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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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November 19, 2018November 22, 2022

Weightloss Help on Your Phone with Noom

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by rochellein Health & Wellness

Weight Loss Help Disclosure – This post contains affiliate links. Millions of people all over the world try to lose weight every year and fail. Trying to lose weight alone is hard. And it’s not like everyone can afford a personal coach to help them learn and carry through what’s needed to lose weight. Doing anything in life alone can be a struggle, but now you can get help right from your phone with Noom. We’ve all seen the diet program commercials on TV and in magazines, but those don’t work for everyone. Plus, in the spirit of keeping...

November 17, 2018November 22, 2022

Best Keto Snack Bars

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by rochellein Desserts

What are the Best Keto Snack Bars? Disclosure ~ This post contains affiliate links. Perfect Keto Bars are the only low-carb protein bars on the market that are actually optimized for a healthy ketogenic diet and are the best keto snack bars you will find. Unlike other bars, you won’t find cheap fillers, artificial ingredients, or added sugars and sugar alcohols of any kind. And, you also won’t see massive amounts of protein and a small amount of fat like your typical protein bars. Sometimes when on a low carb / keto lifestyle one can consume more protein than needed which...

November 16, 2018November 22, 2022

Instant Pot Keto Recipes

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by rochellein Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

Disclosure ~ This post contains affiliate links. Instant Pots are the new craze and even though it took me some time to jump on board, now that I have I am in total love! I honestly took my time because we live a low carb/keto lifestyle and I didn’t think there would be much one could make in an instant pot that we could eat. Well I was so wrong! No matter your diet preference, and instant pot is a must have! I finally decided on what instant pot it was I wanted to give a try and grabbed the...

November 15, 2018November 22, 2022

4 Crazy Things You Never Knew About Bed Bugs

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by rochellein Family Life

Image by Flickr Bed Bugs “Don’t let the bedbugs bite!” our Moms always told us when they tucked us in at night, little dreaming that one day we might well need to do exactly that. Unfortunately, not allowing bed bugs to bite you is far more difficult than you may suspect. As we transition from fall to winter bed bugs become increasingly common as they seek warmer climes to get away from the cold. The trouble with bed bugs is that they are so tiny and virtually impossible to detect visually, especially their eggs and their young (nymphs). They are...

November 8, 2018November 22, 2022

11 Ways To Feel Happier

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by rochellein Health & Wellness

One of the most important steps to feeling happier is to take personal responsibility. You are responsible for your own happiness. When you set out to find happiness and peace, the most significant part of your journey is to take responsibility for your emotions despite people’s negativity and unfavorable circumstances. This will make you realize a very important truth: you and only you are in control of your happiness. Humans are emotional beings. Our feelings are profound and we let emotions control and affect our judgment. When embarking on a quest for happiness, it’s important that you learn to practice...

November 8, 2018November 22, 2022

Women and Addiction

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by rochellein Health & Wellness

Addiction is not specific to gender. Both men and women are prone to the effects of substance abuse. When it comes to women, however, there are some differences in the addiction experience. Women may fall prey to drug use accidentally after a prescription or due to emotional issues. Men are more likely to become addicted because of their natural tendency to take risks. Women, interestingly, are less likely to become addicted to drugs in the first place. Once they do begin taking drugs, women become addicted more quickly. Increased fatalities may also occur in females. It is important to know...

November 7, 2018November 22, 2022

Meet Your Fitness Goals any Time of the Year with Help from Optimum Nutrition

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by rochellein Health & Wellness

Meet Your Fitness Goals Disclosure ~ This post was sponsored by Optimum Nutrition as part of an Influencer Activation and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. #OptimumNutritionAtWalmart #IC #ad Your fitness goals are personalized for you and reflect your lifestyle. Someone who isn’t very active might have a goal of wanting to develop a walking routine. Another might have more in depth goals that involve body building, or endurance training for a marathon. The point I want to talk about is this: no matter what your fitness goals or what time of the year it is, good...

November 6, 2018November 22, 2022

Blueberry and Strawberry Fruit Smoothie Bowl

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by rochellein Drinks & Smoothies

Fruit Smoothie Bowl Disclosure ~ This post contains yummy affiliate links. Summer might be over here in Minnesota, but I was just in Florida and you know that summer is basically year round there. No matter where you live, there is no reason one can’t enjoy a yummy fruit smoothie bowl, for breakfast, lunch or dessert. Blueberries are a great fruit to eat and even if you are living a low carb/keto lifestyle you can still eat a small amount of blueberries. They are packed with so many good health benefits that you might want to keep fresh or frozen...

November 3, 2018November 22, 2022

Best Keto Chocolate Frosty Recipe

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by rochellein Desserts

Keto Frosty Disclosure ~ This yummy post contains some yummy affiliates. Sometimes when one decides to do a huge change in their life, like starting a new “way of eating” to lose weight or take control of their health, it’s always hard to give up things you love. For me, it’s totally my sweets. I love my donuts and cookies. But, being a girl who has done the keto diet I have found many great recipes to replace some of my favorite things. But, am still always on the watch for new keto dessert recipes to add to my...

November 2, 2018November 22, 2022

Winter is on Her Way

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by rochellein Fitness

Winter And with winter comes the temptation to over-indulge, especially with Christmas just around the corner, and it definitely is the season to gain a few extra pounds – but with a little forward thinking and planning you can indulge a little more and still stay relatively healthy. Just like anything else you might do, a little planning can go a long way, and staying fit does not have to mean getting ready to go out on a cold morning to the gym. In fact, there is a whole bunch of apps that can help you to stay fit, and...

November 1, 2018November 22, 2022

The Keto Flu Explained

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by rochellein Health & Wellness

The Keto Flu Explained Disclosure ~ This post contains affiliate links. Congratulations on starting a new way of living! The most difficult part will soon be over. Any time we begin a new diet or habit we can expect a bit of discomfort. And, the keto diet is no exception. The keto flu. It is a real thing. It can happen when you drastically and suddenly remove carbs from your diet. Most people will experience some of the symptoms, and some people have been known to experience most of the symptoms. Either way, you need to know about it so...

October 31, 2018November 22, 2022

Why You Lose Weight On A Keto Diet

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by rochellein Health & Wellness

Why You Lose Weight On A Keto Diet Disclosure ~ This post contains affiliate links. “Regular” Diets Focus on Calories and Exercise The ‘regular’ way to lose weight over a long period of time is to reduce the number of calories you take in and increase the number of calories you use as fuel in your daily activity. Science has discovered that this actually doesn’t work as well as we would like it to, and that is because calorie counting does not address cravings nor does it offer guidance on what type of food to eat for long term weight...