Shop Update: New Brooch Model Photography

Eleanor Rabbit  -  The Tetrahedron  -  The Christmas Tree  -  The Compass  -  The Forest Tree

I recently did some new model photography for the latest brooches that have been added to the shop. Just like last time, my brother-in-law's wonderful wife was kind enough to pose for me. We went to the same lush green wall of Virginia Creeper that they had some of their wedding photos taken at, and the rain stopped in enough time to let us use the last good light of the day -- thank you, Mother Nature :)

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Thoughts: The Women's Roadmap to Health

As you know, my health is something that is very important to me, and it is a journey that I have shared with you -- from my food journal, to my thoughts on body image, and my favourite exercises. But part of that journey is also talking to my doctor about what I am doing to get to a healthy weight, and how to keep my body on the same track as my mind -- I've recently had troubles with my knees because of bad shoes and weak muscles.

When I heard about a campaign by Oscar Health Insurance on important information for women about their health throughout their lives, I was more than happy to share it. Oscar Health Insurance is a new technology based company looking to help their members take control of their health through various incentives -- like a Misfit tracker that lets you earn up to $240 a year just be reaching your step goal. If you're in the area, check out the resources they provide through their health insurance plans in New Jersey and New York.

Some the information that is shared in The Women's Roadmap to Health I already knew about, but other things I never really thought about -- like updating my vaccines. There are also some things that I agree with, and other things that I don't. The beauty about the roadmap to your health is that it's your roadmap, and you can make any twist and turn that you like with the help of your doctor.

If there's one thing that I learned, it's that your doctor is an important factor in keeping you and your body healthy and safe. A good doctor will answer your questions, won't make you feel guilty or ashamed -- or talk down to you -- and will help you make the right decisions to help you make the correct turns on your health roadmap. Take care!

*This is not a sponsored post, just the sharing of information

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The Fringe Festival 2015

About a week ago we checked out The Fringe Festival in our home town. It's something that Little Boy and I enjoy doing every summer -- and it happens to be on our Summer List this year. The highlight of the festival was the UniProShow. Little Boy really likes juggling, and enjoyed watching Jamey juggle with fire. I have since caught him playing with black kitchen utensils at school that he pretends are juggling torches that are on fire -- the things that spark the imagination.

We also got to see a woman dancing with an incredibly tall pot upon her head, as well as some b-boys. We also grabbed some delicious donuts from Big O's Food Truck, and then I needed to grab myself a Coke from El Mercado Las Palapas -- which is made from cane sugar. Do you have any festivals in your home town that you look forward to every year?

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Growing In The Garden: 2015 Fruits and Vegetables

I enjoy growing a garden of vegetables. It takes me back to my younger years when my parents had a garden that took up half of our yard, and my sister and I were given a small patch to grow our own fruits and vegetables. This year I added some vegetables to our garden, and have done a much better job of weeding. It's always exciting to see how things grow if you take care of them properly -- and pick them when they are ready so that more can grow!

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