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vincentpennington · 2 years ago
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Making Mindful Memories on Maui With Kiawe Outdoor
We talk a lot about mindful eating around here, and for lots of good reasons! But, at least for me, I often think of it as a personal practice. Maybe not solitary, exactly, but it’s something that I do, for myself – not because someone else is influencing it. But mindful is one of the first words I reached for when describing my incredible outdoor dining experience with Kiawe Outdoor, along with thoughtful, elevated, and, holy cow how did I get this lucky? I happened to be on Maui for my husband’s work (which, yes, is a big part of…
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vincentpennington · 2 years ago
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10 Questions With Wine Expert Karen MacNeil
Wine expert Karen MacNeil says that: “A life with wine is so much richer and more delicious than a life without it!” And, we couldn’t agree more. Life IS better with wine (in moderation, obviously). And, to help you love what’s in your glass even more, we asked Karen 10 of our burning vino-related questions. As the author of The Wine Bible (which, just had its third edition released and is considered the bestselling wine book in America, with more than 800,000 copies in print), she quite literally wrote the book on wine. 10 Questions With Wine Expert Karen MacNeil…
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vincentpennington · 2 years ago
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3 Ways to Infuse Your Days With Magic and Meaning
Feel like you’re just going through the motions lately? Wish your days had a little more wonder … a little more magic and meaning in them? Hey, it’s been a CRAZY few years — I think we all feel that way. And, to help, we have a guest post from Minneapolis-based artist Liv Lane to help us all find a little wonder in the every day. 3 Ways to Infuse Your Days With Magic and Meaning By Liv Lane The return to work and workout routines still leaves something missing in the equation. Awe is essential to overall wellness, and after…
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vincentpennington · 2 years ago
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From the Sunshine State to the Camino de Santiago
You all know how much I’ve always loved booking races as an excuse to go somewhere new and fun, but this summer, I discovered a new love — the inn-to-inn walking holiday. Long story short, my husband (you all know Jared, right?) and I had an opportunity to go to Spain — specifically, to San Sebastián. And, once I saw where we’d be, I began looking into cool hiking opportunities in the area. As it turned out, San Sebastián was right on the path of the Camino del Norte, which is one of several routes of the Camino de Santiago,…
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vincentpennington · 3 years ago
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The Best Wines I’ve Drank (Lately)
What has wine done for me lately? via GIPHY A whole heck of a lot! Since getting my WSET-2 from American Wine School, I’ve started working a few hours a week at Underdog Wine Co. in Kansas City, Mo. (p.s. it was recently named one of the best 50 wine shops in the U.S. by Wine Enthusiast!) and have been doing some freelance writing for SOMM TV Online Magazine (which, if you like wine or food, it’s a must-get streaming service!). It’s been AWESOME. And, here on FBG, I’ve also been sent some new wines to try — and let…
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vincentpennington · 3 years ago
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A New Spin on the Home Office
If I had a dime for every time, over the past two years, someone asked me for advice on working from home … well, I wouldn’t need to work from home anymore, because I’ve fielded this question a lot. And it’s fair! After all, I’ve been doing the remote work thing, full time, non-stop, and for countless clients (including my work here at FBG) since 2007. I’ve learned a thing or two … or maybe twenty. And one of the most important things I’ve learned is that, wow, I do not like to sit all day. But I also don’t…
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vincentpennington · 3 years ago
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Why Athletes Need Pilates Mat Training
One of our favorite fitness experts is Sean Vigue (remember the awesome workouts he’s done for us?). And, guess what?! He has a new book out! Pilates for Athletes helps everyday people (no matter their sport or activity they love to do) reach their highest physical and mental levels and improve their conditioning, control, endurance, and more — all through Pilates. Sean Vigue has taught thousands of classes around the world and has appeared in more than 2,000 health and fitness videos. He’s positive, he knows his stuff, and his workouts are FUN. Basically, he’s the best! And, we’re super…
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vincentpennington · 3 years ago
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A Drink for Every Mood
One of the things I learned in my wine education studies (and, hey, I’m officially WSET-2 certified with distinction now — woot!) was learning the basics of how to pair wine with food. But, what about pairing wine with mood? I know for me, often I’ll select a bottle of wine (or another beverage) based on not just what I’m eating, but also how I’m feeling. Here are a few fun examples … Pairing Drinks and Wine with Mood Sunshine and smiles? Rosè time. Celebratory vibes after work? Give me bubbles. Cold and rainy night in? A big bold red…
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vincentpennington · 3 years ago
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A Few of My Hiking Must-Haves
There’s not much I love as much as getting out in nature and being active, and, although the last (*counts on fingers*) 20 months or so have been incredibly difficult, one silver lining is the fact that the pandemic did lead to many of us spending more time outdoors than ever before. From weekend kayaking trips to epic mountain treks, I’ve been taking full advantage of all the fresh air Ma Nature has to offer — and with an Arizona camper van adventure planned for December, I have no intent of stopping. But, as I talk to friends about these…
