jen c.

30 Followers
25 Blog Followers
Following: 5
Following Blogs: 6

Latest Activity

The nice thing about this Lisbon, Portugal-based...

jen c. posted an article on - Feb 9, 2012, 4:37 pm
The nice thing about this Lisbon, Portugal-based progress-tracking app is that it’s customizable. You simply decide on your goals and choose daily questions to answer. Your answers generate charts and graphs that quantify your life, making it super easy to keep tabs on how you’re doing. (via Tra...
Comment - Like

(via Reserve Estancia Vik Jose Ignacio Jose Ignacio at Tablet...

jen c. posted an article on - Feb 1, 2012, 11:53 am
(via Reserve Estancia Vik Jose Ignacio Jose Ignacio at Tablet Hotels) I’ll soak there.
Comment - Like

reviving my photo-blog

jen c. posted an article on - Jan 29, 2012, 10:51 pm
it’s been a long time, but I returned to my photo blog and made a post. ahhh - feels good. pics from last summer’s trip to maine. soon I’ll try and post some arizona pics, florida and costa rica.  you can see it here
Comment - Like

we shoot when we can. maine pics from last summer.

jen c. posted an article on - Jan 29, 2012, 10:45 pm
my work has taken me away from photography over the past year. it’s amazing to think i have thousands of photos i’ve taken that i haven’t even had a chance to review. photos sit waiting to be processed… and the busier i’ve been, the less i’ve shot with my dslr, leveraging the convenience...
Comment - Like

Every year Americans waste 40 percent of food produced in this...

jen c. posted an article on - Jan 27, 2012, 6:21 pm
Every year Americans waste 40 percent of food produced in this country. Meanwhile, more than 50 million Americans and 1 billion people worldwide struggle with food insecurity. But a new non-profit initiative called Halfsies is trying to change that by offering restaurant-goers a choice that pro...
Comment - Like

My little Costa Rican friend

jen c. posted an article on - Jan 25, 2012, 5:22 pm
My little Costa Rican friend
Comment - Like

Dusk in Costa Rica. Magical time of day.

jen c. posted an article on - Jan 23, 2012, 12:13 am
Dusk in Costa Rica. Magical time of day.
Comment - Like

Traveling down that road…

jen c. posted an article on - Jan 23, 2012, 12:12 am
Traveling down that road…
Comment - Like

The fruit here is amazing. Great way to start the day.

jen c. posted an article on - Jan 22, 2012, 10:02 am
The fruit here is amazing. Great way to start the day.
Comment - Like

Photo

jen c. posted an article on - Jan 21, 2012, 1:09 pm

Comment - Like

The plants and flowers here are spectacular.

jen c. posted an article on - Jan 21, 2012, 1:08 pm
The plants and flowers here are spectacular.
Comment - Like

Life is a journey and while we work hard, often 7 days a week...

jen c. posted an article on - Jan 21, 2012, 1:06 pm
Life is a journey and while we work hard, often 7 days a week building our company, we also believe in enjoying the journey. We make it a point to seek out interesting places that remind us that we live in a world full of glorious sights, smells, tastes, experiences and people. This is my second tim...
Comment - Like

Hilarious video. Full disclosure:  I've said at least 85%...

jen c. posted an article on - Jan 16, 2012, 1:35 pm
Hilarious video. Full disclosure:  I’ve said at least 85% of these things myself.  #healthfoodpride #notashamed
Comment - Like

As any startup can attest, oftentimes getting that big break is...

jen c. posted an article on - Jan 16, 2012, 1:29 pm
As any startup can attest, oftentimes getting that big break is the difference between success and stagnation. In only its first four months since launching, ESP got their first big break – inclusion of their products in the Grammy Gift Lounge, a product giveaway and showcase in the days leading u...
Comment - Like

An entrepreneurial culture that encourages creativity,...

jen c. posted an article on - Jan 16, 2012, 1:27 pm
An entrepreneurial culture that encourages creativity, innovation, and cooperation is powerful. In a country aiming to become a middle income economy by year 2030, there is no better and exciting place to do business than in this beautiful and amazing country called Kenya. (read the entire article a...
Comment - Like

