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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

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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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oatmeal pumpkin cookies with cranberries

October 1, 2021November 17, 2022

Oatmeal Pumpkin Spice Cookies

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by rochellein Desserts, Seasonal

These Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal cookies are perfect for fall. They are packed with all of those warm spices that just make your house smell unbelievable. I love the fact that my house has smelled of nothing but pumpkin for the past few weeks 🙂 I had to adapt my original plan because I could not find pumpkin puree anywhere. Until I had the patience to make my own puree, I thought I would see how much fall flavor I can get into these Oatmeal Pumpkin Spice Cookies. Let me tell you…there is a lot of pumpkin flavor in these bad...

September 30, 2021November 16, 2022

How Can CBD Improve Your Health?

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by rochellein Health & Wellness

How Can CBD Improve Your Health? Disclosure ~ This post contains affiliate links. CBD oil can offer a variety of health benefits, ranging from easing pain and sore muscles to helping you sleep better. If you’re curious about what CBD can do for your health, read on to learn about the benefits of CBD oil. CBD oil, short for cannabidiol, is sourced from the cannabis plant. Typically, CBD oil is sourced from hemp plants, which have little to no THC. As THC is the compound responsible for marijuana’s psychoactive effects, the absence of significant THC removed the “high” effect from...

September 23, 2021November 16, 2022

Burn Fat with Hula Hoop Workouts

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by rochellein Health & Wellness

Fat Burning Hula Hoop Workout When you think of workout equipment, you likely think of yoga blocks or kettlebells. One thing you probably do not think about is the use of a hula hoop. The misconception is that a hula hoop is a children’s toy and just has no place in working out. The truth is, it can be a very effective tool for working out and can give you some really strong benefits. Here are a few of those benefits. Calorie Burn One of the first things you will notice when you start hula hooping is the calorie burn....

September 15, 2021November 17, 2022

Can You Vape CBD: A Closer Look Into Cannabidiol and Other Interesting Facts About It

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by rochellein Health & Wellness

Cannabidiol or CBD is a chemical found in Cannabis from which CBD vape juice is made. Over 80 chemicals, known as cannabinoids, have been identified in the Cannabis plant and for a long time THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol) was the most popular one. It was so until CBD went to a scene and got really popular in the past decade. Scientists found that CBD has proper health benefits and is a great substitute not just for nicotine but also for THC too. And it DOESN’T make you high! Recent studies have shown that CBD helps fight addiction to many other addictive substances,...

September 15, 2021November 16, 2022

It’s Time to Wake up to the Health Benefits of a Good Night’s Sleep

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by rochellein Health & Wellness

Health Benefits of a Good Night Sleep Disclosure – This post contains affiliate links. You have found a great workout routine. But if you neglect your sleep, you’re probably undoing all of that hard work. There are plenty of reasons why you shouldn’t be so quick to compromise a good night’s sleep. I’m pretty sure at some point in our lives we’ve all been caught in up in making a decision between watching “just one more” episode of our favorite series or actually getting some shut eye. So before you carry on with the “just one more won’t hurt” mentality,...

September 9, 2021November 16, 2022

Can Coffee Fight Signs of Aging?

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by rochellein Health & Wellness

Can Coffee Fight Signs of Aging? Source: Pixabay Are you concerned that your morning cup of coffee isn’t good for your health? If you are, you definitely aren’t alone. However, this shouldn’t be a concern you have. In fact, modern research has proven that drinking coffee can help you live longer. It also shows that caffeine may play a crucial role in slowing down the signs of aging. Believe it or not, the active ingredient found in coffee that most believe is a helpful stimulant, may also be a powerful and effective anti-aging substance. The benefits of caffeine go beyond...

September 6, 2021November 16, 2022

5 Things to Try to Help Ease Chronic Headaches

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by rochellein Health & Wellness

Dealing with chronic headaches can wreak havoc on your everyday life. The constant nature of this type of pain makes it one of the most debilitating conditions to have to deal with on an ongoing basis. While you may never be able to eliminate your pain completely, there are things that you can do to help to mitigate the inconvenience that chronic headaches bring. Here are five ways that you can ease the pain brought on by chronic headaches. 1. Get Enough Sleep There is no denying the strong correlation between a lack of sleep and chronic headaches. The average...

September 6, 2021June 10, 2022

Lower your Blood Pressure

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by rochellein Health & Wellness

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. He runs everyday, he meditates, eats all the right things. Even with all of these wonderful lifestyle choices, he struggles with high blood pressure. Here are some changes that has helped lower his blood pressure. That being said, with the help of natural foods, and...

September 3, 2021November 17, 2022

Natural Supplements to Help You Sleep

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by rochellein Health & Wellness

5 Natural Supplements to Help You Sleep There is nothing worse than tossing and turning in the middle of the night while chasing sleep. You are not alone if you are having problems with your sleep schedule, especially during this challenging time of a global pandemic and an uncertain economic climate. Fortunately, not all hope is lost if you are experiencing sleep problems. There is nothing wrong with taking supplements to help you sleep. These are some great longevity products. Here are some natural options to help you gain a better nights sleep. Melatonin One of the first supplements that...

August 31, 2021November 17, 2022

Black Seed Oil – A Natural Home Remedy For Almost Everything

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by rochellein Health & Wellness

Black Seed Oil – A Natural Home Remedy For Almost Everything Disclosure ~ This post contains affiliate links. Once upon a time in India, the whole medication system was depended upon the herbal products. Herbs were not only used to treat various malady but also for maintaining and improving general health. Even, in today’s era, if you visit to any remote village where the doctors are not readily available, you can find the people are depending on the herbs for their minor treatment. Interested in Black Seed Oil ? Check out why you should add Black Seed Oil to your shopping...

August 28, 2021November 17, 2022

How to Reduce Stress During Quarantine

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by rochellein Health & Wellness

From being stuck inside for many hours while also being quarantined-inside with the rest of the family to the unavoidable financial anxiety that is beginning to dawn on many of us due to the uncertainty of when this global pandemic will actually go away. A lot of worries are understandably starting to manifest among us and this has inevitably led to many folks feeling out of control and this can be very stressful. In the past months, many people have had to battle with changes in eating or sleeping patterns, homeschooling the children and focusing on work. It is however...

August 26, 2021November 18, 2022

Healthy Pumpkin Bread (Vegan)

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by rochellein Seasonal, Side Dishes

If you like pumpkin you will love this healthy pumpkin bread. This time of year is all about those warm spices. I love baking with pumpkin. It instantly makes me think of all of the wonderful holidays right around the corner. This vegan pumpkin bread recipe is a family favorite. It lasted 1 day in my house. Not only does this pumpkin bread taste amazing, you can eat it knowing it is packed with wholesome ingredients. My family has no idea that there are no added sugars and that they are eating cake made with whole wheat flour. A very...