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vincentpennington · 3 years ago
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How to Create the Perfect Full-Body Workout
Do a search for “full-body workout” on the interwebs and you will get A LOT of suggestions. Many of them require equipment … or complicated rep schemes … or lots of time. And, I don’t know about you, but the one thing I don’t need in my life is another cumbersome thing to do or figure out. I just want to pop on some fun tunes (which, here are some good workout playlists suggestions if you need ’em!), move my body, and happily get my sweat on. Who feels me? So, in times like these, I follow a very simple…
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vincentpennington · 3 years ago
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5 Things That Are Making Your Immune System Weaker
Immunity is on the minds of all of us these days, for all the reasons. If you’re looking to give your immune system a bit of a boost — in addition to getting your vaccine and following all of the current CDC guidelines — read on for a guest article from Laura May, digital editor at Just Another Magazine, about five things you might be doing that’s actually making your immune system weaker. 5 Things That Are Making Your Immune System Weaker By Laura May, digital editor at Just Another Magazine Cultivating a strong immune system is a smart objective, and the…
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vincentpennington · 3 years ago
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How to Make Your Own Butterscotch “Beer”
Every fall we get the urge to binge watch all of the Harry Potter movies. Anyone else? There’s just a lot of fall vibes in those movies, and we are here for it! Which, seeing that it’s basically September and all, is exactly why this cookbook caught our attention (HP fans unite!): Fifty magically simple, spellbinding recipes for young witches and wizards? Yes, please! From breakfasts to desserts to snacks to main dishes, The Unofficial Hogwarts Cookbook for Kids is so, SO fun and educational. You and your kiddos will learn new cooking terms and kitchen skills with recipes that…
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vincentpennington · 3 years ago
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4 Ways to Make Your Home a More Positive Space
Take a quick look around you home. How relaxed, recharged, and happy does your space make you feel? Because we’re all still (groan, we know!) spending a lot of time at home these days, we’ve got some great ways to make your home a more positive space from Laura May, digital editor at Just Another Magazine. 4 Ways to Make Your Home a More Positive Space By Laura May, digital editor at Just Another Magazine Your home environment should be a sanctuary where you can relax, recharge, and be most at peace. But this isn’t always the case. Many home environments…
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vincentpennington · 3 years ago
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Ultimate Home Gym Playlist
Looking for the ultimate home gym playlist? Oh, FBGs, we have GOT it for you! Ever since we created our garage gym (AKA, the Barn Box), I’ve been crafting the perfect home gym playlist. The track list is a little bit funky, a lot 90s, a bit grungy, occasionally hipster, and a whole lot of booty-bopping fun. With a little more than two hours of high-energy tunes, this playlist pairs well with just about any workout you’re doing — be it heavy weight-lifting, cardio, HIIT … anything! Heck, turn it on and dance your heart out. THAT could be your…
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vincentpennington · 3 years ago
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French Toast Fingers with Quick Berry Syrup
Finger foods. Every kid loves ’em. And, heck, a lot of grown-ups do as well. (Including us!) Which is why we can’t get enough of these tasty and adorable French Toast Fingers with Quick Berry Syrup from Alexandra Caspero’s and Whitney English’s (you might remember her from this inspiring podcast ep!) new book, The Plant-Based Baby & Toddler. As both moms and registered dietitians, Alexandra and Whitney know what’s up when it comes to making healthy foods that are quick and easy to prepare — but also that your kids will actually eat. Because there’s nothing worse than making a…
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vincentpennington · 4 years ago
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How to Relax and Find Ease
There’s no doubt that the last year and a half has been stressful for all of us, for all the reasons. And, while it seems as though we’re starting to settle back into some semblance of normal (whatever that means!), some of those big stressors and emotions are, well, still very much present. In a lot of ways, those fears and anxieties are almost hard to let go of after living so long in a locked down world. None of us want to be stressed, of course, but it seems that many of us are finding letting go and relaxing…
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vincentpennington · 4 years ago
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Meditations That Help Process Big Emotions
Having big emotions these days? Big thoughts and feelings that are keeping you up at night, tossing and turning? You are not alone. Which is why we are thrilled to share the following two meditations that help process big emotions from Courtney E. Ackerman’s latest book, Midnight Meditations. In her book she shares 150 zen-inducing yet simple self-guided meditations that will help you calm your racing thoughts, stop chasing sleep, and start receiving an undisturbed night’s rest so you can make the most of your days. Two of our favorite meditations from her book focus on processing emotions — both…
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