This past Wednesday was International Dog Day, so I am inspired to share a picture and story about our sweet dog Emmy. Our adorable Golden Retriever will be 10 years old this November and I thank God every day that she is still here with us.

Before Anna was born, I remember people explaining to us that one of the most important things to do when parenting is to be consistent. Have a routine, be predictable and be consistent so that your baby knows what to expect and feels safe in the familiarity.

I never liked running until my college years, when I discovered it really worked well for me to lose the freshman 15 that I had quickly put on. I learned to love running because it made me feel healthy and strong.

If you have a juicer collecting dust in one of your kitchen cabinets, I challenge you to dust it off and bring it out today, just for fun. I have to admit that my juicing habits come and go.

A few years ago, I quit my very stressful job after becoming completely overwhelmed and depressed. Below is something that I wrote then, as I began my journey toward better health.