Every year, the City of Albuquerque, New Mexico plays host to an annual event called the Balloon Fiesta. It’s a famous event that brings in upwards of one million visitors from all over the world to Albuquerque and nearby Santa Fe during the course of eight days. Albuquerque is located only an hour-and-a-half’s flight from […]
5 Healthy Habits that Make us More Successful
1. Exercise. Whether it is yoga and stretching, going for a jog, or working out with weights, one of the best ways to wake up your entire body is through exercise. Studies have shown that people are more prone to exercise if they do it in the morning instead of the evening. It gets the […]
How We Started our Blog
When writtenFYI was first started, we had very little experience with anything having to do with blogging. However, we had a full life to share and the desire to inspire healthy eating and world travel in others. The idea was to maintain a schedule for writing projects that we had talked about and never completed. […]
Life Insurance as a Savings Vehicle
Recently, I’ve had the privilege of guest posting on one of my favorite personal finance blogs, Budgetinginthefunstuff.com. I wrote about short term and long term savings and how my husband and I have used whole life insurance policies to fund some of our purchases over the years. Although whole life insurance isn’t usually considered a […]
Veggie Fajitas, Bell Pepper, Mushroom, and Onion
Veggie Fajitas are a popular choice at our house and this recipe is ready in a matter of a few minutes. It is an easily-adaptable dish for all family members – vegetarian or not. Just slice one pound of fresh chicken or beef into thin strips, saute in a separate skillet, and add the fajita […]
Homemade Potato Soup Recipe
We like this hearty homemade potato soup any time of the year, but it’s especially good when the weather cools down. It can be prepared ahead of time, and any left overs freeze well. This recipe goes great with crusty bread, a garden salad, or fresh fruit. List of ingredients: 1 large onion – chopped […]
Personal Finance and Blogging
The business of blogging is offering a positive impact on the personal finance model for many today. When one researches the term ‘personal finance’ on the internet, it comes up 727,000,000 times in .24 seconds! That’s not to say that all of these articles have the same information or even the same opinions – because they do not. Some […]
Downtown Salon in Phoenix
The Downtown Salon Phoenix is a full service salon that serves men and women. Because it’s located in the Hyatt Regency in the heart of the city, this salon attracts business professionals who are attending events at the nearby Phoenix Convention Center as well as those who want to look just right for a night […]
Historic St. Mary’s Basilica in Downtown Phoenix
Nestled among the modern Phoenix Convention Center to the South, the Arizona Center shopping plaza to the north, and the Arizona State University – Downtown Campus to the East, stands one of the most prestigious cathedrals in the Valley. St. Mary’s Basilica, founded in 1881 and completed in 1914, is the only basilica in Arizona. […]
Mushroom Stroganoff Recipe
This creamy and delicious stroganoff recipe can be served over brown rice or whole wheat pasta. Since mushrooms are packed with protein, it’s hearty and satisfying enough to be served as a stand-alone dish. But it also goes well with steamed broccoli or a garden salad. This is a great comfort-food and healthy eating recipe. […]
Recipe for Raspberry Jam French Toast
This is a quick and easy recipe that is great for week-end mornings. It takes only a few plant-based / ingredients and is especially good when topped with fresh fruit. I shared several strategies that helped us make the transition to plant-based living and healthy eating. The article is HERE. List of ingredients: 2 cups […]
Blogging is for Kids
The summer’s almost over and many young people have stayed busy with swimming, golf, and piano lessons, taekwondo, and just plain sleeping in. My grandchildren have also been included in all of the above, but they are also learning another activity that has become exciting to them and us. They are learning to become proficient […]
Boston’s Historic Fire Stations
Engine 33 and Ladder 15 are housed at the same fire station – one of the historic fire stations and the oldest fire station in Boston. These two vehicles were specially manufactured and sized to fit through the arched wooden bay doors of the station. The building, built in 1887, is weathered and worn . . […]
Money Saving Ideas for a Family Vacation
Would you like to get away, but don’t know how you can afford it? Is it one of those ideas that is planned haphazardly because of insufficient funds or a complete lack of funds? A family vacation is a great bonding time, and it is a time that will be cherished and remembered as some […]