Healthy Habits

All week long I am going to be posting healthy tips and inspiring resources!!

Frustration and Gratitude

I am currently in the midst of job searching and I am completely frustrated with the lack of available jobs in this crazy economy. 

But, I am also very thankful for all that I do have and my heart goes out to those in need, especially in the midst of the disaster in Haiti.

image via thepioneerwoman.com

The Red Cross is accepting donations (as are the many other organizations that are lending a hand as well).

"It takes a community to sustain a small farm..."

image via seriouseats.com

Local and community farming is a great emerging trend that could help solve a lot of the food issues that we face today.  But, it takes more than dedicated farmers to produce local food; "to have a truly local food system, we also need local butchers, bakers and millers, local truck drivers, local grocers, and a community that supports them in all their efforts."   Check out this article, which makes me want to open a local grocery store!!

great quote

"One of the things that Americans do very well

is working with bright primary colors. 

Think Ralph, J.Crew, Gap. 

I guess we are a bold people"

-The Satorialist

twelve days of fitness

Just in time for the holidays, Gold Gym has posted an article that has twelve great workout ideas to rev up your fitness this season.  My favorites include:

     - Clock a 5K. Time how fast you can run 3.1 miles
     - Do 100 push-ups. Break them up throughout the day
     - Climb the Empire State Building: get on a stair stepper and climb 102 floors

For the complete list: http://www.goldsgym.com/healthy/newsletter/2009-12/12-days-of-fitness.php

A must read

I am currently reading The Philosophy of Sustainable Design by Jason McLennan, and it is the most captivating book that I have read in a long time.  I really highly suggest reading it; here is a good quote from the book that basically sums up its premise:

My past has taught me two important lessons;
that we have an amazing capacity to damage
the habitat of all living things while building our own,

but we also have an ability to heal it through good design.

also makes a great gift for the environmentalist in your life

Beautiful

The owner of this gorgeous bed, Elise Vaughn, states "personally, I thrive when I am surrounded by bright colors and vintage treasures."  Ahh...I love that!!

via design*sponge