Dinner. Garlic-pea soup. Ingredients: butter, garlic, peas,...

jen c. posted an article on - Jan 9, 2012, 11:45 pm
Dinner. Garlic-pea soup. Ingredients: butter, garlic, peas, chicken stock, pepper. Delish.
Comment - Like

quantumodes: The Joy Of Not Being Sold Anything LOVE THIS.

jen c. posted an article on - Jan 8, 2012, 10:55 pm
quantumodes: The Joy Of Not Being Sold Anything LOVE THIS.
Comment - Like

Supplies.

jen c. posted an article on - Jan 7, 2012, 8:20 pm
Supplies.
Comment - Like

Cranked up the antioxidants, potassium and omega 3′s with lots...

jen c. posted an article on - Jan 7, 2012, 8:01 pm
Cranked up the antioxidants, potassium and omega 3′s with lots of mixed organic berries (about 1 cup), 1 banana, spinach (1 big handful) and added some Salba* about 1 tablespoon and topped off with filtered water. It was truly yum! (via Green Smoothie Blog | VitalSelf – A Health & Wellness Compa...
Comment - Like

Build a 2012 Gratitude Habit

jen c. posted an article on - Dec 30, 2011, 3:56 pm
Tumblr friends! I’d like to be self-promotional for just a moment, but in the spirit of gratitude. A few years ago my partner and I built a site called Thankfulfor.com. It’s a gratitude journal product and community. You can share your posts with the community and beyond (Twitter and Facebook to...
Comment - Like

Counting the Blessings of 2011

jen c. posted an article on - Dec 30, 2011, 3:40 pm
Counting the Blessings of 2011: thankful4: Guest post by Julia Osovskaya End of year is a fantastic time to count your blessings, and this is exactly the thing I’ve been doing lately. Reflecting back on 2011 these last couples of days made me realize I had no idea how great my year really was. ...
Comment - Like

"Marriage is a gift you give to your spouse. It's a gift that says, "I have fully enjoyed our past..."

jen c. posted an article on - Dec 30, 2011, 11:56 am
“Marriage is a gift you give to your spouse. It’s a gift that says, “I have fully enjoyed our past together, I fully enjoy our present together, and now I want to devote the rest of my future to helping you achieve your goals, to being with you, to you being with me, and to taking care of you ...
Comment - Like

THE ANGRY THERAPIST: The paradox of expectations

jen c. posted an article on - Oct 30, 2011, 2:55 pm
THE ANGRY THERAPIST: The paradox of expectations: theangrytherapist:   Low expectations are often a self-fulfilling prophecy. We insulate ourselves from failure, don’t try as hard, brace for the worst and often get it. High expectations, on the other hand, will inevitably lead to disappoin...
Comment - Like

If you are looking for way to navigate your city, you might want...

jen c. posted an article on - Oct 30, 2011, 2:51 pm
If you are looking for way to navigate your city, you might want to check out the New York based startup FlyKly. FlyKly offers a electric bicycle in two models, the sleek, forward-thinking Modern (shown here and above left) or the rugged, classical feel of the Vintage (shown here and above right). B...
Comment - Like

Texture Trends

jen c. posted an article on - Sep 21, 2011, 10:18 am
  This is fun!  Quick Facts: Among findings of the first commercially available TextureTrends report, focusing on “Living with Curls” and “Hair Care and Styling”: Women are embracing their curls versus altering them:  93% believe women are more likely to embrace “going natural” toda...
Comment - Like

Earlier today Give to the Max Day: Greater Washington was...

jen c. posted an article on - Sep 15, 2011, 3:11 pm
Earlier today Give to the Max Day: Greater Washington was announced. This is a giving day for the metropolitan DC region on November 9 that is expected to raise $3 million and encourage well over 10,000 civic actions. The event is organized by Zoetica client Razoo, Community Foundation of the Nation...
Comment - Like

A new app called Wellthy is helping people conquer their...

jen c. posted an article on - Sep 14, 2011, 11:46 am
A new app called Wellthy is helping people conquer their health-related goals with a program tailored for coworkers. Wellthy is a social wellness game that makes it fun and easy for companies to promote a healthier workforce. (via Use Wellthy to Get Healthy with Your Coworkers)
Comment - Like

