The Wholesome Life

06/01/2026

Beautiful at Quechee Club- 5 min drive from the house- XC goomed on the golf course... we're both sick so it was a short adventure & nap time now... but WOW 👌 gorgeous 🙏 right across from the Quechee ski hill. I don't know what happened to my photos- the colors got messed up when I was posting -New phone issues lol. We head home tomorrow 😔

01/01/2026

Been walking in freedom for many years now...Best thing I ever did- let go of caring what other people think. I do admit, I care what my children and husband think but honestly- that's it. I wish this for all women 🙏🥰💪 Happy New Year

31/12/2025

I think i found the perfect mantra for 2026
"Joy comes in sips, not gulps" 💕

29/12/2025

It's never too soon! Wear those t-shirts 👆 (got mine on etsy )put the bumper stickers on your car, go to rallys, VOTE AT MIDTERMS, talk to your friends, relatives, have discussions and ask them why... do your research. Let's get control of this monster.

26/12/2025

Start off the year right and healthy by going vegetarian 🥑🥦🐟! Or pecatarian/Mediterranean- a compromise 😉 here are 3 simple recipes I am making this week. Marinara Beans (protein-packed!)
https://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/7952253/cheesy-marinara-beans/
Egg salad lettuce wraps https://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/263361/egg-salad-lettuce-wraps/
And chopped artichoke salad sandwich:
https://lisasprojectvegan.com/2023/06/13/chopped-artichoke-salad-sandwich/
Add some steamed veggies to anything if you aren't full from the portion if watching calories...and enjoy!

These cheesy beans are simmered in a fragrant tomato sauce for a cozy dish.

26/12/2025

Life is good! Merry Christmas 2025!! 🎄🎅❤️

24/12/2025

I don't care what anyone says..the holidays🎄 are stressful if you are cooking or gathering or doing anything whatsoever for others. Up at the crack of 7 with bags and dark circles after a poor night sleep.... cooking to drop off food for others today, coffee ☕️is bliss and will be pumped into the veins all day. Food prep for tomorrow and although many of us midlifers may be done wrapping or maybe don't wrap too much anymore for little ones or we've cut back, there's still stuff to do, if we're lucky 💕 I wouldn't change a single thing. Enjoy your family or friends or that time to relax if you have it. I'm grateful for my loving husband, my 3 kids, my family and friends, pups 🐶 and neighbors. Happy holidays, stress and all!!

23/12/2025

Got a couple in this morning with some shuffle dancing between miles...adds to the burning cal lol! And fun! 🏃‍♂️🌟 had to turn around at the ice coated part of the trail but that's ok!

19/12/2025

Omgosh, Loft has the cutest comfy lounge-ish clothes this year so I wanted to share! I got this 3pc set in dark brown too. Soooo soft, sweater material comes in petite length! and I think can be dressed up w boots and cute hair but as usual, i do sneakers & wear it for errands, cooking, vet visit today. I got several other sets like 60% off. Yup, shop the sales! Not everything is unaffordable like eggs and milk 😉

18/12/2025

Here's what my workout is these days in addition to walking. Sooooo fun! It helps my meno brain because i am losing memory and am very uncoordinated to begin with. It's extremely challenging at 55 so don't compare yourself to these young folks lol...do you! Shuffle dancing is freaking amazing and 15 minutes- outta breath! I go at about 1/4 the speed..for now! Try it, you'll be addicted 😘

Leading shuffler Elena Cruz teaches a FREE beginner-friendly shuffle class presented by Festival Advisor. Tune in and learn some new dance moves!Track credit...

17/12/2025

The holidays are coming and we have a variety of eaters! Gluten-free, Dairy-free, and Eve and I are are Pescatarian. We also have people who want traditional meat etc... I also make & freeze food to send home with my son & d-in-law for their gifts (per request!). So for those who need some ideas- I got ya! Our Holiday meal will have some compromise but also some variety and I think fun! Roast chicken- not butter. Baked potatoes with fixins on the side, sautee'd broccoli instead of a heavy casserole- I sautee in veg broth and olive oil. Home-made Bread- regular and gf. 3 ingredients. Easy.
Apps- home made guac and gf chips. Gf teriyaki shrimp skewers. grilled. Dessert-brownies-I am using boxed this year- I have a lot of cooking to do- Some Dunkin Heinz have df options- check online! Gf brownie mix King Arthur. Dairy free and also Regular Ice cream and a sundae fixins bar. there is df whipped cream too!
Here are the links to the meals I am making to freeze for gifts- sooooo good! all vegan and gf! The lentil and mushroom stroganoff- delish!! I subbed out all dairy for non-dairy options.
https://www.cookedandloved.com/recipes/lentil-mushroom-stroganoff/
Vegetable Stew:
https://thecheekychickpea.com/vegan-stew/
Green Chili Enchiladas
https://mycozytouch.com/plant-based-potato-green-chili-enchiladas/
Good luck and enjoy your meals!!!

Creamy vegetarian stroganoff recipe with lentils and mushrooms, a plant-based and gluten-free version of a classic Stroganoff.

15/12/2025

Just wanted to share some imo- amazing, non-toxic products I've been using on my heater induced dry a** skin. My face was so dry no matter what I put on it...I spent a lot on my day cream, face oil and night cream and still dry putting makeup on- Ilia- not cheap either. I started using ThIS Rose night face cream in the morning and wow, it works!! It absorbs immediately- from Refillism $5.50! At night I use Beauty By Earth face Tan cream- every night. It's EWG approved. Non toxic! Also, I'm a very light makeup person, I hate wearing & the look of heavy makeup so when I found this skin glow serum $42- game changer- and with this and the rose face cream, my face has never felt softer. LAsT- I bought this body oil today from Refillism, oh my.... in ❤️❤️❤️❤️ so good $16 I think. I bought a lot lol... bar hair soap (love!) and a few gifts 🎁