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Starting a Business in New Hope, PA

When I first started my small business in New Hope, PA, I was excited but also nervous. I knew it would be a challenge to create something new in a small town with a tight-knit community. Being a bit of a transplant, I wondered how this would all fair. But I also knew that it…

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The Joy of Cooking with Kids: Make Your Own Granola with Your Child

Making granola at home with your young child can be a fun and educational activity that not only provides a tasty treat but also fosters valuable skills and memories. In this article, we will explore the benefits of making granola with your child and provide some tips to make the experience as enjoyable as possible….

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Health Benefits of Granola

Granola is a popular breakfast food that is often praised for its delicious taste and convenience. However, store-bought granolas can be high in added sugars, unhealthy fats, and artificial ingredients. By making your own granola at home with all-natural, healthy ingredients, you can enjoy a range of health benefits. Here are a few reasons why…

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7 Tips to Get Back in Shape After a Baby

Walking on the DNR Canal There are a few things that happened to me after I had my daughter. Of course the overwhelming feeling of love and devotion. A very close second was the most intense exhaustion I have ever experienced. Because of this, I felt like I had no choice but to be in…

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Clean Eating Made Easy

“A healthy outside starts from the inside” Robert Urich. When you first get started eating clean, you have two options. You can go cold turkey and give up all the junk food, sugar, processed food etc. all at once, or you can opt for a more gradual change. There are advantages and disadvantages to each…

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Lower your Blood Pressure

They call it the silent killer. And it is. There are no symptoms for heart failure. We all know the obvious things. WE have to eat right, don’t smoke, exercise, manage stress. I know that sometimes even when you do all of these things, it still can be a constant struggle. My husband for instance….

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9 Tips for Starting a Plant Based Diet

Tips for Starting a Plant Based Diet “Healthy eating is a way of life, so it’s important to establish routines that are simple, realistically, and ultimately livable.” Arthur Agatston I began a plant based diet about 5 years ago and took it even more seriously after I had my daughter. It started slowly, very much…

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Paleo Blueberry Muffins

This paleo blueberry muffin recipe is gluten free, dairy free, and low carb. I have made these for people without any diet restrictions and they absolutely love them. The almond flour keeps these muffins nice and moist, and lets be honest…who doesn’t love blueberry muffins?! They are perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert. Jump to…

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Vegan Blueberry Crisp

This vegan blueberry crisp is an incredibly easy to execute, delicious dessert. This recipe is so wholesome, I would even eat it for breakfast. It is packed with oats, whole wheat flour, and of course…blueberries! Jump to Recipe This Vegan Blueberry Crisp is great for when you are craving something sweet.Which if you are anything…

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Vegan Boston Baked Beans

This quarantine has my family eating a lot of beans. So i have been trying new ways to prepare them. So I decided to make Vegan Boston Baked Beans. I was watching Mythical Kitchen last night, and they were showing all the fun ways to eat beans during this pandemic. They did shakshuka, black bean…

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Whole Wheat Pita Bread

This is a very simple whole wheat pita recipe. If you are a beginner in the world of bread making, do not be intimidated. It really is that easy. Jump to Recipe After you mix in the wet ingredients and the flour, you want to knead it for about five minutes on a floured surface….

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Whipped Almond Vegan Ricotta

I love this Vegan almond whipped ricotta cheese recipe. It is incredibly simple to make, and is useful with so many meals. As you can see it tastes awesome on toast with some avocado. I have also used it for many appetizer like pesto pinwheels, or yummy Italian dishes like baked ziti. Jump to Recipe…

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Overnight Oats with Chia Seeds

I recently came across a great overnight oats with chia seed recipe and thought I would share it. It is an awesome spin on your regular breakfast My family eats oats every morning. We vary it with different toppings and spreads. Jump to Recipe Ingredients 1/2 cup non dairy milk of choice. I use…

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The Best BBQ Sauce

So the nice weather is here and that means one amazing thing. Barbecue! Which of course stems from a wonderful sauce/ marinade. I have just the thing. A million times better than store bought and packed with flavor. This sauce is rich, robust, a bit spicy…and goes great on EVERYTHING! Jump to recipe There are…

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Weight Loss Strategies with Mindful Eating

Effective Weight Loss Strategies: Mindful Eating Weight Loss Strategies From the countless trips to the gym to cutting back on the amount and kind of food to consume, losing weight has never been an easy journey hence the need to adopt a sustainable and weight loss technique that can effectively do the task. Several weight…

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October 20, 2019November 19, 2022

Even Cartman is Going Plant Based

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by rochellein Health & Wellness

“I thought you guys were all trying to force me to eat healthy, but I’ve learned that a lot of this stuff is made in a factory and processed with tons of salt just like all my favorite foods! SpaghettiOs, Rice-A-Roni. Here I was thinking what you wanted was stuff from a farmers market. I just didn’t want my food to change. School cafeteria meat is just processed crap that comes in a box, and this is just processed crap that comes in a box. I don’t have a problem with it. All I wanted was to be able to...

October 18, 2019November 19, 2022

Common Injuries Due To Running

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by rochellein Fitness

Usually, if you are an avid runner at one time or another you will develop an injury of some sort. There are many different techniques and treatments you can use to avoid injury when running. Using holistic treatments like acupuncture can be very effective when trying to fix these injuries. If you are looking for a great deal on this type of treatment, be sure to research to see if there are any Special Massage Packages offered in your area. The following are a few of the most common types of running injuries. Runner’s Knee If you are experiencing a...

