Let’s face it - walking on the treadmill everyday can get boring. If you’re starting to burn out on the cardio machine, perhaps it’s time to shake things up! Check out some of these ideas to breathe some life into your workouts! Outdoor activities Did you know that a daily dose of sunshine could help [...]
Happy Labor Day! At Dream Maker, we’re big fans of living the simple life, so here are our recommendations for 5 ways to simplify your Labor Day Weekend. Enjoy the Staycation Labor Day is one of the 10 worst travel days. The day marks the end of the summer travel season and for many [...]
It seems like there’s a holiday for everything these days. Did you know that August 29 is National Lemon Juice Day? Whether your company sees it as an excuse for the day off or not, you can enjoy the “holiday” in your backyard this evening with these fun lemon treats. Add a fun twist to [...]
School is back in session, and whether you’re a parent or a teacher, the “Back-to-School Plague” is looming. That’s the casual name given to the bouts of coughs and colds that begin spreading when school starts. We may be exposed to new germs, but there are some simple ways to care for our wellbeing to [...]
We often see Health and Wellness grouped together, and while the two words do go hand-in-hand on the path to overall wellbeing, they don’t mean the same thing. Wellness is the action; it is what we do to achieve health. Health is the outcome — what is achieved if we practice wellness. The other difference [...]
“Spending time in nature makes people feel more alive.” It’s a bold claim, but a group of professors of psychology at the University of Rochester have the data to back it up. A series of five studies on the effects of being outdoors and in nature found that 90 percent of people report increased energy [...]
Stepping into the spa can sometimes be the perfect way to end a long day spent hunched over the desk and constantly on the go from your endless to-do list of activities. Next time you’re relaxing in your hot tub, try out some of these ideas to help enhance your opportunity to de-stress from the [...]
Your time spent relaxing in your spa is also the perfect opportunity to rehydrate after a long day (or after a morning workout routine). It’s recommended that we drink about eight, 8 ounce glasses of water to stay hydrated throughout the day, and it’s a good idea to bring a large bottle of water with [...]
Do you find yourself eating more and craving fat and sugar when you’re stressed? There’s truth to the phrase “stress eating.” Researchers have linked the hormones that stress unleashes with overeating behavior, and the American Psychological Association reports that 23% of Americans experienced a change in appetite associated with stress Under stress, cortisol levels increase, [...]
May 25th is National Towel Day, and here are some easy tips for keeping your favorite beach towels vibrant and soft season after season. Let towels dry fully after using Kids plus water equals … piles of wet towels. Having a towel rack nearby can make it easier for everyone to find a place to [...]
