Oh, I’m gonna have a cupcake, I just ran 8 miles. I earned it. Ever said that?  Or maybe instead, “I’m gonna have to spend 4 hours at the gym this weekend to make up for the food and drinks I had Friday evening.” I’ve totally said those things.  I’ve posted a photo on Facebook… 

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I’ve been traveling this week.  I’m attending the Gluten-Free Living Conference and Blogger U in sunny Orlando.  As I made the journey here and then after I got here, I had thoughts on being Softer to ourselves and our travel companions.  I want to share those Tips for Softer Travel with you! But first, I… 

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Last week many of my friends were traveling, going to beautiful places on Spring Break.  The most common response I noticed to their beautiful photos on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: “I’m so jealous!” I am left to wonder if they are truly envious or jealous? I’ve written before about choosing our words in a softer… 

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When I teach cooking classes, those reluctant to embrace my healthier food concepts often say two things to me: “You must not have kids,” and “My kids would NEVER eat that!” They are right, I do not have kids of my own.  I feed lots of families, lots of littles, in my kitchen.  While having… 

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There’s no recipe here today, no great insight on being softer to ourselves,  just a few thoughts on fried dough and the places where they are sold.  Will you indulge me? Earlier this week it hit me,  I miss donut shops. Not because of the donuts, but because of the culture and the people behind… 

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