How many protein bars are out there? So many. We've sampled at least 100 over the years and scored them based upon all sorts of categories. The same with protein cookies. There are less of those. People always ask us TWO things:
1. What is the best protein bar?
2. How do I choose a protein bar or cookie?
Time is running out! We are here to give you ELEVEN more ideas for those on your list. We love the idea of sharing items that we have found throughout the year. We get no kick-backs and/or compensation. Trust that our recommendations are simply what we think others will enjoy. If you need ideas from past lists, click this link. Happy Holidays to All!
Nothing hits better in the very early morning, (pre or mid workout) than a quick protein snack hit. Our "go-to" for the last year or more has been Foster Farms chicken breast strips dipped into Trader Joe's tzatziki. It may sound odd, but don't knock it until you try it!
This past month we have discovered TJ's new imitation crab meat (surimi) and gave it a try. The plan was to use it as a salad topper or in a fresh spring roll.
One of my new favorite travel destinations is Marrakech, Morocco. Why? Friendly people, good food, and a much more unique city-vibe than many spots in Europe or North America. The Muslim culture is positively present and welcomes respectful Westerners. Arabic and French are most commonly spoken, but many folks also know enough English to get by. (You'll get extra points if you can sprinkle a few French pleasantries in your dialogue--it's not that hard.)
WHAT TO DO?
Do you have a "go to" strategy for jet lag? If you do, please share in the comments section at the end.
We feel you. This year's shopping and celebratory events feel different. Maybe it's the recent election? Who knows? The impending turn of the year always brings to mind changes that could come. But let's get OUT of the HEAD and into the HEART!
Can you believe it? Another year gone by and another Gift Guide for our readers (15 years!). For the newbies, what makes our list extra special with an extra special sauce is that we curate this list ourselves and get NO kick-backs or other remuneration for our recommendations. We pick these goodies based upon one presiding factor: appeal! We even have a couple of the items "on the way."
In surfing culture, there’s this thing about keeping mum when you find an amazing and uncrowded break—a place that lifts your spirits, clears your mind, works your body, and insists you return for more. Locals, understandably, want their piece of undiscovered paradise unspoiled by the masses. And when an outsider stumbles upon the hidden treasure, they too can’t help but think, “I’m keeping this to myself.”
I'm always amazed how much confusion there is about what is and what is not a lap pool. Time and time again, we'll ask a hote, is there a lap pool? And we will hear, YES! And it's Olympic sized! Then upon arrival, there is a small rectangle that may or may not have any lanes!
Here are some criteria to help those uninformed land-loving souls identify true lap pools:
A. If the pool is any shape other than a rectangle -- this includes kidney, round, S-shaped, heart shaped, etc., it is NOT a lap pool.
Ask a Southwest Airlines representative about the cost and size restrictions to check your bike on board and their first response likely will be, "I don't really know."
We know. We looked.
First is cost. $75 EACH WAY. So yes, you may have booked that non-refundable ticket and now you have another $150 add-on. In the old days, if your case met the size guidelines, it was free. BUT, the size guidelines were completely unrealistic, so you still had to pay up.
