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I am taking a different approach to my Blog this month. I am going to run a series on emotional wellness. To live a healthy life, we need to be healthy not only physically, but also emotionally. Being...

Ingredients

• 3 cups whole, raw almonds
• 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 1/2 tbsp granulated garlic powder
• 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
• 1/2 tsp sea salt

Directions

1. Preheat your ov
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I read it about, hear about it and wonder about it….Meditation. I know it is something that is good for you. But, I am just not sure…..Even though people rave about how it has changed their lives. I a...

We had one of those “What the Heck, Let’s Do It” days Saturday. At 2:00 in the afternoon, we decided to pack up the family and dogs, and head two hours north to spend some time with my husband’s famil...

“Live as if you are going to die tomorrow. Learn as if you are going to live forever.” — Mahatma Gandhi

Are you a lifelong learner? When was the last time you read a book for a reason other than plea...

A few weeks ago, Mark and I were out walking the dogs. I was looking at the neighbor’s garden instead of where I was going and I didn’t see the dog stop in front of me. I tripped over her and after mu...

It is that time of year – the time we all look forward to – harvesting our garden. But sometimes, we just have so much produce we don’t know what to do with it all.

One of the most prolific plants is...

All I was doing was sitting in a meeting. I started getting light headed and the next thing I knew, I was on the ground with my feet on a chair.

“I am ok, “ I said. “I think I just need something to ...

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  It’s that time of year….life just gets a bit more crazy — family gatherings, parties, shopping, school programs on top of all our other normal responsibilities. Though it is a fun time of the ye
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Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound pre cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 cups long-grain rice
• 1/4 teaspoon paprik
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Many of us are traveling this weekend and will be spending time with family. Staying on track with your workouts and healthy eating is always hard during holiday weekends and vacations.

Try these ide...