3 Simple Ways to Get Some Fresh Air How I’m Pushing Myself Out the Door
SWAP GYM TIME FOR PARK TIME. Most of what you do in the gym can also be done in the great outdoors. Instead of running on a treadmill facing a blank wall, I’ve started to take my morning jogs around the neighborhood. Alternatively, you can bring a yoga mat to the park or your backyard to do your activity in nature. HAVE A PEACEFUL PICNIC. Picnics are a particularly beloved activity in my household. My wife Tracy and I are both fairly busy, but having a picnic with our kids, Michael and Catherine, is one of our favorite ways to spend time together. Snacking, chatting, and soaking up the sun is an unbeatable way to spend a weekend afternoon. Whatever you do will feel more healing when done in nature. As I start incorporating the outdoors into my daily life, I’ll try to stay mindful of the present and be grateful for the environment around me. Happy Earth Day to you, and I hope you find more sunshine in your day!
Nothing is more rejuvenating than the fresh air after a long winter. Along with warmer weather, April also brings us Earth Day to remind us of the beautiful planet we get to call home. I’ll be honest — despite my love of nature, I often struggle to make time to relax outdoors. If I’m not at the office or courtroom, I spend time with my family at home. Finding the time to enjoy nature in an already hectic schedule used to seem impossible. However, in honor of Earth Day, I’m trying my best. Just spending at least 20 minutes outside is a win for me! To push myself out the door, I discovered a few tricks you can also try. TAKE A BREAK OUTSIDE. Lunchtime or a quick 10-minute break can be even more rewarding if you spend it outside. Using your regular rest times to enjoy a cool breeze is the easiest way to get that essential vitamin D. Whether you eat lunch on a park bench or take a short stroll, you can easily fit nature into your daily routine.
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Tasty Spinach Artichoke Dip
Celebrate Earth Day by eating this tasty and healthy snack! Ingredients • 8 oz spinach leaves • 8 oz cream cheese, softened • 1 cup sour cream • 3/4 cup chopped marinated artichoke hearts • 1 tsp minced garlic • 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided • Sliced bread, crackers, or tortilla chips for serving
Directions 1. Preheat oven to 375 F. Coat a small baking dish with cooking spray. 2. In a medium pan, steam or sauté spinach until wilted. When spinach cools, ring out excess water, then chop coarsely. 3. In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, spinach, artichoke hearts, garlic, salt, pepper, Parmesan cheese, and 3/4 cup of mozzarella cheese. 4. Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking dish. Top with remaining mozzarella cheese. 5. Bake for 20 minutes or until the dip is bubbly. Turn the oven to broil and cook for
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an additional 2–3 minutes so the cheese will begin to brown. 6. Immediately serve with bread, crackers, or tortilla chips.
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