 Food Day Food Day will be October 24—in 2011 and in years to...

jen c. posted an article on - Sep 12, 2011, 12:40 pm
 Food Day Food Day will be October 24—in 2011 and in years to come. Food Day seeks to bring together Americans from all walks of life—parents, teachers, and students; health professionals, community organizers, and local officials; chefs, school lunch providers, and eaters of all stripes—to ...
Comment - Like

With gas costs reaching near all-time highs, concerns about how...

jen c. posted an article on - Sep 12, 2011, 11:00 am
With gas costs reaching near all-time highs, concerns about how much you’re really spending have to be given some serious thought. Now available in the Apple App Store, Cost2Drive is “the easiest way to discover how much it costs to drive anywhere in the US.”  read the rest of the post here:...
Comment - Like

"Some people are waiting for a sign; waiting for some magical unicorn to deliver their life's calling..."

jen c. posted an article on - Sep 6, 2011, 5:00 pm
“Some people are waiting for a sign; waiting for some magical unicorn to deliver their life’s calling on a papyrus script before they leave a life that they know is not for them. I did it for a long while until that one glorious day when I decided that in order to change the world, I had to chan...
Comment - Like

Summer Gratitude

jen c. posted an article on - Sep 2, 2011, 6:30 pm
thankful4: As the days start to get shorter, let’s be thankful for summer. After all, it’s not over yet! Have you been able to enjoy the summer? What are you thankful for? Post it here: http://thankfulfor.com or in the comments below.
Comment - Like

NaughtyBits are small algae tabs (chlorella and spirulina) that...

jen c. posted an article on - Sep 2, 2011, 1:06 pm
NaughtyBits are small algae tabs (chlorella and spirulina) that are 60% protein and serve up over 40 nutrients and vitamins in just one calorie. But if you look at the storytelling, branding, personality and packaging around NaughtyBits, you can see that Arnston is selling more than just seaweed. Wi...
Comment - Like

If you love to travel, bookmark EveryTrail. Their geo-tagged...

jen c. posted an article on - Aug 28, 2011, 1:51 pm
If you love to travel, bookmark EveryTrail. Their geo-tagged user-generated travel content makes it really easy to plan road trips, sight-seeing trips, and a whole slew of outdoor activities: sailing, hiking, cycling, flying, hang gliding, geocaching, skiing, kayaking – really, whatever you can th...
Comment - Like

Yummly's technology and algorithms generate a profile of each...

jen c. posted an article on - Aug 27, 2011, 11:53 am
Yummly’s technology and algorithms generate a profile of each recipe. This profile includes an analysis of the recipe’s ingredients, relevant diets, allergens, nutrition, as well as tastes – sweet, sour, bitter, salty, savory — and now, spicy. Hundreds of thousands of recipes are currently i...
Comment - Like

My "Maine Morning" healthy cocktail...

jen c. posted an article on - Aug 27, 2011, 11:47 am
My “Maine Morning” healthy cocktail today: blueberries, cherries, avocado, chard, water, almond milk. Flowers courtesy of my parents on their morning walk. So sweet of them. 
Comment - Like

THE ANGRY THERAPIST: How do you know when you love someone?

jen c. posted an article on - Aug 26, 2011, 10:21 am
THE ANGRY THERAPIST: How do you know when you love someone?: theangrytherapist: Love is making a choice every single day, to either love or not love.  That’s it.  It’s that simple.  Either to continue the process or not. We fall in and out of love.  Even in relationships, especially in rel...
Comment - Like

(via Detox Foods | Detox smoothies - StumbleUpon) Skin...

jen c. posted an article on - Aug 26, 2011, 10:15 am
(via Detox Foods | Detox smoothies - StumbleUpon) Skin Saver Antioxidants in berries are known to help to fight wrinkles and other skin ageing signs.  Berries are also a great way to control blood sugar that can sabotage your complexion.  This smoothie also contains Omega 3, to fight inflammatio...
Comment - Like

Sheer brilliance, Brit! I can't wait to try...

