wellness tourism
Virginia Living Magazine
Destination: Wellness
Everyone defines wellness differently. In this piece for Virginia Living magazine, I explored several options available to readers in the Old Dominion. Eager to try out a few offerings myself, I underwent an acupuncture session and took a contemplative chant walk along the Rappahannock river. Along the way, I discovered that Edgar Cayce (an early 20th-Century American mystic) deemed Virginia Beach the spiritual center of the world.
personal finance
Northern Virginia Magazine
Good to Grow
After the 2008 recession, Americans' views on saving for retirement changed dramatically. This piece asked the question, "With the era of the company or government pension all but over and the Boomer generation healthier and stronger than ever, how should Americans save for a long, fruitful retirement?" I consulted several personal-finance experts to discover some key do's and dont's for ensuring a healthy financial future for Northern Virginia families.
family life
Honolulu Family Magazine
Kids on the Move
Experts now recommend 60 minutes or more of play per day for kids and teens. But in a world of overscheduling and extreme routine, how do we find time during the day to give our keiki (Hawaiian for "children") the runaround they actually need? This article explored ten strategies for encouraging kids to get out and have some fun however their adventurous, growing minds define it.
Military lifestyle
Military Spouse Magazine
Keep the Giving Going
I spent the first seven years of my marriage as a military spouse. During that time, my husband and I moved from Hawaii to D.C. to Virginia and then on to California. Frequent relocation is a common and expected part of the military lifestyle, but one that makes it difficult for spouses to find ways to serve their communities in a long-term, meaningful way. This article explored creative options for military spouses looking to give back — even with the next move lurking right around the corner.
