What’s Cryotherapy & Why Do I Like It?
When I discovered Champion Cryotherapy in the Trails at 620, I was curious. I knew cryotherapy had something to do with extreme cold, but I live in Central Texa...
Author: aprilgarner1
Bang for Your Buck: Where to Put Your Marketing Dollars
I can’t believe I’m writing a post about advertising. Historically, this is not my area of expertise. But I’ve learned a lot helping the local...
Health & Relaxation: A Visit to Austin Salt Cave
When I walked into Austin Salt Cave to try halotherapy (salt therapy) for the first time, I was greeted with the warm smile and calm demeanor of Jack Cramer, th...
New Year, Same Great You
I’m going to talk about New Year’s resolutions. I know…yawn. There are probably thousands of articles bopping around the internet right now on...
Which Came First, the Chicken or the Meds?
Several weeks ago, I discovered my days go a lot better if I start them with writing instead of with email. My general thought process has been “let’...
Too Much Information: Why Modern Parenting is Overwhelming
I have to admit, I ignore a lot of the stuff I get from my kids’ school. I used to rant and rave about people not reading things I sent them. Then I’...
There’s NOTHING to Eat; I’m STARVING! (No, You’re Not)
I read something once, on how to raise grateful kids. A lot of that kind of advice is lofty, vague and overwhelming, leaving me thinking I ought to be doing 1,0...
The Virtues of Being a Quitter
I grew up in the era of “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” This is pretty sage advice, especially for children like me, who shie...
It’s a Beautiful Day, F*&% Off
I am sitting on my couch in a sports bra, a bathrobe with no tie, and running socks. How, you might ask, did such an ensemble occur? This morning, my alarm went...
On Houses for Dragons
Almost every personality trait has both a usefulness and a challenge to it – to speak plainly, a good and a bad (though I don’t like to assign moral...