Summer.” Just kidding! Those are really names of just three of the many…
