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The Tao of Terrapin Creek

July 7, 2014
July 7, 2014

chk_01By the time we had been in the water 30 minutes I was not feeling the joy and Molly, sensing my lack of confidence, had already ditched me for the relative safety of Jeff’s kayak. This freed me up for some deeper thoughts and, without getting all “woo-woo” on you, what I came to realize was that a paddle down the creek has many of the same elements as our lives do. It’s just the scale that’s different.

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0 Comments/in Commentary, People, Pets, Places /by Leigh Crews

Fitness Trackers, here to stay. Should we be glad?

June 27, 2014
June 27, 2014

chk_01 Part 1: My Fitness Tracker Pros and Cons
Is it juvenile to get mad at technology that simply analyzes your activity? Yes. What’s your point?  Read more →

0 Comments/in Fitness, Reviews, Things /by Leigh Crews
  • photo credit: Lisa Ouellette via photopin cc

Southern Superfood

June 23, 2014
June 23, 2014

chk_01Southerners are used to being ribbed for our drawls and y’alls, fried food and how many first names we have. There’s an element of truth there or the stereotypes wouldn’t stick. We’re rightly famous for our fried food (seriously, is there anything that can’t be fried?), “Co-Colas” and Moon Pies. Now, hang onto your seat because that most Southern delicacy, OKRA, is now a SUPERFOOD!
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0 Comments/in Foodie Frenzie, News, Places, Recipes /by Leigh Crews

Recipe Contest – Cool Summer Refreshers

June 2, 2014
June 2, 2014

chk_01Checkit!
If your favorite treat is selected by our celebrity chef, you’ll win a $100 Whole Foods Gift Card, plus a Set Starter 2.0 Interval Timer.   Read more →

0 Comments/in Foodie Frenzie, People, Recipes /by Leigh Crews

Coconut Bliss | Giving Our Dreams Their Wings (Part Deux)

May 26, 2014
May 26, 2014

chk_01I consider myself a lucky girl to have a professional chef, Tina Martini, aka The Medicine Chef and The Tofu Guru, as a regular contributor on Checkit! with Leigh. I love to cook but I’m a far cry from professional status, so I’ve learned lots from the tips and tricks Tina is sharing with all of us. It’s through Chef Martini that I came to know about Coconut Bliss, and their delicious vegan delight.   Read more →

0 Comments/in Commentary, Foodie Frenzie, People, Things /by Leigh Crews

Right Place, Right Time

May 23, 2014
May 23, 2014

chk_01by Saralyn Ward
Every once in a while we are lucky enough to experience a moment of affirmation: a quick instant that may seem inconsequential to anyone else, but lets us know that we are in the right place at just the right time. Read more →

2 Comments/in Fitness, Guest Blog, People, Places /by Saralyn Ward
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