45
Well, I am 45 today. It feels weird. My son, for 7 or 8 years, thought I was 32. It was only when he hit 20 that he said to himself “whoa mom must be more than 32!” he was telling that story to his wife as we made plans for my party this weekend, […]
Banana Cream Pie, Kinda…
I love pie, but I cannot in good conscience very often eat all the things that are in pie. I started doing this, it is incredibly delicious, has protein and filling fiber, and a serving of fruit, all for about 200 calories! Use 1/2 cup vanilla Greek yogurt, 1/2 banana, 1 graham cracker, and a […]
Eat With Your Hands!
Not literally, not for everything, that could get quite messy! Look at your hands when making your plate of food. Your palm is about the right size for a serving of protein. Make a fist, then make another one, that is about the right size for your servings of fruits and vegetables. Make a fist […]
Chocolicious!
There is nothing that comforts me after a stressful day like just a bit of dark chocolate, melting slowly on my tongue. Sometimes for a treat a dark chocolate covered espresso bean has so much wow factor, it feels like a big indulgence. Have you ever wondered what the facts are? Chocolate is healthy, chocolate […]
What Does The Coffee You Drink Say About Your Personality?
What Does The Coffee You Drink Say About Your Personality? This made me laugh a lot, although my own coffee choice is not listed. If yours is not listed make a guess, for myself I chose somewhere between Americano and Espresso, I drink coffee plain, strong, no frills. This can make for a good laugh […]
Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy is the practice of using essential oils for healing. They can produce feelings of calm, decrease anxiety, help with relaxation, flu symptoms, and even improve stress. If you intend to sniff your way healthy it may be a good idea to visit a trained therapist, who can recommend oils for your particular needs and […]
Food To Cleanse Colon
We all keep hearing about doing regular bowel cleansing, but maybe you are not ready for that kind of commitment. Or perhaps you just finished one, you did not like it, and you want to keep that area of your body as clean as possible, just regular maintenance. There are certain foods and herbs that […]
Children
The things that children remember are never what we, as parents and grandparents, aunts and uncles, think they will remember. Things like eating cucumbers and tomatoes right out of the garden, playing tag at sunset, playing with waterguns in the house the day before we pulled the old carpet out, picking raspberries right off the […]
Good and Evil
Good and Evil. There are so many conflicting opinions on good and evil, some people say evil does not exist. Evil, wickedness, malignancy of thought – it is known by many terms, and it does exist, strongly in fact, and stronger by the day. Goodness, virtue, love, honesty, these things exist as well, and are our […]
Uses of Coconut Oil
Uses of Coconut Oil. This is a great quick-look poster with a few of the many things you can do with that coconut oil you bought that’s just sitting around. It is not appropriate for high-heat cooking, other than that, at my house we use it for everything. Oil pulling, teeth brushing, hair frizz, baking, sauteing, […]
Benefits of Bee Pollen
Benefits of Bee Pollen: Bee pollen is food for baby bees, it is made by bees, and is a dynamic foodstuff rich in protein, amino acids, vitamins, and folic acid. It is available at health food stores, some larger grocery chains, and online, you could also contact a local beekeeper. It is available in its […]
Creative Tendencies
Creative Tendencies. Whenever we bring up creative efforts it seems like I hear much more of what people cannot do, or what they wish they were doing, than real efforts. I have been guilty of this myself. My sister is a fantastic painter, she is the artistic one in our family, so when I think of […]
Saving My Own Life
Saving my own life. I do realize that sounds a bit dramatic, after all, Fibromyalgia doesn’t kill people. It does, however, ruin your life in a lot of ways. I often compare it to being a battered woman, you never know what kind of a day you’re going to have. You live in fear, unable […]
I AM
I am a glorious mixture of many different elements that contrive to make me an amazing and wonderful person. I am a work in progress. I am funny, kind, a dreamer, creative, silly, generous, and so very many things! Whenever you have a day that brings you a little down, look at this poster and […]
Fruity Ice
You were smart enough to buy a bunch of lovely fresh fruit on sale, but for one reason or another you haven’t been home to eat it all and you don’t want it to be wasted. You can place pieces of fresh fruit into an ice tray, add water, and freeze! These delectable little ice […]
Health Benefits of Massage
Do you know the health benefits of massage? Getting a massage is extremely relaxing, and something that makes us feel ultra pampered and special. Massage is also beneficial to health, and is a proven treatment for many ailments and diseases. Massage is a general term for pressing, rubbing, and manipulation of the skin, muscles, ligaments, […]
Dr.Oz newest weight loss Product: Garcinia Cambogia
Garcinia Cambogia is one of the hottest diet products on the market today. According to the Dr. Oz show and the people who sell it, there is an HCA extract from the garcinia plant, also known as tamarind, that blocks fat and suppresses appetite. HCA suppresses appetite by increasing serotonin levels, making you feel happier […]
The Mini-Reward System
Several people have asked me about my mini-reward system, usually when that happens I find it helpful to do it in a post, so it is easily accessible. I no longer remember where I first heard about mini-goals, but at some point I decided it would be helpful to give myself mini-rewards as well. Most […]