jen c. posted an article on - Aug 26, 2011, 10:08 am
Sheer brilliance, Brit! I can’t wait to try these. brit: Let me just put it out there: I’m a “grab-and-go” fan when it comes to breakfast. For the past few months, I’ve been microwaving egg beaters and usually adding salsa on top. If I was in a hurry to get out the door, I’d sometimes ...
Comment - Like

THE ANGRY THERAPIST: The Power of Purpose

jen c. posted an article on - Aug 26, 2011, 10:01 am
THE ANGRY THERAPIST: The Power of Purpose: theangrytherapist: What if I told you that your life is bigger than you? That you are meant to do / change something. Just humor me. Close your eyes and believe for this second that you were meant to change the world in some way. What happens? If you trul...
Comment - Like

gorgeous… good night and sweet dreams everyone.

jen c. posted an article on - Aug 26, 2011, 12:46 am
gorgeous… good night and sweet dreams everyone.
Comment - Like

Thiel is working closely with the Seasteading Institute to build...

jen c. posted an article on - Aug 26, 2011, 12:40 am
Thiel is working closely with the Seasteading Institute to build these startup countries in international waters. He has invested $1.25 million to create what he sees as the next frontier. According to Thiel, a Libertarian, his islands will be instrumental in “experimenting with new ideas for gove...
Comment - Like

frankgruber: Bucket-O-Lobster (Taken with instagram) fresh...

jen c. posted an article on - Aug 24, 2011, 11:02 pm
frankgruber: Bucket-O-Lobster (Taken with instagram) fresh from the sea. my parents caught these yesterday (my dad is a lobsterman). 
Comment - Like

Photo

jen c. posted an article on - Aug 24, 2011, 10:58 pm

Comment - Like

"Mindfulness Rituals Ritual isn't about doing a routine mindlessly. It's a way of building something..."

jen c. posted an article on - Aug 23, 2011, 12:18 am
“ Mindfulness Rituals Ritual isn’t about doing a routine mindlessly. It’s a way of building something good into your life, so that you don’t forget what’s important. Done mindfully, a ritual can remind you to be conscious. Done mindlessly, a ritual is meaningless. ” - 9 Mindfulness Rit...
Comment - Like

Bhakti has been continually practiced for thousands of years,...

jen c. posted an article on - Aug 22, 2011, 6:33 pm
Bhakti has been continually practiced for thousands of years, with its full regalia of ancient texts, sages, saints, mystics, contemplatives, pilgrimage sites, a complex worldview and its ease of application so it will appeal to many. At the core of Bhakti is the notion that the fundamental principl...
Comment - Like

I took this yesterday… the stress is melting away...

jen c. posted an article on - Aug 20, 2011, 10:11 am
I took this yesterday… the stress is melting away already. (via Instagram)
Comment - Like

vhhho: This looks too healthy for my liking but damn it looks...

jen c. posted an article on - Aug 14, 2011, 11:38 pm
vhhho: This looks too healthy for my liking but damn it looks good. This is actually my favorite kind of lunch. 
Comment - Like

(via Instagram) Ahhhh. I love the air here.

jen c. posted an article on - Aug 14, 2011, 10:24 pm
(via Instagram) Ahhhh. I love the air here.
Comment - Like

If you are like me and often very busy or on the road, house...

jen c. posted an article on - Aug 14, 2011, 10:14 pm
If you are like me and often very busy or on the road, house plants either need to be hardy or they don’t stand a chance. Since house plants cannot talk, it’s sometimes tough to remember the last time they were cared for. Luckily, there now may be a solution that might be able to help, as The Bo...
Comment - Like

Skip The Unhealthy Aisle When a friend recently came over for...

jen c. posted an article on - Aug 9, 2011, 11:32 pm
Skip The Unhealthy Aisle When a friend recently came over for dinner, she asked me for a cookie. She was utterly shocked when I told her I didn’t have any cookies in my apartment. Not buying the unhealthy stuff not only saves you money, but it prevents you from eating it when you have the craving...
Comment - Like

jen c.'s Blogs:

jen c.'s Followers

jen c. is Following

Invite Your Friends

Invite your contacts to blogged from:
gmail yahoo