Category: Healthy Living
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Roasted Veggie and Kale Salad
On a chilly day a few weeks ago, roasted veggies sounded really good to me! When I was buying the veggies, I also spotted a large bag of chopped kale that was reasonably priced, so I thought I’d make a Roasted Veggie and Kale Salad! It’s a great salad to make, not only on those…
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Book Review: The Rooted Life
I received a review copy of this book; all opinions expressed are mine. If you’ve ever wanted to learn more about homesteading and growing your own healthy organic food, this is a great book to learn from! The Rooted Life: Cultivating Health & Wholeness Through Growing Your Own Food (hardcover, Worthy Publishing) is authored by…
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Desert Essence® Bath & Body Products
I received samples of the Desert Essence® natural skin care products shown above and am sharing about them in this post! If you like using personal care products made with all-natural, organic ingredients, the Desert Essence® brand may just be what you’re looking for! Dessert Essence® creates quality products that not only feel great while you use them, but…
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Tropical Breakfast Parfait
Fruit and yogurt parfaits are perfect for a summer breakfast—it’s nice to have something that’s cool, refreshing, and easy to make! I had come up with this Tropical Breakfast Parfait recipe a few years ago and made it a little fancy by serving it in a vintage glass.
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Kitchen Sink Granola
If you like making your own granola, this Kitchen Sink Granola is really handy because there are lots of substitutions you can make, depending on what you happen to have on hand. You definitely need rolled oats and a few other things, but there’s lots of flexibility
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Black Tea Window Cleaner
Who would have thought that black tea could be used as a window cleaner? I think it’s a great idea—so many people drink it, so they have it on hand, and it’s a great eco-friendly alternative to conventional chemical-laden cleaners. I didn’t come up with this idea myself—the tea experts at Choice Organic Teas, makers of…
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Orange Reboot Detox Smoothie
When I heard about the book Whole Body Reboot by Manuel Villacorta, M.S., R.D., the thing that got my attention was the 5-day smoothie detox plan, because I love smoothies. But this book is about much more than smoothies—it’s about Peruvian Superfoods and, as the cover mentions, includes a healthy eating diet plan and recipes to detoxify, energize,…
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Rejuvenating Bath Oil Blend
I know a little about some of the health benefits of essential oils, so I was really interested in reviewing a book called The Complete Aromatherapy and Essential Oils Handbook for Everyday Wellness (Robert Rose, softcover). As the book mentions, essential oils are described as the “life force” or “essence” of plants and aromatherapy is a method of…
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DIY Moisturizing Night Cream for Dry Skin
I told myself when I ran out of my last jar of moisturizing night cream, I would try making my own. I had all the ingredients on hand, so I was ready to try this DIY recipe I had found at The Lady Prefers 2 Save. It’s supposed to be similar to Oil of Olay…
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Health Benefits of Drinking Water
Do you drink enough water every day? That’s something I definitely need to work on! I’ve always heard that drinking lots of water is good for you, but I wasn’t aware of all the benefits. So I decided to do a little research on the internet, and now that I’m a little more familiar with the benefits,…
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7 Anti-Aging Foods
I saw an article at Sharecare.com about seven foods they refer to as “anti-aging powerhouses.” These foods may also help cut your risk of heart disease and cancer when incorporated into a healthy diet. So if you’re interested, here’s a condensed list of the seven foods–you can visit Sharecare.com for more details!
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Why Honeydew Melon is Good for You
I recently posted a recipe for a Blueberry-Honeydew Smoothie and I also came across some info about why honeydew melon is good for you—so I thought it would be a good time to share this! According to Healthy Eating, one cup of cubed honeydew contains these vitamins and essential nutrients: