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Mango, Peach, & Spinach Refresher

May 15, 2011

I’ve found my new favorite refreshing beverage and it’s kind of a cross between a smoothie and good, thick juice. I came across the recipe on my friend Emili’s lovely blog, where flowers grow. And while I like and normally use bananas in smoothies, it is nice to use a different base (in this case […]

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ChicoBag Produce Bags Review

May 14, 2011

I decided to purchase this set of 3 reusable ChicoBags (produce bags) a couple of months ago on Amazon and I couldn’t be happier with them so far. They roll up into the cute little sleeves that you see above, but are actually 16″ x 12.5″ each and hold a lot of food! They are […]

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Cleaning TOMS Shoes

May 12, 2011

So if you own a pair of TOMS, you know that they are pretty cool, but also pretty smelly even if you don’t generally have super stinky feet (and especially if you walk in any water). TOMS are meant to be worn without socks and comfortable enough to wear all the time, but can thus […]

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Natural Home Cleaning & Fertility

May 11, 2011

I’m honored to be featured in a guest post today over at Naturally Knocked Up, a great resource for information on increasing the odds of conception through natural living and nourishing foods. You will find lots of recipes, resources, support, and plenty of other information there. The post that I shared today discusses the abundance […]

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Reusable Swiffer Wipes

May 10, 2011

Although I don’t usually like showing off my household dirt, I just had to share how great my reusable swiffer wipe works. I purchased it last year at a local artisan’s market for about $5 and it not only picks up everything on the floor extremely well, but also washes out like new every time. […]

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Salmon & Cream Cheese Spread

May 9, 2011

I’d been meaning to try out the salmon version of this Nourishing Traditions recipe for a while now and I shouldn’t have waited so long because it’s extremely easy and versatile. It would be great with crackers or served as a dip for vegetables. You only need a few ingredients: cream cheese (preferably homemade or […]

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Healthy Pet Treat

May 5, 2011

While I had heard that juicing wheatgrass is very healthy for us, I did not realize that it would be so beneficial for my cat, Spaz, or that he would simply love it so much. I started to realize that he was missing something from his diet when on walks around our backyard (yes, I […]

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Naturally Avoid Jet Lag

May 4, 2011

If you do a lot of travel (particularly on long flights entering different time zones), you’re likely familiar with the effects of jet lag. Luckily, there are a few simple things that you can do to help prevent or minimize it: Schedule your flights to arrive at your final destination in the mid-evening. That way […]

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Not All Essential Oils Are Created Equal

May 3, 2011

Essential oils are a very concentrated liquid extract of plant materials such as fruits, leaves, and roots. They can serve many purposes including aromatherapy, therapeutic uses, and even cleaning. Unfortunately, all essential oils are not created equal so depending on what you will be using them for, it is important to select one that is […]

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Are Animals Smarter than Humans?

May 2, 2011

It seems that as smart as humans are, we can’t figure out a healthy diet to save our lives. Literally. However, you’ve probably noticed that if you go to the zoo, search the web, or look at any sort of animal reference book, you can quickly determine the basic diet of any animal known to […]

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