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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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August 23, 2018November 23, 2022

4 Ways to Have a Successful Halloween

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by rochellein Shopping

Halloween is a unique holiday because everyone young and old loves participating in the traditions of the season. The freedom to dress up, spooky decorations, and sweets galore are enough to get anyone excited. As summer comes to a close and the weather starts to drop, consider these tips to make this Halloween the most successful yet. Scope out the best neighborhoods All neighborhoods are not treated equally on this holiday. If you want to maximize your scares and screams, you have to find the prime streets to walk. There are always people willing to go all out on this...

August 22, 2018November 23, 2022

Get Full Mind and Body Health with Momental

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by rochellein Health & Wellness

Disclosure ~ This is a sponsored post on behalf of Momental Momental understands that no matter how much you exercise, lack of good nutrition will put a snag in your health goals. So they researched and tested until they succeeded in creating products so users achieve optimum energy, mental clarity, and physical performance. What make Momental’s nutritional products different from average nutritional supplements? It’s quality. Whole foods that are clean, effective and provide the most nutrition possible. They use no fillers, chemicals, or fake ingredients. Formulated with herbal nutrients, Mind, is one of Momental’s two nutritional products. It’s...

August 14, 2018November 23, 2022

BACK TO SCHOOL AND UP TO SPEED

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by rochellein Parenting

Disclosure ~ This is a sponsored post brought to you by Boys and Girls Clubs of America STEMming the tide of summer learning loss Kids are heading back to class for the new school year, but will your child be up to speed with his or her peers? Or, will the summer “brain drain” have taken its toll? Just how bad is the summer slide? On average, students lose the equivalent of one month’s worth of learning over the summer. It’s more pronounced for math than for reading, and it gets worse as students get older. What’s more,...

August 10, 2018November 23, 2022

Keto Watermelon Cupcakes

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by rochellein Desserts

Keto Watermelon Cupcakes Disclosure ~ This post contains affiliate links. Summer is in full swing and here in Minnesota and that means spending time by the lake or on the lake. Cook outs, picnics, bike rides, and more. Gathering people together to enjoy food, of all kinds. Like watermelon, berries, summer desserts, cold salads, BBQ and all the YUM we like to enjoy in the warmer months. But, we are actually in what I like to call the downswing. That is because even though our days might still be nice, it’s this time of year that the nights start to...

June 22, 2018November 23, 2022

Blackberry Vanilla Bubble Tea

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by rochellein Drinks & Smoothies

Disclosure ~ This post contains affiliate links. When you click an affiliate link, at no additional cost to you I might earn a small commission so I can buy some Bubble Tea too! Thanks! Looking for a sweet yet refreshing drink to enjoy while hanging out in the sun this summer? Have you ever tried bubble tea? I hadn’t until just recent and am in love with the fun of this beverage. Are you wondering just what Bubble Tea is ? Bubble Tea is a Taiwanese tea type drink invented in the 1980’s in Tainan and Taichung. The recipes contain...

June 8, 2018November 17, 2022

Best Essential Oils for a Beach Day

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by rochellein Shopping

Beach Day Disclosure ~ Post may contain affiliate links. Being able to spend the day at the beach is such a treat, but it does require some planning to make sure you have a great time while there and after you’ve left. The beach environment can be harsh on skin and hair, and while most people do not associate bugs with the beach, they are always surprised to find the occasional swarm or irritating pest. Prepare for your next beach day with essential oils that will help keep your mind off the sun, bugs and any discomfort and let you...

April 19, 2018November 23, 2022

Acai Bowl with Fruits

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by rochellein Desserts, Side Dishes

Disclosure ~ This post contains affiliate links. At no additional cost to you, when you click a link I earn a tiny commission so I can buy a coffee for my very own! 🙂 Thanks! Are you looking for something new and yummy to try. Love fruit, but just never know what to do with it to make it fun and exciting to eat. Maybe trying to get your kids to eat a bit healthier and need to trick them into eating “good for them” foods by making things look fun. Fruit is very healthy (in moderation) and this...

March 20, 2018November 23, 2022

Keto Blueberry Yogurt Bites

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by rochellein Breakfast

Disclosure ~ We use affiliate links in our posts and wanted to let you know that if you click one, we might make a few pennies for our coffee fund. Thanks! Life gets so busy sometimes and we start choosing unhealthy snacks when we are busy and on the go. Making healthy treats and snacks ahead of time can help you make better choices. I keep these handy all the time, and when I make them I use the keto/low carb ingredients as we really monitor our carbs here. I also don’t eat much sugar as it takes...

March 8, 2018November 23, 2022

Fresh Chia Seed Pudding

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by rochellein Breakfast, Desserts

I love eating healthy but sometimes it’s not as easy as I would like. That is why I love to do a little prep here and there so when I am in a hurry I can know that what I grab quick, isn’t going to start my day off on the wrong foot. Eating a breakfast that is healthy, and filling is key when you are a busy gal like me. I love filling my tummy with yummy goodness like this chia seed pudding. This is great not only for breakfast, but any time of the day. Even as a...

March 2, 2018November 23, 2022

5 Steps To Maximize Your Health

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by rochellein Health & Wellness

Surprisingly, there are many things in our everyday lives that we get exposed to that can be harmful to our health in the long term. Yes, it may take a little drive and willpower to cut these things out of our lives, but the fact of the matter is that we will feel a whole lot better for doing so. With this in mind, check out my list of the top 5 things to minimize in your life if you want to maximize your health. Carbohydrates If you take a peek at some of my other...

March 1, 2018November 23, 2022

Easy Ways to Detox Your Home

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by rochellein Home and Garden

Disclosure ~ Affiliate links may be used in our posts from time to time. A small (very small) commission might be made if you are so kind as to click our links and shop. Thanks 🙂 Can you feel and smell that spring in the air? Get ready, it’s time to detox your home. The number of toxic products that we have in the home quickly adds up, a lot of times without you even realizing it. As we use these products on a day to day basis, we also increase the toxins that are floating around our house...

January 28, 2018November 18, 2022

Baked Salmon Over Asparagus

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by rochellein Dinner

Baked Salmon Over Asparagus Disclosure ~ This post contains affiliate links. One of my husbands favorite foods is fish. I am sorta the, I can take it or leave it kinda girl. I do however love my fresh caught northern right from our dock. Living on a lake has great advantages as far as feeding yourself goes. Seems no matter the day, if one really is yearning for a fish dinner we can go out and bring back either northern, or walleye right from our own lake. Love that! But, another favorite fish is wild caught salmon, which of...