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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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September 9, 2019November 21, 2022

Bowen Technique – What is it and how does it work?

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by rochellein Health & Wellness

The Bowen Technique is a fairly well-accepted alternative therapy for pain relief. Through a process known as challenging muscles, pain is relieved by resetting the muscles to their natural position. Bowen is not intrusive, does not adjust any parts of the body by force and is useful for patients of any age and condition. Australian therapist Tom Bowen developed the technique in the 1950’s. Through the course of his treatments, he sensed vibrations in the muscles and their connecting tissues. By studying these tensions he determined locations to manipulate for effective pain relief. A typical Bowen treatment session requires the...

September 9, 2019November 21, 2022

Main Components to Change For a Plant-Based Smoothie

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by rochellein Drinks & Smoothies

If you were already on a healthy living track, and now you are going to a plant-based dietary plan, you may already be using smoothies. Smoothies have many benefits and can be adapted into your daily plant-based routine fairly easily. The key aspect to remember is that some smoothies, as they are, do not fit a plant-based plan. Here are some of the main components to change for a plant-based smoothie routine. Removing Dairy You may already know that dairy is an issue since it is not plant-based. Unfortunately, you may not know how to replace it in smoothies if...

September 8, 2019November 21, 2022

Using CBD for Self-Care

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by rochellein Health & Wellness

If you are a busy parent, teacher, or you simply have a heavy workload with a demanding schedule, it can be very difficult for you to take any sort of time for your own wellbeing. People who live very stressful lives will often neglect to do things like take showers, wash their face, or any other hygiene habits once they’ve become engulfed in whatever task may be holding up. A little self-care is always a good thing, and for fast easy solutions, CBD in some form can make a great companion for your self-care routine. Tincture After Work If you’ve...

September 8, 2019November 21, 2022

3 Hula Hoop Exercises to Try Out

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by rochellein Fitness

So, you have started considering hula hoops as part of a fitness option. You may have felt that this was a silly option when you first heard about it. As you have looked into it, you may have found that it can actually be very beneficial for your cardio, for your core, for muscles, and more. What you may not have found out yet, is which hula hoop exercises are available and which ones you should try out. Here are a few that you should try out in your routine and see how they work for you. Stretching Exercises One...

September 8, 2019November 21, 2022

5 Tips To Make Grocery Shopping Easier On A Clean Food Diet

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by rochellein Family Life, Shopping

The foods you eat and buy on a clean diet are very different from what you’ve probably been eating so far. So many of us are used to pantries, fridges and freezers slammed full of processed convenience foods and since those are off the menu, grocery shopping will become a very different experience. Here are a few tips to help make grocery shopping easier when you switch to a clean food diet. Shop Local Or Grow Your Own Produce When you eat clean a big part of your diet will be made up of produce. The best way to get...

September 8, 2019November 21, 2022

Ingredients For a Green Plant-Based Smoothie

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by rochellein Drinks & Smoothies

There are several ways you can boost your plant-based diets and smoothies are one of them. Unfortunately, many of the options out there are very fruit filled or sweet due to some other ingredient, like peanut butter for protein. There are very few options that incorporate the greens that you need for the day in an amount that works well for smoothies. Here are some ingredients that are not normally mentioned as part of green smoothies to give you a solid plant-based nutrient rich option. Wheatgrass Wheatgrass is one of the first ingredients you need to consider for a green...