I was at a birthday party recently for one of my daughter’s friends. They had a blast playing in all of the little houses and then it was time to eat. They brought out pizza and the dad of the birthday boy (a good friend of mine) said, “I want to see you eat a […]
Simple Butternut Squash Soup
Ever since I posted that Creamy Tomato Soup recipe, I’ve been craving soup! Like I said, it’s my favorite 🙂 This recipe is super simple and chock full of goodness. Garnishing with some balsamic vinegar give it that little something special. A sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan does not hurt either 😉 Ingredients: 1 (2-2½lb) butternut […]
Creamy Tomato Soup with Chicken
Anyone that knows me, knows I love soup!! Always makes me feel warm and fuzzy 🙂 Here is a great recipe that won’t leave you in the kitchen all day. Quick, easy, and oh so yummy!! Ingredients: 2 x 14.5 oz. cans fire roasted tomatoes 1 cup bone broth or water 1/4 teaspoon fresh pepper […]
Just Don’t Quit
We Won’t Get 3 Back
Melissa and I were talking yesterday about the idea that our kids will only be the age they are once. Alyssa (7) and Olivia (3) were collaborating on a dog book. They named it All About Dogs – A Great Guide for Being a Great Dog Owner. It was so sweet watching them work together. […]
Measure What Matters
The leadership team at TBBC is reading a great book called Measure What Matters. The title really grabbed me as I realize how often we measure or track the wrong things. Does this scenario sound familiar to you? You miss a workout or don’t make the best food choices and then beat yourself up for […]
The best ways to avoid and deal with injuries
Most of us won’t be able to go years and years without a serious injury. I’m very fortunate in that I’ve been extremely active over the years and have managed to avoid any serious injuries. And I’ve worked out for 25 years and trained in Muay Thai, BJJ, Judo, and MMA for years. In addition […]
Are you good at saying NO?
Successful people are better at saying no. Saying no to things that will NOT lead them in the direction they want to go. Are you on the right path for what you want to accomplish with your life? Watch this quick video about how writing your obituary can help you figure out which paths to […]
You’re closer than you think
I had heard of Toastmasters when I was younger but it wasn’t until years later that I read about it in a book by one of my favorite authors Jeffrey Gitomer that I was truly intrigued. It was over 6 years ago that I joined a local club. After attending my first meeting, I knew […]
Tuna & Sweet Potato “Bruschetta”
Everyone is busy! Instead of ordering in a pizza or stopping at one of those (eww, dare I say it…) fast food joints, try out this recipe. This is one of my go-to weekday meals when we are in a rush. It’s fast, delicious, and the ingredients are almost always available at our house. Let me know […]
Do Something
I wanted to touch on a very common problem today. It’s called “Doing nothing.” There are a variety of reasons for this problem but here are some common ones that I’ve been guilty of myself. The first is not knowing what to do. We don’t have a plan so we don’t know how to move […]