This Is The Real Good Life

04/20/2026

👋👋👋 I just dropped two more workshops - one on a serious topic and one just for fun scheduled before taking a summer break. Won't you join me?

May 2 - Reframing Body Image: Movement, Mindfulness, and Self-Care 9-10:30
I’ll do my regular thing (food + yoga), but we’ll also have by Lauren Kubik, LCSW, Owner of Supportive Solutions Counseling, LLC, on deck to help participants gain insight into common body image challenges and begin to shift toward a more compassionate and realistic perspective.

Register for the one: https://www.thisistherealgoodlife.com/shop/p/reframing-body-image

May 29 - Yoga + Food Workshop with Summer Camp Vibes 5:30 – 7:30
Before we go play outside all summer, let’s do one more round of yoga + food + time with friends, new and old! You’re welcome to bring a friend or come alone. It’ll be like summer camp where we have a new bestie by the end. (Oh!! Maybe I’ll bring supplies from friendship bracelets! 🙂)

Register for this one: https://www.thisistherealgoodlife.com/shop/p/summer-camp-workshop

Both take place at my west side homebase, Tosa PT & Wellness. See you there!

Before we go play outside all summer, let’s do one more round of yoga + food + time with friends, new and old on Friday, 5/29.

03/25/2026

Hey there! 👋👋👋

Sorry it’s been a minute but I’m putting most of my energy in Substack and (desperately, not very successfully) being offline.

I’m back today thou cuz this recipe deserves a place on all timelines! Soft, pillowy gnocchi meets a buttery, garlicky tomato sauce in this ridiculously delicious dish that feels fancy but comes together with minimal effort. Yes please!!

https://therealgoodlife.substack.com/p/tomato-and-spinach-gnocchi


Find the full recipe over on Substack.

03/05/2026

I’m setting the table for something special on March 20, and I’d love for you to be there!

My next Yoga + Food event is bound to be the happiest of hours as we recenter before spring break and Easter season. Come for the chill yoga and delicious desserts, stay for a potentially new-to-you version of meditation and nourishing meal with new friends that will make your heart sing!

https://www.thisistherealgoodlife.com/shop/p/gathering-for-good-cf457

03/04/2026

Unpopular opinion: I think its hogwash folks are letting Claude tell them what’s for dinner. C’mon guys, it’s not that hard.

In this week’s newsletter, I’ve given you four different formulas to keep this IRL activity mostly IRL or at least DBRL (done by real humans). Let’s wait for the robots that can do the chopping and the dishes. THEN I’ll be on board.

Link in bio, stories, etc.

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02/25/2026

As I prep for a post on on how to make dinner without AI, I realize we need to talk about stocking the kitchen first. And where do we stock up?

COSTCO!!

It’s not breaking news to say Costco can be a lifesaver. I mean, where else can you buy car tires, a new TV, and a 50-pound bag of sugar all at the same place where you get a hot dog and a soda for $1.50? Bonus - they switched to Coca Cola products in 2025 AND are acting on the right side of history.

I’ve listed out the departments as they are found in my store. Step one of a smooth grocery visit - a well-organized list!

Read on and let me know - what else would you add?

Costco can be horribly overwhelming if you go in without a plan. Here is a list of things we think are definitely worth the membership.

02/20/2026

has never steered me wrong before and this new book I have of hers has been spot on so far.

We’ve already discussed the mint brownies. Also made donuts (twice as they were quickly requested for a school Valentine’s Day party contribution after my initial experiment), and pecan bars that got snarfed faster than I could cut them. In short, if you like to bake and like her blog, Sally’s Baking 101, is definitely worth adding to your shelf.

02/18/2026

Here’s to one more week of disassociation through the Olympics where everyone cheers on everyone else, mental health is a top priority, and chanting “USA! USA! USA” doesn’t make your belly hurt.

Party theme ideas over on Substack! (Link in stories and bio.)

Go sports!

02/05/2026

Hey there! So this week's newsletter with an ode to pudding cups seems to have really struck a cord. It's gotten more engagement than any other post I've written in its first 24 hours.

Yeh, I don't get it either, but hey - here it is if you want in on the fun. (Just click "no thanks" if you don't want to sign up yet.) Why do you think this post resonates?

https://therealgoodlife.substack.com/p/how-my-love-of-junk-food-improves

01/27/2026

Did you see?? Women In The Field is proud to announce the re-branded launch of the organization formerly known as Let’s Talk Womxn.

Originally founded in 2021 as part of a national collective of women-owned food businesses, the group has grown into a vital networking, exposure, and community-building platform for women-owned culinary businesses in Milwaukee.

How can you support this vital corner of our local economy? By enjoying a delicious dinner! (Rough job, but somebody's gotta do it!) Once again, members will put out a delish spread at this year's Women's Month Dinner on March 11, 2026 at . Tickets are on sale now!!

Enjoy hand-passed appetizers, specialty beverages, savory cuisines, and beautiful desserts from over a dozen women owned restaurants plus music and entertainment.

Tickets and details are live at the Eventbrite link right ⤵️ and on our new website www.womeninthefieldmke.com!

https://bit.ly/4k7ruS3

P.S. 📣📣📣 to for sponsoring this event and for giving the organization the most perfect brand identity. I mean, for real thou...

01/15/2026

We've got another yoga + food opportunity for you and this time it also raises money for a good cause, FoodRight!

Sunday, January 25th 9 - 11am
FoodRight Teaching Kitchen - 2323 N Commerce St, Milwaukee

FoodRight empowers young people, mostly from MPS schools, with culinary and gardening education, teaching them to make healthy, whole-food meals from scratch. https://www.foodright.org/

$30 from each ticket sold will go towards this important program!

We'll do restorative yoga, eat a lovely brunch, and you might make a new friend or two. Fun, right?

Children aged 14 and up are welcome.

Please note: You will need to bring your own yoga mat. If you don’t have one, please contact Maggie to see if we can find one to borrow.

https://www.thisistherealgoodlife.com/shop/p/gathering-for-good