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A round-up of my MUST HAVE kitchen gadgets, appliances, and tools that I use on a daily basis to cook healthy meals. My kitchen ESSENTIALS that allow me to prepare fresh, nutritious food daily…easily and efficiently. About a half a year ago, I finally bit the bullet and signed up for Amazon Prime. I took […]
Active living versus scheduled, routine exercise…which is optimal for longterm health and happiness? A discussion on whether you should strive for movement throughout the day or just stick with a scheduled workout. Most Americans (and westernized cultures, in general) are sedentary. We work desk jobs. We have long commutes. We take the elevators and escalators […]
My go-to strategies for reducing stress in your life that you may have never considered before! Unique tips for staying cool and calm no matter what is happening day to day. This post is sponsored by Vital Scout in partnership with BlogMeetsBrand. All opinions are my own. Stress is a fact of life. Just like […]
A discussion on why juice cleanses and other types of detoxes are a waste of money and don’t really help your body or make you healthier in the long run. Insights into how the detox industry tricks consumers into thinking they need their products and why you shouldn’t fall for their false marketing. Juice fasts. […]
A simple guide to making healthy swaps in your everyday diet that can help you lower the amount of sugar you eat. All natural and lower sugar containing foods are great, healthier choices to their traditional sugar filled alternatives. I was reading a magazine recently and saw and Ad that exclaimed “SWEET SWAPS!”. I thought […]
A handy guide featuring the crucial nutrient combination that is needed in every lunchbox to make you and your child’s midday meal satisfying and nourishing. Plus some simple, yet delicious, food combinations that you can use during the school year (and for work!) to keep fueled during long, busy days. Packing a healthy lunch for […]
Two worthwhile day trips for you to take with your family in the Western New York area. Get up, get outside, and explore your own backyard! A few years back I started a series on the blog called Explore Your Own Backyard. In each post, I shared a fun way excursion in and around the […]