half the sky

every women should read this book! i honestly have to say i think it may be one of the most important books i've ever read.

Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide 

my friend katie first told me about this book and i just finished it last week. it is so amazing and extremely eye opening! ....and i found it so well researched and well written.
i do have to warn you...  there's some really tough things to read in here, but it's so worth getting this information out there. i knew a little about some of these issues women face in the world today, but i had no idea to the extent of how bad some of these issues are. This book not only goes into the problems, but some of the best solutions for them too.

my heart goes out to the women who spoke about their lives in this book and it only made me want to do more to help make changes.

so if you have time, buy this book and read it. if you don't have time to read, go to this website to learn more about how you can help.

bite into it

one of my best buddies, dana, is going to school to be a nutritionist and she recently started a blog, called bite into it,  to share all her helpful healthy eating tips and recipes she learns while being a nutrition student and pursuing her career. 

dana's been giving me fabulous tips for years... but i'm beyond excited that i get to read her blog now too!

i love these health tips she posted in this this post

and her yummy healthy breakfast ideas in this post

 

 

check it out and get some good ideas for staying healthy! 

and tonight she'll be posting about some yummy super bowl snack ideas... so make sure to read about those so that you can enjoy the game and stay healthy!
thanks dana. ;)

-t