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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 12, 2018November 23, 2022

How to Calculate Net Carbs

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by rochellein Health & Wellness

Calculating Net Carbs on a Keto or Low Carb Lifestyle Disclosure ~ This post contains awesome affiliate links! On any low-carb diet, you will be reducing your net carb gram intake. It is important that you understand how to actually count net carbs. First, net carbs are simply the grams of total carbohydrates in a portion of food minus its grams of fiber. Because fiber is a carbohydrate that your body cannot digest, it does not raise your blood sugar levels or trigger an insulin response. I have heard many people say things like, Oh I eat low carb,...

October 11, 2018November 23, 2022

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

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by rochellein Side Dishes

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Disclosure ~ This post contains awesome affiliate links to products I recommend. When I was a kid I can count on one hand the number of times I saw asparagus on our dining table. I didn’t even know what it was until I met my now husband and he asked me to get some at the store one day. Back in the day when he ate the kind that comes in a can. Yikes, never knew there was such a thing. Nor did I know anything about asparagus recipes or how to make it as an...

October 10, 2018November 23, 2022

How Do I Know I’m In Ketosis

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by rochellein Health & Wellness

How Do I Know I’m In Ketosis? Disclosure ~ This post contains affiliate links. You are on the ketogenic diet. You are beyond the initial symptoms that come from transitioning into a new diet. You think you are in ketosis, but how do you know for sure? There are some naturally occurring physical symptoms that you can use to tell that you are in ketosis because you will feel different. Remember, your body is depending on fat for fuel. This includes dietary fats like oils and fatty meats, but it also includes the extra fat you are carrying...

October 9, 2018November 23, 2022

Three Ways Food Can Fight Against Toxic Stress

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by rochellein Health & Wellness

Toxic stress creates a number of problems with your physical and mental well being. And, even afterward, you may still have lingering symptoms. Luckily, you aren’t without hope. There are things you can do ensure the impact is lessened. Food and nutrition is one of those. We’re sharing 3 ways food can fight against toxic stress. Recognizing Toxic Stress Toxic stress is caused by abuse, neglect, and instability in the home. It could be your caregiver was emotionally or physically abusive. Or it happens when a parent suffers from mental illness or substance abuse. Even traumatic experiences such as a...

October 5, 2018November 23, 2022

The Health Benefits of Going Keto

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by rochellein Health & Wellness

The Health Benefits Of Going Keto Disclosure ~ This post contains affiliate links. If you have been wondering about the keto way of living, let me shed some light for you. There are many health benefits experienced by those on the ketogenic diet. The basis of the diet is that it is designed to get a certain response from the body. Those on the keto diet eat normal amounts of protein, higher amounts of fat, and they keep their carbohydrate intake very low, generally 20 grams of carbs or less. Because carbohydrate intake is low, the blood sugar (glucose) level...

October 3, 2018November 23, 2022

What is the Keto Diet

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by rochellein Health & Wellness

Keto Diet Lifestyle Disclosure ~ This post contains affiliate links. I am sure you have seen all over the internet people talking about the Keto Diet. So, that leaves many people sitting and wondering, what is the keto diet? Maybe this can help you understand more on what the keto diet is. Keep up with Living Smart Girl over the next 30 days as I give you all the in’s and out’s of how you can live a keto lifestyle. The Keto Diet (ketogenic diet) is a low-carb, high-fat diet. As a diet plan, it shares many of the...

October 2, 2018November 23, 2022

Erase Belly Fat with Green Smoothie Recipes

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by rochellein Drinks & Smoothies

Green Smoothie Recipes Disclosure ~ This post contains affiliate links. As a woman ages there is nothing more stubborn (or so it seems) than belly fat. Every woman, no matter who you are or what exercise you do, or what you eat, you will deal with stubborn belly fat. It’s just a fact of life. But, just because it’s a fact of life doesn’t mean we have to put up with it, right? Do you wanna know how you can lose belly fat by drinking? Well, now I know what you are thinking, how can drinking help me lose belly...

October 2, 2018November 23, 2022

The Most Romantic Things To Do In The Philippines

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by rochellein Travel

If you are heading to the Philippines, then its best you have a list of things you plan to do when you arrive. It will enable you to enjoy life to the fullest as you spend time away from home. The Philippines features hundreds of islands and massive water bodies with crystal clear waters. The lush vegetation is also inviting. Everything is perfect as it should be. However, if you are visiting to take advantage of the offerings of the Philippines, here are romantic things you can do. 1. Go shopping If you are a shopaholic, then it’s obvious you...

September 28, 2018November 23, 2022

Your Child Was Diagnosed with Diabetes: Now What?

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by rochellein Parenting

You can’t quite believe this happened, but your child was recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Now, you are understandably scared, exhausted, worried about what the future will bring and filled with questions. Sadly, you are not alone in your situation; approximately 1.25 million children and adults in the U.S. have type 1 diabetes, and about 193,000 people under the age of 20 are estimated to have diabetes, or about .24 percent of the young population. While there is definitely a learning curve for you and your child in relation to type 1 diabetes, it is manageable. For example, the following tips...

September 25, 2018November 23, 2022

Best Homemade Skillet Apple Crisp for Fall

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by rochellein Desserts

Disclosure ~ This post contains affiliate links that when clicked I might earn a small commission from your purchase at no additional cost to you. Thanks Mmmmmm, can you smell that. Fall is in the air, leaves are turning colors and slowing making their way off the trees and to the ground, days are shorter, nights are cooler and apples are in full bloom. When fall hits, it’s my favorite time for baking and using the fall harvest to do just that. Nothing says fall better, to me, than a homemade skillet apple crisp. YUM!! Fresh from the trees, to...

September 14, 2018November 23, 2022

Paleo Chocolate Chip Scones

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by rochellein Desserts

Disclosure ~ This post contains affiliate links. Being healthy isn’t just a state of mine, or spending hours in the gym, or on the trail. It’s keeping what goes in your body healthy too. But, that doesn’t mean one has to give up yummy foods! Nope, I am a firm believer in eating what a person wants, within reason. I know for many that doesn’t work, and there are so many new “ways of eating” out there today that many will stay away from the things they love because they have this fear of it not being healthy for...

August 24, 2018November 23, 2022

How technology has helped, not hindered, modern romance

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by rochellein Family Life

Almost everything in our society has changed in the past fifty years and dating is no exception. With the introduction of technology and social media, we are more connected than ever before. But have we lost the real meaning of ‘romance’? We have all heard stories from our grandparents about how they met their respective spouses and we listen, enrapt, to how they met at local dances, dressed to the nines, boys standing on the doorstep of their girl’s house, making small talk with her father. We imagine our elders with bright eyes, ready to spend one evening with their loved ones,...