About Ami
Ami lives and writes in Baltimore. A lot of things make Ami feel Blissful, but topping her list are: reading, writing, learning, building a business and practicing yoga. Ami has written articles for several publications and, in addition to Blissfully Domestic, she is currently a contributing blogger for Feed the Soul, Inc. Visit Ami's website to view a partial portfolio and learn more about her. You can also read the flotsam and jetsam of her life at Writing: My Life.Website: http://amispencer.com
Posts by Ami
Caffeine – Are You Drinking Too Much?
By Ami on January 8, 2009
(Image by BALLISTIK!)
I’ve decided that I’ve been drinking too much caffeine. I’m a weekday-morning coffee drinker for the most part. It’s my normal routine to make the coffee at the office and pour the first cup (and we’re {read more}
By Ami on January 8, 2009
Making New Year’s Resolutions Stick
By Ami on January 2, 2009
I don’t really like the concept of New Year’s resolutions. The reality is that if you wait around until January 1st to set goals for yourself, by the time you get there you’ll have a long list of often unrealistic resolutions that you {read more}
By Ami on January 2, 2009
Healthy Holiday Cooking
By Ami on December 25, 2008
It’s that time of year again. Cookies and cakes, casseroles, and buffets filled with wonderful treats are everywhere you turn. Facing these rich, heavy foods day in and day out can put a hamper on any attempts you may make to maintain a healthy {read more}
By Ami on December 25, 2008
Healthy Holiday Travel
By Ami on December 18, 2008
For many of us, the holidays don’t just mean parties and presents, but lots of traveling as well. Not only can hitting the road to visit family and friends pose a challenge to our healthy habits, but being in unfamiliar surroundings or dealing with {read more}
By Ami on December 18, 2008
Handling the Holidays with Exercise
By Ami on December 11, 2008
While the holiday season is supposed to be about relaxing and spending time enjoying good food, family and friends, many of us experience stress, exhaustion and weight gain. With so much going on and so little time to do it all, how can we avoid the negatives {read more}
By Ami on December 11, 2008
Holiday Stress Management
By Ami on December 4, 2008
With Thanksgiving just barely behind us, the holiday season is here. If you’re like most, there’s a long list of things to do over the next four weeks: decorating, shopping, end-of-the-year work assignments, party commitments and family gatherings. {read more}
By Ami on December 4, 2008
Relieve Stress with Meditation
By Ami on November 19, 2008
I’m a worrier. For as long as I can remember, I’ve been a worrier. This worrying leads to stress and the stress – well, that leads to unhealthy food choices, headaches, tense muscles, irritability and a variety of other physical and emotional {read more}
By Ami on November 19, 2008
Supporting Agriculture in Your Community
By Ami on November 6, 2008
(Photo by hellsgeriatric)
If you read Writing: My Life, my personal blog, then you know I’m a member of a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program at a local farm. After my first full year as a CSA member I have one thing to say: find a CSA in {read more}
By Ami on November 6, 2008
Unintentional Semi-Vegetarian
By Ami on November 3, 2008
Let’s get one thing straight up front: I love meat. A good steak, a juicy burger, a moist grilled chicken breast, a marinated pork tenderloin, I love them all. I seem to be having difficulty including them in my diet these days, though.
A Meaty History
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By Ami on November 3, 2008
Mastering the Stair Climber – Trying Something New at the Gym
By Ami on November 2, 2008
(Photo by Abraaj)
When I came out of the locker room at the gym this afternoon, there were about ten people using the cardio equipment. Basically, the gym was dead. I filled my water bottle at the water fountain, grabbed a sweat towel and headed toward {read more}
By Ami on November 2, 2008
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