Trimarni Coaching and Nutrition

Oh how I love blueberries. When I was shopping at the grocery store the other day, I saw a sale, 3 for $10 for blueberries. The winter deprives me of a wide variety of fruits so when it's time for spring, I get excited to add so many seasonal fruits to my diet. My mouth started to water as I put the blueberry packages into my cart. Blueberries don't last long in our house because I am quick to eat as soon as I get them. I may be short but I have big hands when it comes to a handful of blueberries. As always, I looked at the product label to determine if any of the blueberry options were local - I try to choose local as often as possible. Oddly enough, there were four different package labels so I started to further investigate. Product of USA: Fairfax, SC Product of USA: Winter Haven, FL Product of Mexico: Reedley, CA For the purpose of this blog, I purchased all three packages. In all other circumstances, I would have searched through all the blueberri...

One small purchase can make a big difference.   Although any day is a good reason to shop small and/or locally, here are a few ways to shop small on small business Saturday. -Register for a small business, locally run or triathlon race -Buy coffee from a local coffee shop -Buy bread, pastries or cookies from a local baker -Buy clothes/shoes/gear from your local run/cycle/tri store -Buy a piece of art or jewelry from a local artist - Take a friend, training partner, child, spouse or family member out to eat at a local restaurant -Treat yourself to a local massage, spa day or your choice of self-care. -When you travel, make an effort to choose local over chains - food, lodging, shopping -Buy a new book or game from a local store.  -Buy a gift for your friend, training partner, family member or child from a local store. How will you do your part and support small businesses?  If you have your own business or have a favorite local bus...