October 17, 2019November 19, 2022

100% Whole Wheat Bread

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by rochellein Side Dishes

I am not a fancy baker. I was not raised in a family where my mom taught me how to knead dough. Luckily, I have a bread machine-yay! So it is nearly impossible to find a tasty bread that is 100% whole wheat. Most 100% whole wheat bread is super dense and let’s face it, unpleasant. I finally found a great recipe that doesn’t taste like health food bread. My whole family loves it. And the best part is that you can personalize it in so many ways. I love bread machines, but there are some flaws with mine. The...

October 16, 2019November 19, 2022

Vegan Tofu Ricotta

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by rochellein Lunch, Side Dishes

Jump to recipe. The one thing that I miss after I went plant based is…cheese! Seriously, my last meal would consist of nothing but bread, wine and cheese. Maybe nachos too, I’ll have to think on that one. Ingredients 1 pound extra firm tofu 1/4 cup nutritional yeast 2 teaspoons grape-seed oil handful of fresh basil(preferred). Or tablespoon dried basil ½ squeezed lemon Salt to taste 1 teaspoon dijon mustard 1 garlic clove Directions Just blend it. I use a food processor. This recipe totally feeds my cheese craving. It is creamy, savory and delicious. The nutritional yeast gives it...

October 16, 2019November 17, 2022

3 Home Maintenance Tasks You Probably Aren’t Doing

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by rochellein Family Life

You dust, you scrub, you mow the lawn–owning a home can certainly seem like a full-time responsibility. It’s easy for some home maintenance tasks to be forgotten. Between all of your other obligations in life, it’s easy to forget about cleaning out the dryer vent (as in, the actual vent itself) or draining the sediment from your water heater. But if you need Water Heater Repair Services, this is also a great option. To help you stay on track and keep your home in tip-top shape, here’s a look at some of the most important, yet commonly overlooked, home maintenance...

October 14, 2019November 19, 2022

The Dos and Don’ts of Going on a Detox Cleanse

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by rochellein Health & Wellness

When it comes to cleansing our body of toxins, detoxing often comes up as a popular option. Like we previously discussed here on Living Smart Girl, it is often done for weight loss purposes. These detoxes also come in many forms — from simple juice cleanses, or trying digestit colon cleanses, or to more restrictive diets that cut out sugars. And while all these sound simple enough, detoxing is not something you can usually just jump into like other diets, especially if you’ve never done it before. In order to reap its full benefits and ensure your body still gets the...

October 14, 2019November 19, 2022

Vegan Red Lentil Curry

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by rochellein Lunch

Jump to recipe I was staring at a can of coconut milk and a bag of lentils in my pantry for weeks and finally decided to go for it. The weather was finally perfect for a heart warming bowl of curry. The aroma alone makes you wanna curl up on the couch. What I love about making curry is the layering of flavor. It tastes complex, but it is deceptively simple. You literally put all the ingredients in one pot and let it cook… and the best part, it tastes even better the next day. Ingredients 2 tablespoons coconut oil...

October 10, 2019November 19, 2022

How to Select the Best Alcohol Rehab Facility

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by rochellein Health & Wellness

If you’re struggling with a substance abuse issue, then you know how much of an effect it can have on you mentally, emotionally, and physically. It can also take a toll on the people you love and care about. And this is why it’s so important that you seek help. Specifically, it’s essential that you get help from professionals who understand what you’re going through and can offer solutions. Here are a few things that you should look for in an alcohol rehab facility. Longevity There are several alcohol rehab facilities that claim to be revolutionary. They often stress the...

October 10, 2019November 19, 2022

Tips for Cooking with CBD Oil

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by rochellein Health & Wellness

There are literally thousands upon thousands of brands of cooking oil that you can use for cooking your food. In recent years people have been trying to find healthy sources of oil to use for cooking because of the makeup that some oils have which causes them to change to unsafe compounds during the heating process. Healthier options for cooking oils have gone so far as to incorporate CBD into them for the benefit of the consumer, but you might be wondering how to cook with CBD oil. The following article will share a few tips on cooking with CBD...

October 9, 2019November 19, 2022

Taste the Rainbow

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by rochellein Health & Wellness

It is important to eat your veggies… yes, it’s true. But it’s also important to have a variety in your diet too. There is a rainbow of nutritional benefits in eating all the colors that nature has to offer. The nutritional value of all these colors are a big thank you to phytonutrients, which is a fancy word for all the thousands of chemicals found in our fruits and vegetables. Don’t worry, these are the good for you, natural kind of chemicals. They provide powerful antioxidants that help reduce the risk of heart disease, and several types of cancers. So...

October 7, 2019November 19, 2022

Hemp Crusted Tofu

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by rochellein Dinner, Lunch

Skip to recipe So, I saw this recipe on the youtube channel Lauren Toyotas Hot for Food. I’m obsessed with her videos. She takes vegan food and makes it relatable to the masses They are crunchy, flavorful, versatile…and of course delicious! I’ve used this recipe for tacos, stir fries, “fish sticks”, burritos, you name it. Serve it with the dip of your choice. Tastes great with hot sauce, hummus, or salsa. Ingredients 1 brick of firm tofu 1/2 cup whole wheat bread crumbs 1/2 cup hemp hearts 2 tsp chili powder 2 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp sea salt 1/2...

September 30, 2019November 19, 2022

Heart Healthy Smoothie Recipe

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by rochellein Drinks & Smoothies

ONLY 4 INGREDIENTS 1 beet 1 frozen banana (you can you fresh too) I cup of spinach (or kale) 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk ( give or take, based on preference) Directions Wash and peel beet. Cut up in pieces Cut up banana Measure out a cup of greens Measure out your unsweetened nondairy milk Throw everything in a blender. I personally use the NutriBullet Enjoy!!! The almighty beet. You either love them or hate them. Personally I like them…I eat them raw. My husband on the other hand has a few choice words about the beet. This...