Health + Wellness

Are You Applying The Overload Principle?

At HouseFit we have the privilege of helping older adults regain and maintain their independence through the use of exercise. We find our approach to be more effective than typical senior exercise classes. How do you know if your exercise routine is good enough to help you reach your goals?One way to ensure you’re getting the most out of your exercise routine is to make sure you’re applying the Overload Principle in your workouts.The Overload Principle is defined as doing more than you are...

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Wimzy Walls

'This Ain’t Your Grandma’s Wallpaper' Article by Robin Seaton Jefferson | Photography by Jenna Whitmore “This ain’t your grandma’s wallpaper.” Though the Chinese are said to have invented wallpaper by pasting rice papers to walls as far back as the Qin dynasty, most of us are more likely to think of the little ducks or flowered patterns on our grandmothers’ bathroom and kitchen walls. This isn’t that. Veronica Schwab and her husband started their custom vinyl wrap company, Cool Touch...

Arts + Culture

Ultra-Personal, Bicycle-Themed Lifestyle Destination

Le Vélo Inn: Welcome To A New, Quaint And Thoughtfully Curated Boutique Hotel Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Provided by Le Vélo Inn Given that Susanne and Bill Owens restored a historic 1871 building into a boutique hotel just two blocks from the bicycle-inspired Katy Trail, and given that the French word vélo translates to "bicycle" or "bike" in English, it stands to reason that they christened the new destination spot as Le Vélo Inn.  The imaginative bike hotel in...

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Nothing Says Love Like Chocolate

How A Heart-Shaped Box Of Chocolate Became Ultimate Sign Of Love On Valentine’s Day Article and Photography by Stacey Collins-Dixson Chocolate. The very word elicits a sense of euphoria. The smooth, rich creaminess of the perennially-favorite confection continues to capture hearts and taste buds every Valentine’s Day. But why does chocolate have the hold that it does? The answer is more nuanced than simply “it tastes good,” otherwise, people would delight each other with heart-shaped boxes of...