First, please understand that I have been enjoying Click and Grow Smart Gardens for now a little over two years! In that time, I've managed to grow all of the fresh herbs and most of my own salad greens. As we all know, there's this phenomenon when buying cilantro and other delicate fresh herbs - we use as much as the dish(es) call for and then the rest of it magically turns … [Read more...] about Product Review: Click and Grow Smart Garden 27
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The Half and Half Challenge Workout (Outdoor Edition)
You can probably tell by the lack of regular updates on here that my schedule has been pretty full so far with 2023. The good news is I've been continuing to work out and record those workouts to use here (along with some new recipes). Some of them are just not ready for prime time yet - I like to test and polish things up before posting them here for you. The Power Hour Half … [Read more...] about The Half and Half Challenge Workout (Outdoor Edition)
The 2023 New Year Kettlebell Workout Challenge!
It's time for a new new year challenge - and seeing that we're facing an odd numbered year, you know that I'll use this as an excuse for creativity. However - these are fun but challenging numbers, and I am presenting this workout as "untested" as we're trying it on New Year's Day ourselves as the weekly challenge! So as usual feel free to modify for your level and available … [Read more...] about The 2023 New Year Kettlebell Workout Challenge!
Homemade Gains: A Weekday Kettlebell Workout and Some Deals Too!
First the workout - and then if you wish to keep reading, there's some serious handpicked deals for you too! Definitely a fun one to get the week going strong (I'm doing most of my heavier duty workouts on Tues/Thurs then on the weekend my workout partner and I really go for a challenge!) Here's what I did Tuesday 12/13 at home: Mobility Focused with Some Heavy Stuff - … [Read more...] about Homemade Gains: A Weekday Kettlebell Workout and Some Deals Too!
The Best Baked Cauliflower Rice!
Finally... the secret fool-proof method to delicious cauliflower rice! Sure, it's nice and fast on the stove top, and you may or may not have tried microwaving it... but before learning the secret (baking it) I had always been a little disappointed with cauliflower rice at home. Let's change all that - and right in time for the holidays too! Somewhat recently I was on a work … [Read more...] about The Best Baked Cauliflower Rice!
Quick – Everything Kettlebell Workout
This is a nice one if you already know what you're doing with kettlebells and want to review a lot of the basic moves - you're short on time... Start with your favorite basic Joint Mobility Warmup* The video at the end of this post has the most basic one that most of you who have trained with me in real life will recognize! If you do have more time, consider checking out the … [Read more...] about Quick – Everything Kettlebell Workout
Ask GiryaGirl: Convict Conditioning vs Get Strong – Which Calisthenics Program Should I Follow?
It's been a while since we've had a great question come through the Ask GiryaGirl form! And this is a really good one. Slightly edited to make it a bit more universal--so, hopefully useful to you! Today's question is a struggle that a lot of people have--everyone, but especially motivated and experienced fitness enthusiasts. There's really SO many great programs to follow … [Read more...] about Ask GiryaGirl: Convict Conditioning vs Get Strong – Which Calisthenics Program Should I Follow?
A Ramp Up Week – A 5 Day Workout Restart
For some of us who tend to be high energy, it's tough to take a break, even just a de-load week (or two). But it's also hard to come back. This time I chose a "little bit each day" approach that made sense for my level before the break. And it worked. Since I'd kind of been overdoing it before taking time off, I wanted to make sure not to come back full tilt. Before the break I … [Read more...] about A Ramp Up Week – A 5 Day Workout Restart
Product Review: Fré Skincare “Detox Me” Post-Workout Mask
If you follow me on social media, you know I'm a huge fan of Fré Skincare. A few years ago, they reached out to me to see if I would want to try one of their products. After reading about the company and their focus, I was excited to give it a go. Amusingly, the Detox Me mask was the first product I tried from them, and ever since it has been one of my absolute favorites. As … [Read more...] about Product Review: Fré Skincare “Detox Me” Post-Workout Mask
Kettlebell and Bodyweight Workout With Poker Chips: The House Always Wins IV
Why Workout with Poker Chips? It's difficult to describe exactly why it's fun to do a "poker chip workout" except that there's a level of satisfaction from stacking them, plopping them back in the box with a click when a set is completed. Of course it's also nice to be able to keep track in such a concrete and physical way, without the need to try and write things down in the … [Read more...] about Kettlebell and Bodyweight Workout With Poker Chips: The House Always Wins IV
