Welcome to the third UnBox Your Kitchen Podcast episode. I’m excited to introduce you to one of the sweetest, kindest women you’ll ever meet. In the middle of a conversation I had with Tae several weeks ago, it hit me - I want to share her journey and the impact green smoothies had on her […]

For some individuals organizing is a daunting task to be done another day. To others the act of keeping items organized is a lifeline to their sanity. Every in its place; a place for everything. There are many ways we acquire recipes. Tear it out of a magazine. Download and print it from the internet […]

How clean is your kitchen and what's really in it? Are your recipes organized or piled around the house? In this episode of UnBox Your Kitchen, I guide you to see what's really lurking in your kitchen and provide simple options for cleaning and getting organized. To help you get your recipes organized, I explore ways to […]

On the Cover Love you, my son... April 10th was undoubtedly the most heartbreaking day of my life. A phone call from my mother rang in on that Monday morning, sharing with me the news of the death of my first born son. If you have not experienced the death of a child, don’t attempt […]

[ctt template="12" link="HYDT_" via="yes" ]I celebrate his life, not dwell on his death. Life is an amazing adventure.[/ctt] Last night I spoke to a young mom as her three year old son played with my almost four year old grandson on the slide at the park. Konner asked if his father could ride the two-person […]

I am having so much fun expanding the UnBox Your Kitchen concept beyond my kitchen. Who knew when I was working at the local radio station that I would be putting the experience to use in my own business? UnBox Your Kitchen has been evolving for years and naturally compliments the content within Elements For A Healthier Life […]

I have self-diagnosed myself with Leaky Eye Syndrome. My Leaky Eye Syndrome has delayed the publication of the "next" issue of Elements For A Healthier Life Magazine again. I need to be raw with you. I have been consumed with Hell of Unforgiveness. This episode began last Wednesday when I went to Lake Michigan to […]

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Homemade macaroni and cheese is so easy to make. Depending on the recipe you follow, you could even make in the same amount of time as the packaged versions. Today, baked mac 'n cheese appeals to my taste buds. We would love to try your favorite macaroni and cheese recipe! Please submit it to HERE. […]

Leeks grow in abundance in the woods near my home. I love the mild aroma of the wild onions in the air after it rains. The best time I've found to harvest leeks in my area is early May (this will be different based on your region). During the period when leeks are prime for […]

I've stood on the very ledge my son stood upon. Though my toes didn't reach the edge, as his did. Freewill is a bitch. Or, that's my opinion of her right now. The echos of my internal voice that screamed “WHY?!” from every maternal cell within my body are calmer. Anger that I have toward […]

  Preparing for cooking Cleaning morel mushrooms can help in the prevention of eating slugs, bugs and dirt. When I was a child, I was taught to soak morels in salted water for 15 minutes. This kills any slugs, and draws out bugs from the nooks and crannies. I’ve heard of other people skipping the […]

  Click on video to view or click here. As you get to know me, you'll find that I love spending time in nature. I embrace the blessings in each season and all it has to offer. Early in May, I wander to a special spot in the woods to search for morel mushrooms. Typically […]

Greetings, Beautiful Ones! I am so excited to share with you my newest adventure – UnBox Your Kitchen. I am a certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach. I transformed my coaching practice to be the foundation of Elements For A Healthier Life Magazine (access archive). As the Founder and Publisher of this digital health and wellness […]

What is in your kitchen cabinets? Do you consider what you're eating to be healthy because of the manufacturer’s claim on the front of the box? When you go to the grocery store, are you shopping the center aisles or are your purchases from around the outside perimeter? The foods we eat affect our sleep, […]